Thanks for all those great responses. The sparrows and doves are still wreaking havoc as we speak so I better do something quick. Thanks for the tip gryeyes, I will check e-bay for that may be a more economical option. As for the chicken hitting her head on the lid, I've watched several videos...
The only one I could find was from Grandpas. Looked high and low for more choices but no luck. I was thinking of getting the standard size for my 12 Hens and 1 Roo. They never seem to eat at the same time anyways.
I am on the verge of purchasing a galvanized treadle feeder. The main reason being the huge amounts of feed eaten by the wild birds in the yard, mainly sparrows. Does anyone else out there use it and is it worth the rather steep price? I have neither the time or the skill to build my own from...