treadle chicken feeder

koogie · Feb 4, 2009

Does anyone have any plans on how to make a treadle feeder for the chooks please. I am in New Zealand and the few I have seen here are quite expensive so would like hubby to have a go at making some...Thanks koogie

Buster · Feb 5, 2009

I'm not sure what that is, but

I'm glad you found us!

Dandelion007 · Feb 6, 2009

Bear Foot Farm · Feb 6, 2009

http://www.ascott-dairy.co.uk/acatalog/Standard-Treadle-Feeder-PY355.html

I don't know how to build one , but this is what they are

congohelium · Feb 6, 2009

They are rodent proof feeders. The weight of the chicken opens the feed tray, and closes when the chicken steps off. Actually looks like a cool idea. I wonder how hard it is to train the chickens?

silkiechicken · Feb 6, 2009

There aren't plans in the link, but there is a close up of the side to show how it works. It's a wood one though so maybe you could adapt it to metal.
From the learning center:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/LC-feeders.html

enggass · Jun 6, 2010

Looks like a fun project.

http://www.woodworkingcorner.com/feeder.php

blk90s13 · Jun 6, 2010

That is great

Chik-n-legs · Jun 8, 2010

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Yep, that's the one my son is going to build for me, it looks brilliant. I would have liked a metal one that is available to purchase but they are just too expensive for moi.

goldeneggtees · Sep 15, 2010

I have a few questions about these feeders.

1. how are they working out for everyone?

2. has anyone made a waterproof version?

3. do the chickens ever get clocked in the head by the pop board?

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