Plastic Flip Top Poultry Feeder

I've used many of these type feeders. They do the job they're meant for.

I started out using this to feed 20 chicks. Soon I realized it was not big enough, so I got a second, smaller feeder.

I have two of these feeders, they are definitely not for full grown hens, these are for chicks younger than 8 weeks. While they are easy to fill up, the peaked top makes it somewhat hard to fill it all the way up without it spilling, so it gets empty fast. The chicks roost on it alot and it ends up very poopy, and the top is forever flipping off.

So, this is the cheapest feeder to get at our feed store. So for some reason I keep buying them. Lol. That said, I can't stand them for grown hens! They don't work. They get kicked open within 30 seconds of being placed down on the ground, which is frustrating because it takes me 3 minutes to open the darn thing and fill it! Lol. If it doesn't get kicked open it gets filled with straw, bedding, muck, and whatever else is laying around. When I do use these I elevate them on bricks to minimize this. I've also tried using wire to keep it closed so they can't make a mess, but that just makes them get mad and flip it completely upside down. Save your money and use a random plastic container you have lying around. Lol. Works good for little ones, because they are too small to battle with it. Once the bird is bigger than the feeder the feeder does not work. : )

If you're looking for a roost for your peeps, look no further! But as a feeder it really isn't very good, even though it is made out of tough materials. It gets filled instantly with kicked shavings and poop from perching birds, preventing the chicks from getting to the feed. The food at the bottom does not get eaten because you fill it from the top, after scraping out dirty litter. I tried propping it up on boards, but it still was perched on and got filled to overflowing with litter. The lid is hard to pop off without spilling feed. Overall I would definitely not recommend this feeder.

I have to be honest, I don't like this feeder. Mainly b/c the chicks like to stand on it and then they poo in it a whole bunch. It's also very small capacity so we have to refill it a lot. Probably okay for a few chicks, but I prefer something bigger that the chicks can't stand on as easily.

Annoying always full of wood chips and droppings

This feeder works very well for young chicks. They have plenty of room to spread out and eat. They do tend to try and roost on top of it though, which could potentially lead to droppings in the food. Unless you can find some way to elevate it, they also tend to kick woodchips in it.

This is my favorite chick feeder, as they only knock it over if it's empty. The chicks have plenti of room, and it's easy to clean.