Anxious about soon-to-be egglayers

[3KillerBs]

Try a traditional metal feeder with the rolled lip: https://www.backyardchickens.com/posts/24182039

 

[Ozarkoak]

These are the feeders we use. https://www.hogslat.com/farmstead-flex-chicken-feeder-combo really like them. Everyone's needs are different though.

 

[SelfSufficientMe]

These are the feeders we use. https://www.hogslat.com/farmstead-flex-chicken-feeder-combo really like them. Everyone's needs are different though.

Thanks. I’ve done a little research and so far I like these best. Do they really keep the rain out? We get a lot of afternoon thunderstorms this time of year in central Florida.

 

[Ozarkoak]

Thanks. I’ve done a little research and so far I like these best. Do they really keep the rain out? We get a lot of afternoon thunderstorms this time of year in central Florida.

Yes they keep the rain out. Im sure there is a situation that rain could blow sideways in to the feeder but it has not happen as of yet and we get some decent storms around here too.

 

[MeeMaw814]

That’s a definite. I see squirrels often. And crows. Never thought they ate enough to make such a difference but apparently so. Ty. Going to have to proof the feed somehow.

I have found that if I put out less feed at a time, the girls eat it up pretty quick and don't leave enough to make it worth it for the chippies....

 

[SelfSufficientMe]

These are the feeders we use. https://www.hogslat.com/farmstead-flex-chicken-feeder-combo really like them. Everyone's needs are different though.

I just want to tell you thank you so much for referring the hogslat feeders. They’ve been awesome!

 

[Ozarkoak]

I just want to tell you thank you so much for referring the hogslat feeders. They’ve been awesome!

Glad they are working for you. Every few days I will pour the dust they create out into a separate bucket if its preventing it from feeding properly then just dump it back on the top of the new food. Virtually zero waste.

 

[3KillerBs]

Glad they are working for you. Every few days I will pour the dust they create out into a separate bucket if its preventing it from feeding properly then just dump it back on the top of the new food. Virtually zero waste.

I use the fine dust from the bottoms of the feeder pans to make wet mash. The birds think they're getting a treat.