Best feeders for feathered pigs (aka Runner Ducks)?

[BornToQuack]

Hi all,
Our three female Runner Ducks are now 7 weeks old and beyond messy with their food. We're currently using a plastic baby chick feeder (the kind with small holes at the base), and they manage to get food EVERYWHERE!

Today my husband and I saw the pictured baby pig feeder next to the poultry feed. Has anyone used a feeder like this for ducks? Does it help contain the mess?

Any other feeders you'd recommend instead?

 

[TSOWOATNKC]

I love our reel top trough feeder.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I use a no-waste feeder.

 

[chickens really]

I use rubber livestock bowls.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I have 3 of these they really do work good.

 

[happy duck]

I just want to say...I love the name of this thread!!! It goes 2 ways..1. you should buy that pig feeder it will work great! 2. ducks are like pigs...they make such a mess. I use a metal dish. The one thing about that is that it will rust and so keeping an eye on the rust can be a hassle. Also it does NOT prevent food going every where!!!! I would stick to the pig feeder...it will work great!

 

[BornToQuack]

I just want to say...I love the name of this thread!!! It goes 2 ways..1. you should buy that pig feeder it will work great! 2. ducks are like pigs...they make such a mess.

Glad the thread name gave you a smile! We alternately call our girls "feathered pigs" and "whistle pigs" not just because of how messy they are, but also because of the hilarious grunting, squealing, and whistling sounds they make when in a feeding frenzy (e.g. when I give them special treats like bananas, blueberries, or raspberries).

 

[Miss Lydia]

My Runners and Buffs are slobs no better way can I put it. LOL My Muscovy's look like they have table manners compared to the R/B

 

[Dandy's mom]

I use one of these. Keeps the woodchipper mouth at bay and it's easy to clean. I hope this link is clickable.

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petco...sMyTlaKtlinea5jJszhoCNk4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds