Best place to buy feeders/waterers online?

[K7 Menagerie]

Anyone know the best (least expensive) place to buy galvanized feeders & waterers online? I can't get out to the store right now due to a back injury that keeps me from driving. But my little chicks aren't quite so little anymore and I need to get a bigger feeder and waterer. Thanks!

 

[RayP]

You might try to make one, there are lots of ideas on this board, I would hate to see you pay good money for a waterer or feeder when a 5 gallon bucket works so well.

 

[precipice]

I bought my feeder at Stromberg's, which I thought had the best selection:

http://www.strombergschickens.com/products/feeders_trough.php

I bought the "Covered Feeder" (Order #FE16CF). They have waterers, too, though I just bought a waterer locally. Looks like this might be a good place to check for waterers:

http://www.gundogsupply.com/autdogwat.html

Here's a picture of my setup:

(Note that I had to drill through the back of that feeder to mount it -- it didn't come with any mounting hardware at all. But, it's a good size for the coop.)

Hope this helps.

 

[RayP]

If you are handy you can make a feeder like that with wood and a waterer from a toilet valve. A lot cheaper and more durable.

 

[S0rcy]

I too bought the Strombergs feeders and I like them.

 

[Davaroo]

I buy lots of stuff from ebay. I try to cut costs everywhere and enjoy the challenge of being successful with cheap chickens. Ive gotten $20 incubators, $8 bell waterers and I just got a chick waterer for $0.99! Used equipment is as good as new and I especially like using the vintage stuff.
You gotta comparison shop, though, as shipping can add up fast.

I also like to make fixtures like feeders. Check the Learning Center here at BYC for all sorts of goodies you can make for little or no money.

 

[SueNH]

http://www.cutlersupply.com/

Lot cheaper than strombergs