Chick Feeding Tray for Adults?

[ABaker787]

Can you use one of the long chick feeder trays to feed adult chickens adequately? Just wondering if I need to upgrade my feeder (and when would that be, if so?)
I have bantams if that makes any difference.

 

[Gallinarium]

Can you use one of the long chick feeder trays to feed adult chickens adequately? Just wondering if I need to upgrade my feeder (and when would that be, if so?)
I have bantams if that makes any difference.

Depending on how small the chickens are, and how big and sturdy the feeder is, you can sometimes use a chick feeder. Just use common sense in this case. If they can't reach the food easily, get a smaller one, though this will probably not be a problem with a chick feeder. If they tip it, move it around a lot, and it's definitely shorter than their backs, get a larger feeder.
Even if it's technically the right size, it still depends on how much you're willing to dote on them. If it needs to be filled two or three times daily, and you're okay with that, fine. If it does and you're not, opt for a larger feeder.
You can use the exact same criteria when deciding when it needs to be upgraded as they and their diets grow.
Hope this was helpful.

 

[ABaker787]

Depending on how small the chickens are, and how big and sturdy the feeder is, you can sometimes use a chick feeder. Just use common sense in this case. If they can't reach the food easily, get a smaller one, though this will probably not be a problem with a chick feeder. If they tip it, move it around a lot, and it's definitely shorter than their backs, get a larger feeder.
Even if it's technically the right size, it still depends on how much you're willing to dote on them. If it needs to be filled two or three times daily, and you're okay with that, fine. If it does and you're not, opt for a larger feeder.
You can use the exact same criteria when deciding when it needs to be upgraded as they and their diets grow.
Hope this was helpful.

Understood! Thanks for the insight!

 

[Al Gerhart]

Get a treadle feeder before your feed brings in the rats and wild birds. Easier to prevent them than to get rid of them. Long term you are going to pay for a feeder or pay every month in higher feed bills. And in this crisis, will you regret not saving feed if the supply chain slows down and feed isn't available?