Does anyone have experience with a rabbit-type feeder?

[rmrm]

Has anyone used this one (http://www.miller-mfg.com/page/1/Product-Detail.jsp?groupId=810&prodId=70214) - wondering if the chickens can open the door (it has a magnet to hold it shut and is designed for dogs). I have one of the rabbit-style described above and lots of the feed ends up all over the ground.

 

[silkiechicken]

I put a hopper type feeder like those high up to reduce feed waste. So high they have to stretch to eat. Keeps most pellets in the feeder.

 

[WillsC]

Quote:Originally Posted by TN_BIRD

I have been eveyballing similar feeders. Seems they'd work nicely.

I use 3 feeders just like that. They hang outside the coop so feeding is easy. The chickens did fling food at first but I covered the opening in 1/4" hardware cloth and cut two slits in the mesh the entire width of the feeder opening and about 3/4" wide and now it is perfect and they do not fling out a single piece of food.

 

[lilchick]

I use the rabbit feeders for my serama. The breeder cages are 24 in. by 36 in. kennel pens. I hang the feeders just high enough for the serama to reach in and eat but not waste it. They do not perch or climb on it. They are super easy to clean and refill.

Remember to get the solid bottom metal feeders, not the ones with screen in them!