Feeder/Waterer Suggestions

[nola_chickens]

Right now I just use clay bowl-like things to feed and water my 2 chickens. However, they are very fond of stepping inside the bowl of feed and kicking the food about. Do you have any suggestions for small-scale feeders and waterers?

 

[ChicksterJo]

You could put the waterer/feeder on concrete blocks or bricks so that they are off the ground. That would help avoid some dirtying of the water/feed. There are other ideas for making your own feeder/waterers (such as waterers using chicken nipples) on BYC, but I haven't made my own. Just do a little search and I am sure you will find a lot of DIY ideas.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

This is what I do- a fortex black rubber tub under a 12 lb galvanized feeder (not even hung these days, just resting inside the dish). It almost eliminates waste for me. Both from my feed store but I have seen them on amazon.

 

[fried green eggs]

I bought the water nipples cheap and free shipping just do a ebay search. Love them and they even have small hanging feeders too. coopsnmore or coopsandmore? shipped fast.

 

[colebarnhart]

Quote:
Sure do, lol, Read these posting!!!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=510644


Here is the link to the rabbit waterers that work great for chickens of all sizes.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/pet-ca...e-rig-house-trade-water-bottle-32-oz--2179554

 

[kcfuerst]

If you raise your food and water high enough so they can't scratch, it won't get dirty and the food will be either in their tummies or in the feeder.