FUN CRACKED CORN DISPENSER

[miiichaelnielsen]

I've had the idea to do this for a while (I've seen Zoos do this with koi, camel or goat food for visitors.) so when I came across this antique gumball dispenser at a garage sale last weekend for $10 I just about squirted in my pants!

This thing is all metal and glass so it's perfect for leaving outside by the coop. It's fully functional, and takes pennies! My 4 and 5 year old boys love using it and you better believe the hens come a runnin' when they see them coming towards the coop because they know they are getting a little treat.

Hope your flock is a happy one. Keep 'em safe this winter y'all!

 

[aart]

That's a very cool dispenser......but keep the treats to a minimum for optimal health.

 

[miiichaelnielsen]

Agree. I've got a dozen hens and this thing only spits out about a tablespoon at a time. The boys use it once or twice a day. So I believe I'm way under the allotted amount for optimal health, but good looks!

 

[Meg-in-MT]

What a great idea and a fun/ctional decoration!

 

[aroostercalledBrownie]

Woah! This is such an awesome idea! I absolutely need to try this for the new coop! (my girlies are moving to a new coop for the winter)

 

[RainbowHen]

How cute!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Super cute and $10 is a great deal! Plus since it does take coins, it's an easy way to make sure the kids don't just go hogwild on treats, since they can't just crank it over and over to dispense more.