Thank you! You too! The many adventures of chicken keeping
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Thank you! You too! The many adventures of chicken keeping
Hmm, had a blank reply somehow, had to edit it.I ended up buying 1 of each the RentACoop and Grandpas! They are both assembled and in 'training' set-up. I'll probably train them on Grandpas because the 1 step of training mode has the step fully locked down and lid locked open. RentACoop has some movement which I think will make the 1st step of training more difficult.
Haven't put it out there yet only because in training mode it's locked open and I'm still dealing with rats. And I don't want to lug it in and out. They are both heavy!
I looked at Ratproof Feeder too but couldn't find as many reviews on it. And the treadle is just a step and further away from feed. Was concerned that it would be too difficult and far of a reach for my younger birds.
RojoMarz, did we have the french cleat to hang the feeder when your bought? If not, message me and I will send you one no charge. You can just pick the feeder up and it is still solidly connected to the wall or post while in use. That feature came about from a review done by Howard E. who mentioned it would be an improvement. It cut shipping weight which doesn't help on price because bulky shipments are dimensional weight but it cut down on the mass and the less mass the safer the shipment as it is traveling.I take my Ratproof Feeder in each night (due to bears, not rat... originally purchased because of chipmunks getting into the feed.) Yes it can be heavy and awkward. I don't fill mine full of feed. I only fill it about 1/3 full and that helps keep the weight down.
Morning @Al Gerhart . Our feeder didn't come with a french cleat, but Hubby did add a wood one. Not sure if it was done off your or Howard's mentioning. He put a 2x4 on the back secured via the middle holes and then made the cleat from a 2x4. He also made a base for the feeder to sit on and attach to.RojoMarz, did we have the french cleat to hang the feeder when your bought? If not, message me and I will send you one no charge. You can just pick the feeder up and it is still solidly connected to the wall or post while in use. That feature came about from a review done by Howard E. who mentioned it would be an improvement. It cut shipping weight which doesn't help on price because bulky shipments are dimensional weight but it cut down on the mass and the less mass the safer the shipment as it is traveling.
I have two Grandpa's Feeders the #40 versions and I am very pleased with them. My issue was with sparrows eating the feed. I also elevate the feeders on platforms, it seems to help when it rains. I am feeding ~20 birds.Last week I discovered rats coming out during the day and eating my chicken feed in the run while they are in there!
I've got an exterminator coming Thursday.
Now I need a treadle feeder for my 6 girls. I've been looking at the Grandpas feeder and the RentACoop feeder. Anyone look into these and can recommend one over the other?