hanging feeders and waterers

[tri-5-ron]

I've seen so many recomendations for hanging the feeders and/or waterers off the ground, on a chain or rope etc.
The reason always seems to keep the chickens from pooping in it.
OK, I understand that.

what I dont understand is,
Why is hanging it from the ceiling better than placing it up on a pedestal, stand, blocks, etc. ???

it would still be off the ground, and out of pooping range, so why is it that everyone recommends "Hanging", as opposed to just "Off the Ground level" ???

 

[Backyard_Chicken_rancher]

1. so that they can't get into a fight and knock them over and spill food/water everywhere.
2. so they can't roost or poop in/on the food/water container.
I hope this helps you out in understanding why.

Good luck to you

 

[chickerdoodle]

Hanging them assures they remain level--even if hit by a chicken--and therefore fill properly. This is especially helpful for waters.

 

[Tala]

I set mine up on a cinder block, but they knocked it over twice. Now it hangs on a chain from the ceiling rafter.

My water buckets are on the ground, but attached to the wall so that they can't tip either.

 

[A.T. Hagan]

All of the above and in the case of tractors it means I don't have to take them out before I can move the thing.

.....Alan.

 

[Bat Cave Silkies]

Also, if they're hanging, less chance vermin will get into the feed. If its sitting on something, the mice will just climb on up...

 

[sgtmom52]

I have some hanging on the outside and on blocks inside the coop. The ones outside stay a lot cleaner ~ the ones inside get wood chips in them even though they are raised.