Official BYC Poll: Which type of feeder do you use: gravity, treadle, or automatic?

Which type of feeder do you use: gravity, treadle, or automatic?

  • Gravity feeder – simple and reliable!

    Votes: 56 43.4%
  • Treadle feeder – keeps pests away!

    Votes: 13 10.1%
  • Automatic feeder – set it and forget it!

    Votes: 1 0.8%
  • DIY homemade feeder – custom-made for my flock!

    Votes: 23 17.8%
  • Hanging feeder – saves space and keeps feed cleaner!

    Votes: 43 33.3%
  • Open dish or tray – my chickens prefer the old-school way!

    Votes: 28 21.7%
  • Multiple feeder types – I use a mix depending on the situation!

    Votes: 17 13.2%
  • No feeder – I scatter feed directly on the ground!

    Votes: 14 10.9%
  • I’m still experimenting with different feeder types!

    Votes: 7 5.4%
  • Other – let us know in the comments!

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    129
I use gravity fed feeders that are either elevated on a bucket or hanging.

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Made this one yesterday,,,have yet to use it as no chickens yet. I may need to raise it up a bit so the mice can't walk in. Hopefully I won't have to deal with mice, but I doubt it.
 

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