Plastic vs Metal?

[leight54]

I can't decide if I should get a plastic feeder and waterer, or metal. I only need smallish ones, since I only have 2 hens (Chicken math is not a danger, these are "secret" chickens, and I don't want to press my luck!

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What are some pros and cons of each? I think I'll be hanging them in the run, under that coop, at least for the summer.

 

[BellevueOmlet]

I like plastic better so that it does not rust and there are never sharp edges to chance a chicken getting cut

 

[the-bird-man]

i have a metal waterer that i love, its a 3 gallon and i have not had any problems. my feeder is a home made bucket feeder that is okay but if i found a cheap metal one i would most likely buy it.

 

[Yay Chicks!]

One of the draw backs to a metal waterer is that you can't add Apple Cider Vinegar to them...that is if you want to...