Question about bantam weight on treadle feeders…

[Bantam bell Wood]

Question about bantam weight on treadle feeders and others that have similar mechanisms…

Do they work for these small birds?

 

[thecatumbrella]

You can add a weight to the pedal to make up the difference. Some models might also have adjustable tension. Word of warning though: once in a while, I see treadle feeder injuries, particularly with models that close overhead. I imagine this risk goes up a bit more with bantams.

 

[Bantam bell Wood]

You can add a weight to the pedal to make up the difference. Some models might also have adjustable tension. Word of warning though: once in a while, I see treadle feeder injuries, particularly with models that close overhead. I imagine this risk goes up a bit more with bantams.

Thanks for the information and advice. I’ve read about automatic feeders, like “Chicken Run” feeders. I think I’ll just try that first. Considering my flock is a small one in number. It’s likely I have five pullets, all Bantams, I can’t afford to lose one.

Thank you, again!

 

[thecatumbrella]

Thanks for the information and advice. I’ve read about automatic feeders, like “Chicken Run” feeders. I think I’ll just try that first. Considering my flock is a small one in number. It’s likely I have five pullets, all Bantams, I can’t afford to lose one.

Thank you, again!

What problem(s) are you trying to solve with the treadle? Rodents? Food waste?