Question about bantam weight on treadle feeders…

[Al Gerhart]

Few people keep only bantams so advice should be tailored to a general audience. And the general consensus is that bantams aren't going to be flying three feet or more off the ground......so much helpful but useless info gets posted, why add to it? Better to qualify advice when one posts it, in my opinion at least, thus the capital IF in my reply.

 

[NatJ]

Few people keep only bantams so advice should be tailored to a general audience.

I was trying to tailor my advice to the specific question asked in this thread, which was about a bantam-only flock. There are plenty of other threads with general advice for general audiences.

And the general consensus is that bantams aren't going to be flying three feet or more off the ground

Why not? I've had several breeds of bantams that could easily fly 10+ feet off the ground and 30+ feet horizontal distance.

......so much helpful but useless info gets posted, why add to it? Better to qualify advice when one posts it, in my opinion at least, thus the capital IF in my reply.

Huh? I did qualify my advice. I specifically suggested that my idea might work for BANTAMS that can FLY (although I didn't use caps to yell the first time.)

Go re-read my post if you don't remember:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...treadle-feeders….1675042/page-2#post-28793675

 

[GardenDmpls]

When I was a teacher who also taught night school, I got a Pullet-Shut door. It ha a light sensor so you don't have to worry about resetting it as the sunrise/sunset time changes throughout the year. It runs on a battery and I got it it with a solar panel in 2014 and it's still working. It has a feature where it shuts for 30 seconds and then opens again for the stragglers before closing for the night. On the few times a chicken didn't go in on time, it was funny to see them look up and get this shocked look, like "where did everybody go?" Then as soon as the door reopened it would race inside for the night..

 

[Bantam bell Wood]

To keep rats out you would need at least three feet of distance from walls and the ground or anything they could climb up to to jump from. The roamwild feeder is horrible. See if they still have it on Amazon, it used to have horrible reviews. Plastic, so the rats just chewed in their own door, slid sticking, a host of problem and it is as expensive as a proper treadle feeder. Plus made in China....

Just looked up the BEC Wise cage feeder, no way that thing is rodent proof and most likely made in China. And half the cost of a real treadle feeder. Money thrown in the trash in my opinion.

I haven’t purchased anything yet. The birds are almost 8 weeks old, so moving toward best longterm solution. I very much appreciate your input. Thank you!

Can you tell me where I can see that $36 dollar guillotine feeder you mentioned? I have been able to find info on guillotine feeders, but not exactly smaller models.

I’m also heading to my blue seal feed store this week to talk to them. They’ve pointed me in the right direction over and over. They “sold”me grower pellet in stead of the crumble (I mean that’s what they gave me when I asked for crumble and said, “this is what you want”) as soon as my chicks were 4 weeks old. After reading other posts, I’m grateful because I haven’t had the problems with my feed getting mushy from humidity.

 

[Bantam bell Wood]

I was trying to tailor my advice to the specific question asked in this thread, which was about a bantam-only flock. There are plenty of other threads with general advice for general audiences.


Why not? I've had several breeds of bantams that could easily fly 10+ feet off the ground and 30+ feet horizontal distance.


Huh? I did qualify my advice. I specifically suggested that my idea might work for BANTAMS that can FLY (although I didn't use caps to yell the first time.)

Go re-read my post if you don't remember:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/question-about-bantam-weight-on-treadle-feeders….1675042/page-2#post-28793675

I will keep specifically a bantam flock. I have a half acre about 10 miles outside of the major city in Maine. We are a mostly rural state (thank goodness). I’m doing my best to create a micro farm on my little plot here. Even though Maine adopted a bill to allow Mainers to grow their own food, I am finding there are limitations. I plan to add more Plymouth Rock Bantams and possibly Brahma Bantams next spring because I’ve read they’re great layers.

I like bantams because:
I’m single, so don’t need more than a dozen or so for myself a week-
Bantams need a little less space and eat a little feed
And they are cute

Any specific Bantam information is appreciated. Thank you!

 

[Bantam bell Wood]

When I was a teacher who also taught night school, I got a Pullet-Shut door. It ha a light sensor so you don't have to worry about resetting it as the sunrise/sunset time changes throughout the year. It runs on a battery and I got it it with a solar panel in 2014 and it's still working. It has a feature where it shuts for 30 seconds and then opens again for the stragglers before closing for the night. On the few times a chicken didn't go in on time, it was funny to see them look up and get this shocked look, like "where did everybody go?" Then as soon as the door reopened it would race inside for the night..

Oooooh! I like that idea! I’m going to look for information about it. I LOVE the idea of a door that follows the light. I bet my little flick will too.
Thank you!

 

[Bantam bell Wood]

Look at my signature line, MA2017 model. Not usually recommended for full size hens but for bantams, just keep it one third full.

Thanks!!

 

[Bantam bell Wood]

Look at my signature line, MA2017 model. Not usually recommended for full size hens but for bantams, just keep it one third full.

I can’t seem to get to link from there. I tried the rat proof tag and it gave me an ooops, something went wrong. I’ll see what I can find looking for the model number. Thanks for that!

 

[Bantam bell Wood]

Oooooh! I like that idea! I’m going to look for information about it. I LOVE the idea of a door that follows the light. I bet my little flick will too.
Thank you!

Found it.