Reusing old pigeon feeder for new chicks

[Waterwitch232]

Hey All!
I am getting chicks in the mail this week and instead of going and buying a feeder I acquired a used one. It was used for pigeons, which I know can carry some nasty diseases. I cleaned them with soap and water and boiled them as well. Will they be alright to use for my baby chickens coming? I don’t want to introduce them to some nasties by accident.
Thanks!

 

[TheYLWFlock]

Umm boiling would probably kill all of the germs, so it should be fine, but to be on the safe side you could always make a super easy homemade one out of a yogurt container and shallow Tupperware container. Just cut a few 1”x0.5” hole/slits along the bottom, put it in the Tupperware and fill it with feed. Like this:

 

[Waterwitch232]

Thank you. That looks easy enough to do and I’m sure I have a container without a matching lid somewhere!

 

[TheYLWFlock]

No problem! Yeah it’s really easy and saves the hassle of going out to buy one or worrying about any nasties infecting the little chickies! Good luck and enjoy chicken-keeping!