Scrap Catcher

[hensandchickscolorado]

Has anyone tried this? It looks awesome and I'm sick of raking up leftover watermelon rinds and other tidbits my chicks won't eat.

Is it worth the money, or has any made a similar homemade version?

http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/Feed-and-Water-Supplies/ScrapCatcher-p981.aspx

Thanks!

 

[Saltcreek]

I'd save my mony for $37.00. Whether you clean it off the ground or clean it out of the catcher, you're still going to have to clean it up. We cut the watermelon off the rinds, core the apples etc. Saves cleanup later. We just dump the slop in a shallow plastic tub used to mix morter for bricks, very cheap.

 

[sparklechicken]

I really want one, but I won't spend 40 on it! It looks like a metal magazine rack...maybe I could improvise a cheap one and wrap metal coat hangers around the gaps or something! I too am tired of cleaning up sticky dirty produce that the chickens won't touch. But I think with a little creativity I can make something similar.

 

[Chemguy]

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I think that there might be a product called a chart holder, like those that doctors' offices use outside of examination rooms, that could work like the scrap catcher. But, since only office supply stores are likely to sell these, I imagine that they are still overpriced for what they are. Yes, I am cheap!

 

[AZBootsie]

My Chickens are messy eaters. I am pretty sure they would pull scraps out and scatter it around the coop anyway.

 

[serendipity22]

Love Love Love this idea! And it looks so easy to clean. Can't wait to get mine! Since its all aluminum, it won't rust away and can be disinfected!! Love it!

 

[ChezPoulez]

I bought one and am quite happy with it. It's particularly nice for kale and other greens.