So tired of the wasted feed...any ideas>?

[MIKE555444]

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Hey Bob.... Those nest boxes were left from several years ago when I owned a different flock. I thought it was a good idea to but the chickens didn't like it much LOL

They used an old milkcrate and alomost never layed in these. I understand that some people have good luck with them but I plan to build something with outside access and tear those out to make more floor space.

 

[pixie74943]

PVC Pipe feeder.

Mine works fantastically, they havent spilt a single pellet (and no, not exagerrating.)

The trick is that when you cut the holes in them, you dont cut too low. I cut off about the top 1/3 of a 4" pipe, and that was only 2/3 of the way down the pipe, so A they have to reach in to get the feed and B it doesnt pile up very high anyway.

I've seen the stick their heads up the pipe and peck at it when it gets blocked, and viola' they have fresh food

If you search PVC pipe feeder through the forums, you'll find a thread with plenty of pics.

 

[elmo]

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Milk? Hmm. Chickens, like all birds, really can't digest the lactose in milk. A little bit probably won't affect them, but if you notice your birds get the runs, it will be because the milk is going straight through their digestive systems.

 

[Gtown Farmer]

I got a hanging feeder and there is very little waste. They can't roost on it and the kicked up bedding doesn't get into it.

 

[b.hromada]

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Thats does work too Carol, they seem to like it even better than when its dry. I have one of those veined feeders, and they still scratch it out all over the place. Can't be wasting feed, cost money, you know.

 

[flopshot]

i have zero waste with this one:

 

[HennysMom]

I feed pellets as well... and hardly any waste at all. The feeder used to be a big deep enamel bowl (old fashioned kind) but now we have a PVC feeder, the height of their backs (or just below actually). No waste

Also - if you decide to wet their food, be careful that you only put enough out that they can eat within 20 minutes and dont leave it out all day wet. It can mold in the summer heat and that can make them sick.

You dont mention how old your chickens are...so I'm going to assume they're a few months old at least

 

[kathyinmo]

A friend of mine told me that she uses a piece of guttering. Her DH hooked it on some "S" hooks and attached it to the side of the coop. She said you can buy end pieces to cap the end of the guttering, so the ends are closed up. I have not seen it, but it sounded like something I would like to try. Move it up higher, they older (bigger) they are. Could use it inside or outside, attached to wall or coop side.