Wasted Feed

[azygous]

Here is the catcher on the feeder. I like to use a stiff material so it retains shape. I suspect heavy denim would work fine, the sort they use for patio furniture and hammocks. I don't think my little Singer sewing machine could stitch through denim, though. It had no problem with the naugahyde. When it gets dirty, I just hose it off. It holds up real well to chicken feet and beaks. It gets heavy use.

Yes, I like to invent stuff. Since there is hardly any more research and development in large manufacturing companies, I've had to invent stuff I discover I have a need for. This idea could make me a bundle, I realize, but it stands little chance of ever being marketed due to today's corporate business model. Feel free to use it. It's free.

 

[azygous]

 

[Kscott45]

Thank you so much for sharing your invention, I am sure many of us are great full.

 

[cary 1973]

ok i have to ask the chicken with a sweater on is it do to her beign fashinable or did she lose her feathers

 

[azygous]

She has a feather loss problem.

And she's fashion conscious.

 

[RonC]

You gave me a brainstorm. I have one of the small chick feeders similar to the one on your picture. I attached an old Frisbee to the base of it. Seems to catch most of the spillage.

 

[Chickann]

Here is the catcher on the feeder. I like to use a stiff material so it retains shape. I suspect heavy denim would work fine, the sort they use for patio furniture and hammocks. I don't think my little Singer sewing machine could stitch through denim, though. It had no problem with the naugahyde. When it gets dirty, I just hose it off. It holds up real well to chicken feet and beaks. It gets heavy use.

Yes, I like to invent stuff. Since there is hardly any more research and development in large manufacturing companies, I've had to invent stuff I discover I have a need for. This idea could make me a bundle, I realize, but it stands little chance of ever being marketed due to today's corporate business model. Feel free to use it. It's free.

This. Is just brilliant.

 

[Beekissed]

If you are currently using a trough style feeder, you can place a strip of welded or woven wire fencing over the top to prevent flicking and scratching....since I did that, no feed waste at all. I also placed my trough up on blocks to make it higher.

 

[ROCKIN R FARM]

that is fantastic idea. i am going to see if i have any duck cloth or indoor/ outdoor material left over from when we made cushions for the outdoor patio chairs.
If not Joanns will have what I need. Be making these for the big chickens too.
deana

 

[Leahs Mom]

Beekissed - I wonder if that would work for the feeder like azy has....I have one similar...wonder if I could rig some wire on it?

Azy - thanks for the photos!

RonC - frisbee! Good idea