What kind of chicken feeder?

[jumpstart]

I was wondering what kind of chicken feeder everyone used, the price, how efficient, how much feed it holds, etc.
What kind/brand feeder would you recommend for a flock of 15 chickens?
Thanks!

 

[LarryPQ]

I use a home depot 5-gallon bucket, with holes in the bottom-side, in a flower pot base.

Two 5-gallon buckets hold 50# of feed.

 

[AlienChick]

Wow.

Does it really hold that much??!

Good to know!

 

[Nicole01]

We just added a removable lid with 3 inch holes on the top of the inside tray. I don't have a picture of it yet. We used the wood we had and the design is from another BYC member and purchased the latches/hinges. It holds more then 50lbs of feed and zero waste! I absolutely love it!

 

[Auscal]

There are so many opinions on the "best" feeder, and many members here are creative with make your own models. it will be interesting to see the variety in your responses.

That said, I have this feeder, and I love it. Cost $20 at the local feedstore. It is sturdy, and should last a long time. I also like that it is portable and can be moved around. The capacity is 12lb, which is good for me - I know they also carry a higher capacity model.

http://www.miller-mfg.com/page/1/Product-Detail.jsp?groupId=626&prodId=63174