Where feeder should be - pros and cons

[Devorah]

That's what we use. My neighbor has lost many chickens to raccoons, so we weren't taking any chances with the doors

So you use several hasps and locks on the run door?

 

[RubelliteRose]

So you use several hasps and locks on the run door?

No, just one on each door.

 

[Devorah]

No, just one on each door.View attachment 3068908

That’s a beautiful coop!

I am probably going to put at least two

 

[MACCanadianCoop]

Raccoons make nifty hats. Just saying

 

[Devorah]

Raccoons make nifty hats. Just saying

Ha. I’m going to stick with the lock and a cotton baseball cap.

 

[MSWingate]

I've never had a problem with it. They are also hanging feeders so the mice can't really climb up or down into them.

SilverBirds, what kind of hanging feeder do you have? picture?

 

[SilverBirds]

SilverBirds, what kind of hanging feeder do you have? picture?

I'll have to get a picture tomorrow.

 

[Vicktoria Giuergia]

Hi everyone! I have read many posts about feeders as I embark on my chick journey (still waiting for their arrival this month!). Planning the coop and run phase of their lives, I am interested in what folks have to say about where the feeder should be — inside the coop or in the run.

While the consensus seems to be in the run (many saying never put food in the coop), I’m curious as to why since — to me — keeping food in the run would seem to attract predators. Thoughts?

This leads me to my second question: if the feeder is best kept in the run, which type of feeder is best to protect against the invasion of little critters? I have read that the feeders that have deep openings prevent feed waste. But can’t rodents jump inside and feast away?

Thank you so much for your feedback - it’s greatly appreciated!

We have the feeder inside the coop. Had the wire top off. Did chores. Came back to find a deer eating the duck food. She jumped out when I showed up.

 

[RojoMarz]

So even with a secure run you had chipmunks and rats?

No rats, just chipmunks (which are rodents at our house). Our run would not be considered secure, as it was made from chain link and not covered in hardware cloth.

 

[Devorah]

No rats, just chipmunks (which are rodents at our house). Our run would not be considered secure, as it was made from chain link and not covered in hardware cloth.

Ah I see.