Why are Feeders/Waterers red?

[capebird]

I notice a lot of feeders and waterers are red... not all red... but you most likely know what I mean.
I'm curious... does anyone know of any significance for this color choice....are hens attracted to red....???
Thanks of your thoughts.

 

[brahmakid11]

chickens might see red eassier i don't know

 

[corgiscatsandchickens]

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Pretty sure it's because chickens are attracted to red, which is also why you have to put BlueKote (sp?) or something similar on them if they get a bloody spot, to keep the others from pecking it more.

 

[brahmakid11]

oh

 

[TrystInn]

Chickens have an ingrained behavior to peck at anything red, especially blood. Its why there's so much trouble with them pecking at each other under stress. And its why we recommend red bulbs when they do so. If everything is red, they cannot differentiate.

 

[slim1986]

Yep chickens are drawn to the color red and peck at it so for chicks especially they make the feeders and waterers red to better show the chicks were the food and water is because they'll go to it and peck at it because its red and "oh well this is food and water!" That's what I've always thought the little chicks say to themselves anyways! Lol

 

[TDM]

Galvanized chicken feed and water containers are not red. I always figured red plastic was used because it was easier for the humans to find.