Feeders let in water :-(

slowef · « **on:** August 14, 2007, 08:48 »

I am finding my feed gets wet and ruined with the feeders I have (I have tried many sorts now). I got troughs which clip to the wire but rain gets into it and the usual ones get pools in the area the feed is dispensed from.

I don't have a covered run but find the girls stay in their house if its wet (its 15ft x 10ft and about 7ft high) so they have plenty of room to exercise and stretch if they do. I can put their food indoors but would love to know of feeders that protect from water seepage, any one found one please?

Guess I will need to invest in some of that plastic roof if not :?

babe · « **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2007, 08:58 »

you can get covered feeders from

www.domesticfowltrust.co.uk

and

www.ascott.biz

they can be a bit pricey. i have a really big shed so have a feeder inside as well as out in this weather

slowef · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2007, 09:05 »

Yes thats what I need but blimmey they are a price!! I will have a look round to see if I can get them any cheaper

Thanks very much
Sandra
x

babe · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2007, 09:13 »

i also went to tescos and for about £14 i got a garden umbrella and cast iron stand. i only use the top of the brolly so its not so tall. but it makes a good sun and rain shade and can be moved about. just an idea.

slowef · « **Reply #4 on:** August 14, 2007, 09:48 »

great idea but we're on a hill and get galeforce winds :oops:

si-mate · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2007, 10:27 »

They're worth it in my opinion. They look good and will last a lifetime.

muntjac · « **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2007, 12:05 »

munty idea , them little roofs they but on bird tables? well make one with 3ft long by 2ft roof panels and 3 ft high from the ground with a slope of 1 inch in 2ft . with a bit of old guttering if you want n ur sorted . or do like i do . dont leave food down all day to get wet in the open ,you can leave a feeder in the shed also.

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