treadle feeder

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nerdle

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treadle feeder
« on: April 07, 2012, 08:09 »
Anyone using one they can recommend?  She's hungry at 6am and I'm not a morning person.....

Seeing this one everywhere I look....
http://www.regencypoultry.com/feeders/metalfeeders/treadle_feeder.htm
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7KG-TREADLE-POULTRY-FEEDER-VERMIN-WEATHER-PROOF-/120843564790?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Poultry&hash=item1c22d676f6

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One grandma and 4 baby Pekins.

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Re: treadle feeder
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2012, 11:15 »
Morning Nerdle!

I've got the first feeder for 4 hybrids and it works very well.  It does make a bit of a noise every time they stand on it but the food stays nice and dry and the girls got used to it within a couple of weeks.  Just leave a brick on it for a week or so, so they know where the food is and then take it off when they comfortably use it. 

My feeder is standing on some slabs and the treadle part has holes in it so as some of the food goes on the slab when they eat so I do have to move it every few weeks to clear up any food and mud underneath.  Maybe with the second example you wouldn't have to do this but you might have to wipe it over every so often because of muddy feet (unless yours is going to be indoors or undercover).

Hope that gives you the info you need.  :)

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Re: treadle feeder
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2012, 16:09 »
Hello
That's so helpful thank you.  The hensitter will appreciate it too! 

Kate x



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