ABOUT THE GRANDPAS AUTOMATIC CHICKEN FEEDER
Animals
The feeder can be used by chickens, bantams, and pheasants.
Using with Lighter Birds
For very light birds or bantams which are too light for the feeder, it is very easy to adjust the feeder by putting a small weight on the tread plate. Do not use with baby chickens as they may get caught when bigger birds step off.
How many chickens can feed at once?
LARGE - A large feeder can have 4-5 chickens eating together at one time. Because of its larger capacity, we recommend the large feeder for flocks of a dozen or more birds.
STANDARD - A standard feeder can have 3 – 4 chickens eating together at one time, but can be easily be used to feed a flock. We recommend the standard feeder for flocks up to a dozen chickens but if you don’t mind filling it more often then it will support more.
Assembly
The product comes almost fully assembled, just fasten the treadplate on and you’re ready to go.
The whole product fits easily into your car for transport.
Feed Size
A large feeder can hold 18kg/40lb feed: generally will feed 12 hens for 10 days.
A standard feeder can hold 9kg/20lbs feed: generally will feed 6 hens for 10 days.
Training birds
The feeders come with 2 training bolts to limit movement and instructions for their use: 2 settings with one week on each setting.
Feed Types
The Feeders are suitable for all dry feeds.
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H
This is my third, or is it fourth, Grandpa's Feeder so you know that I am a satisfied customer. But the build quality is slipping since being made in China. The one I just received was incompletely riveted and had a dented piece that doesn't look like it happened in shipping.
K
🌟 Five Stars for Grandpa’s Feeder!
Grandpa’s Feeder is hands-down the best feeder I’ve ever owned. From day one, my hens (including my hefty Brahmas) figured it out with ease and now feed comfortably and confidently. The design is intuitive and sturdy, and I especially appreciate how it keeps unwanted guests out. Knowing it’s rodent-proof gives me peace of mind and helps keep my flock healthy and safe.
As an organic farmer and beekeeper, I value products that are thoughtfully made and built to last and this feeder truly delivers. It’s a game-changer for anyone who cares deeply about their birds and wants a clean, efficient, and worry-free feeding solution.
Highly recommend!
H
Just purchased our 4 th feeder our chickens and ducks like them and certainly reduces any vermin issues
K
I bought the standard feeder 6 years ago when I got feed up with buying food for the neighborhood rat population. Until just recently when a rust hole formed and they can get into it, it did that job great! The ducks learned to use it quickly and the senior birds teach the new birds to use it so you only need to train them once unless you have to start over with all new birds. For a back yard flock like mine you fill it up and forget it for a week so working late doesn't affect the birds and the feed stays dry if you put it in the coop or under a little umbrella (the drake would forget he was standing on the treadle during rain storms and ruin the feed. I guess you can’t out engineer stupid.) It is an expensive feeder but I buy good quality food for my flock and use half the feed when not feeding rodents so it actually pays for itself in less than a year. Plus rodents can be distractive and spread disease so it’s best not to encourage them.
A
Love these feeders! They work great at keeping other birds and mice from devouring the chicken feed. Ours paid for themselves in a few months with what they saved us in feed costs. Nice high quality, lasts for years.