quickcluck Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Hi guys, just thought i'd share! I've been mostly using 2 hanging feeders with a grub added in occasionally. We appeared to be getting through sooooooooo much food, it was beginning to be a worry plus there seemed to be alot on the floor So have now gone for a hanging one, but it has little partitions where they peck from, and hey presto the food intake has over halved and none on the floor We are amazed at how much wastage there was. Now about 3kg of food its lasting 7 girls 3 days, we were getting through almost 2.5kg a day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yup! I changed the bantams over from grubs to a hanging feeder with a grid and have found the same! No more pellet flinging at Chez Palmer07 thankyou very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Not sure I get what you mean. Photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) from this to this Edited October 2, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I noticed the same when I changed over to a treadle feeder, although they still spill some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 where did you get it quickcluck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 From D&F in Hullbridge, but I think they're pretty standard, so they must have them where you get your chookie stuff from!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenfreek Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Ooh thats handy to know cos Ive just got one of those! I got mine from pets at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) Word of warning - go careful with this one. I have this version but had to change it as over a couple of days the girls turn and turn and turn it until the screw works its way right up and the feeder falls off the central spindle thingy. I now use as my reserve (ie 3rd back up if they become extra greedy when we are away). I use the red and white ones you can get with a built in handle and lid that goes over. Here it is. Edited October 3, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Jane Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Oddly enough my girls didn't want to eat from the feeder with the grid, but would fight over the two feeders without. So we added in a third feeder minus grid and peace reigns. There is always food all over the ground though - and ground all over the food as well - we will have to try hanging ours up to see if that makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Ha! They happened to us but we've got it sorted now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Yeah, I agree. They are great feeders. I have one inside the house and feed seems to last for ages! Only just noticed that Dotty eats out of the top of it, but it saves me cleaning out hte sawdust from the bottom. haha Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Ooo I'm going to try one of those, evey evening I'm sweeping up loads of wasted food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 We have just changed the flooring in the WIR, I honestly think that over the months there was almost a sack of pellets on the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Word of warning - go careful with this one. I have this version but had to change it as over a couple of days the girls turn and turn and turn it until the screw works its way right up and the feeder falls off the central spindle thingy. I now use as my reserve (ie 3rd back up if they become extra greedy when we are away). I use the red and white ones you can get with a built in handle and lid that goes over. Ours did this and we have now lost the the nut thing of the top and need to find a replacement. Are you hanging these off the roof of the eglu cube run? I worried about the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
