Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[Cat tails]

Not sure if it will actually work or be practical, but I found this bird feeder (http://www.singingfriend.eu/) and thought it might make a nice chicken feeder.

The ladies found it a bit confusing that you actually can see the feed, but not get to it. But you can attach it to just about anything with a strip of velcro and the feed stays relatively dry. I just put it up, so will have to see if it works. The Grub is still out too.

The biggest downside for me with the Grub, is that it takes sooo much food to fill it in such a way that my chickens actually can reach the food. And I think it is rather hard to clean. If it turns out my bird feeder is not a success, I can make the garden birds happy with some extra feed.

[Cat tails]

Smart chickens I have! I think this one might be a keeper!

Now only decide how I'm going to attach it their run, so they can also use it, when locked in.

 

[dancing cloud]

Looks the business and looks like it would keep the food dry, despite wind and rain! My chooks would be very jealous

 

Two questions - do your chooks just drag all the food out and throw it on the floor? (my wild birds do this with their feeders) and how much are they? (the website doesn't mention a price)

[Charlottechicken]

That looks really good, and I love the Breedr one as well.

 

Is it a trade website, can't find a supplier in the UK

[Cat tails]

Only €10, which is about £8, but they were on sale. Normal price is €13 (£10).

 

Normally I find the wild bird food everywhere... So far no spillage from this feeder. The ladies sort have to tip toe to get into the Grub. If I put more in, they will chuck everything out.

 

I'm thinking of getting a second one...

[Hayleybug]

wow that looks great! wish they had a supplier in the UK. my chooks always balance on the edge of the trellis to try to reach the bird feeders on my bird table, I wonder if theres something similar that could work failing being able to get one of these....

[Cat tails]

I could send them an email, asking if they have an UK supplier or planning one... Might be something Omlet would stock too.

[Hayleybug]

oo good idea, do let us know if they come back to you with a uk supplier! definitely recommend it to omlet (you might get in the newsletter if u send the pic of your girls investigating it!)

[Cat tails]

Oooh! Eternal glory and fame!

Will give em a ring tomorrow, see what they have to say!

[Cat tails]

Good news!!!

They will start to distribute the FeedR in the UK, in 2 weeks time! Redbarn Bird supplies is going to supply them throughout the UK and most likely Pets at Home will also stock them!

[Chickabee]

Excellent. I deffo want one

[mullethunter]

Good work Cattails

[Cat tails]

Bought myself a second one...

 

Felt sorry for the birds in the garden!

[Hayleybug]

ooh great news thanks for checking that out Cat Tails!! i will be putting one on my xmas list if not sneakily buying one for myself before!!

[Eggshell]

Has anyone found this feeder in the UK yet? I'd like to get one but haven't seen it on sale here yet. Thanks.

[Chickabee]

No luck here

[Chickabee]

I've just ordered 2 FeedR,s from Red Barn Ltd. They are really friendly. You need to contact Alex Dunning. His email is Alex.j.dunning@btinternet.com

[Eggshell]

Thanks! I'll try this.

[Kit06]

For anyone still looking for this I found another UK supplier: http://www.gardenwildlifedirect.co.uk/feedr-wild-bird-feeder.html

[Groovychook]

Ooh, I like the look of those!