maxinet Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Hi all, My chickens have been in their new eglu up for just over a month now. Loving it! Stopped a broody hen and also the red mites have gone!! One thing though, they will not use the feeder with the lid on. Has anyone else found this? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Try a gravity feeder instead - they are much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Mine are too small to practically eat from the Feedr. If you don’t have (dry) space like me, a parrot bowl works fine too. It’s just one of those metal feeding bowls that hang in a ring. I find it easier to see how much they eat and just don’t feed so much, so there is less to throw away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Mine aren’t all that keen on the Omlet feeders either - they much prefer their gravity ones similar to the one pictured above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I use the Omlet Glugs for water, but use gravity feeders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbyTutton Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Hi, mine also don’t like the omlet feeders, they don’t like putting their heads into something and leaving themselves vulnerable - that’s my theory anyway, I saw a couple of rats and had a bit of a panic so purchased rat proof feeders from amazon. They are great and the feed seems to last a lot longer. cant add poultry spice or garlic powder though as the powder seems to clog it up. highly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Chick Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 My hens are happy with the feeders but not the cockerels because they scrape their combs on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
