![]() To begin with, in order to use a Dine a Chook feeder, your chicken must insert its head into the feeding bay, which should be mounted at about head height. The difference between our feeders and other designs lies in the specially engineered feeding bay. How do Dine a Chook Feeders reduce waste?ĭine a Chook Chicken Feeders are designed to reduce wasted feed, saving you money and preventing spilled feed from attracting rats and other vermin. There is no magic bullet to stop vermin, but in combination with good coop management, our Chicken Feeders can help to prevent rodents from taking up residence in your chicken coop. By choosing a waste-reducing chicken feeder that is designed to prevent raking and thrashing, thus keeping food off the chicken coop floor, you are no longer providing vermin with an easy meal. Rats and other vermin are attracted to the chicken coop by the easy source of food - usually uneaten feed that has been raked out of the feeder. Our Feeders dissuade rats from accessing the feeding bay (when mounted at a suitable height), but the most important feature for reducing vermin is the No Waste design. So although Dine a Chook Feeders are not rat-proof, they are rodent resistant and can help to manage vermin in your chicken coop. I cannot count the number of times that customers have contacted me, complaining about a “rat-proof” chicken feeder that did not live up to its name. Even feeders marketed as rat-proof, such as many treadle feeders, cannot prevent rodents from chewing through the feeder or outsmarting the weighted lid. Unfortunately, a rat-proof Chicken Feeder that will solve all your rodent problems does not exist. The 4.7 Litre Feeder will feed 6 birds for a similar amount of time.Īre Dine a Chook Chicken Feeders Rat-Proof? Our 3.5 Litre Automatic Chicken Feeder should comfortably feed 4 chickens for 4 days, depending on breed, time of year and whether the birds receive treats or kitchen scraps. How long will the food in a Dine a Chook Feeder last? ![]() Simply adjust the mounting height to suit! Our happy customers also recommend using Dine a Chook Chicken Feeders as: If your chickens are still having trouble reaching the feed, place a block or brick under the Feeder as a step to help them reach inside.Ĭan I use a Dine a Chook Chicken Feeder for other poultry?ĭine a Chook Chicken Feeders are perfect for use with all types of backyard poultry. ![]() Just adjust the mounting height and feeding bay depth to ensure that the little guys can reach the food. Is a Dine a Chook Chicken Feeder suitable for bantams?īantams love Dine a Chook Feeders, just like other chickens. Our suggestion is to purchase one feeder for every 6-8 birds, in order to ensure that more dominant birds do not prevent weaker ones from feeding. One to two birds can use our feeder at a time, though in a backyard environment you will find that chickens usually take turns to feed due to the "pecking order" within the flock. Our 4.7 L Feeder holds approximately 1 kilogram more food than the smaller feeder and we recommend it wherever height is not a restriction, even if you have only a few birds. If you cannot walk into your chicken coop, you probably need a 3.5 L feeder. The smaller, 3.5 L Dine a Chook Feeder was designed for areas with a height restriction, such as chicken tractors and many imported coops. ![]() I am always happy to provide a personalised consultation.Īt Dine a Chook, our Chicken Feeders come in two sizes: I have advised hundreds of clients, so if you require further information please feel free to get in touch. We have answered your Frequently Asked Questions about choosing a Dine a Chook Feeder below. That is why we have created this handy guide to help you choose the best Chicken Feeder for your chicken coop. How to choose the best Chicken Feeder for your chicken coopĪre you wondering which Dine a Chook Chicken Feeder is best for your flock? We are chicken keepers too, and know that every flock is different. ![]()
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