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Amanda Leigh
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2025
I have had chickens for a while and over the last 6-8 months began to have a mouse problem at night while chickens were sleeping. They were getting into my feeders and so much food waste. I was down to only 5 chickens, so I decided to buy one of these to see if it would ghelp my problem. It was perfect. This feeder is solid and locked up tight until a chicken steps on the treadle or I open the top to fill it. It is perfect. I may have to buy a second if I decide to increase my flock.
maihem
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025
I love this feeder. We usually have 10 to 16 chickens. I had my concerns on "training" our chickens to use it and there were some that just ate what they found in the yard at first but they all figured it out. Yes, I put a camera out there to verify.The only negative I've had is my own fault. Unless we're out of town, I add their portion of food daily and sometimes I forget to close the the lid. I also have a structure built to further protect the feeder. Well, one day I forgot to close the lid and the rain guard got knocked down blocking everything from operating. Again, completely my fault but be advised that the feeder cannot operate if the rain guard falls on the opening door and step plate. Including a picture of what happened.Because I put out food daily, I can tell you we now use significantly less feed. I believe this is because wild birds are not eating feed anymore and there's just way less waste on the ground.I would buy this again and highly recommend this to others.
Shoe chef
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
Sooo pleased with this purchase. We were feeding every bird in the vicinity - no longer an issue. We did put a piece of carpet on the metal treadle- the hens seem happy with that.
ruben pereira maldonado
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
El el artículo llegó en perfectas condiciones un buen empacado, llegó a tiempo todo fue excelente.
Kwyski
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
These are considered the top of the line luxury of chicken feeders. No spills no waste no rodents have any reasons to hang around for free handouts. Just barely less in costs than the similar g-feeder but this is better thought out and built imo.I keep having to move it around though. I did the first training week and I think one hen tried the food but went back to the other feeders. I removed the rain cover. Nope. I removed the side blinds…. Still no interest. It’s not the feed because they’ll eat it from literally any other feeder or bowl.Then the pine pellet run bedding was sticking the treadle so it wouldn’t treadle, which was unnoticeable with week one being in the open all the time.It was moved. To a clear more open spot. Then the girls literally buried the entire feeder in chopped straw. So I took it inside cleaned it out and put it back out but I’m not as hopeful or excited about this anymore. I just wanted a cleaner run and to simplify feeding. But this is more work.My chickens free range all day unless it’s bad weather and after coop door opens for morning run time.It’s a me problem. I have a decent raised coop and walk in run but…. This baby is huge and heavy and I’m having trouble finding a space for it that doesn’t block the door or the ramp or take up too much needed run space. Tractor supply walk in chateau/ they had a huge coop but my build and run was a winter disaster for their health so prebuilt happened.I’ll give it another go in a larger run we have planned for them in spring.
Sareh Sokoot
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2025
Somone should tell you on the first day you get chickens that you need this, otherwise you will lose a whole lot of money feeding the mice and rat population
KP
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
First, I need to say that I have complete faith in RentACoop. I've always found their products to be superb quality. They are made by people who understand chicken behaviors, which is extremely helpful.I purchased two of these feeders. One had a couple broken rivets when it arrived. I reached out to RentACoop and they immediately shipped me the replacement parts. The company is very customer conscientious and I very much appreciate them for this!The feeders are good quality. They work well, they are waterproof and they hold a decent amount of feed so I don't need to refill them every day.We got these feeders bcuz we had a terrible rat infestation. I don't ever put food of any kind inside the coop. Not even treats. All chicken food is always outside, so that rodents aren't tempted to try to chew their way inside the structure. But our problem was so bad, we had to modify parts of our coop and run to deter rodents more effectively. These feeders were an important part of the rodent-proofing process.The only thing is, they do not keep squirrels out. A squirrel is heavy enough - and smart enough! - to learn to use these feeders. I busted one just this morning getting his or her brunch!All in all, they're a great investment. I only took off one star bcuz of the squirrel issue. The description reads that the feeders are squirrel proof, and turns out they're not. But so far, the feeders appear to deter every other critter. I will just need to deal with the squirrels in my own way, which is a never-ending battle (before you cringe, understand these are the destructive and menacing ground squirrels that destroy foundations and utility lines, not the sweet, cute tree squirrels).
jen
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
I bought two of these for my flock of ten. Mainly because I was at my wits end with the invasion of Rat City. This has decreased my rat party from 30 or so visitors a night, to 3! It was super simple to train my girls and with a small tweak for a very light bantam I have, they all eat perfectly from these treadles. Not to mention the feed I am saving on. The chickens can’t just throw out what they don’t want. Saving feed and not throwing it out for the rats. This is worth the investment all the way!!!!
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