When it comes to keeping chickens, feed is usually your biggest ongoing costâso the feeder you choose is a much bigger deal than most people realise. The wrong feeder can lead to wasted feed, unhappy hens, and even some uninvited âguestsâ hanging around your coop. But donât worryâweâll help you dodge the most common mistakes AND show you why the Feed-o-Matic Treadle Feeder might just be the chicken keeperâs best friend.
â Mistake 1: Going Too Small
A feeder that canât hold enough feed means youâll constantly be refilling it (and your flock will constantly be nagging you). Chickens like consistency, and they donât want to wait for dinner service. A properly sized feeder like the Feed-o-Matic, which comes in different sizes, keeps your chooks fed and saves you endless trips to the coop.
â Mistake 2: Ignoring the Weather Factor
Rain + feed = soggy porridge your hens wonât touch. Even worse, it can go moldy. Many basic feeders donât protect against the weather, leaving you with wasted food and cranky birds. The Feed-o-Matic Treadle Feeder has a clever lid that only opens when a chicken steps on the treadleâkeeping feed dry and fresh no matter what the weather throws at you. đŠïž
â Mistake 3: Overlooking Waste Control
Chickens are natural scratchers. Give them an open trough of feed and theyâll scatter it everywhere just for fun. Thatâs money (and patience) flying straight into the dirt. The Feed-o-Matic solves this by only opening when a chicken is eatingâso no more scratching, no more flicking, no more piles of wasted feed underfoot.
â Mistake 4: Forgetting About Pests
Rats and wild birds are smartâand they love free chicken feed. An open feeder is basically an âAll You Can Eatâ buffet for every critter in the neighbourhood. The Feed-o-Matic Treadle Feeder is rodent- and wild-bird-proof, because it only opens when the weight of a chicken is on the treadle. Clever, right? đđ«
â Mistake 5: Picking Something Flimsy
Plastic feeders might seem cheap and cheerful, but they often donât last longâespecially when your chickens get curious (or bossy). The Feed-o-Matic is made from strong, durable galvanized steel. Translation: this thing is built to last, even with the roughest flock members.
đ Why the Feed-o-Matic Treadle Feeder is the Best
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â Weatherproof design keeps feed fresh and dry
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â Stops waste and mess (saving you $$$)
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â Rodent- and wild bird-proof
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â Built tough to last years
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â Available in sizes to suit small or large flocks
With a Feed-o-Matic Treadle Feeder, youâre not just buying a feederâyouâre investing in peace of mind, healthier hens, and a cleaner coop.
So donât let feeder mistakes ruffle your feathers. Give your chickens the best, and theyâll reward you with happy clucks and plenty of fresh eggs. đ„đ