Can clipped-beak chickens use this?
1888121
I don't see why not. It just has a small ball that when depressed the water comes out.
1888122
I only used it briefly when the chickens were little as I only had a small coop for the babies. I have Isa Browns and Black Sex links, and they were able to figure it out and get water. I put a 5 gallon barrel on top of the coop, so it would keep it filled. But I actually prefer the old fashioned chicken water elevated a little bit off the ground just because I was never sure if the barrel was getting low. I use a flat bottom bowl to elevate the waterer a little bit to help keep dirt and pine shavings out of it, and so the water level is a little higher that just on the ground....I prefer the old tin waterer type because you can just look at it and see if it's clean water and filled. But I did keep my oasis fountainhead, as I would hook it up again if I was going to be gone for a few days, because I could connect it to a large water reservoir so they would always have water when I am gone. And I don't know of any way to keep the dirt and bird crap out of the tin water container - I've tried elevating them a little and it doesn't help - they still find a way to crap in their water reservoir!
1489930
Yes it can be cut and it doesn't come apart. It's awesome for keeping our chickens safe
1848941
Well idk. I don't see why not tho. I like the way it's made. It is my favorite feeder and I have tried 3 other styles. The metal uprights keep my chickens from wasting feed on the ground. The only thing I did to optimize its construction was to fasten it to a piece of a 2x6 the same length to give it move weight so they wouldn't turn it over. Some had suggested wire tie to fence but I like to be able to move it around and pick it up to clean it. So I found adding the platform base made more sense for me. Best of luck with your flock!
287951
I wouldn't think so. There are three metal plates on the floor of the trap. The chicken would have to get across two of them to receive a shock. It would have to really stretch to do that.
1134629
It couldn't, it's a little too small for that. It can fit a single thinly cut chicken breast on it though.
993626
Yes. Make sure you do not put in a whole large breast and that the chunks of chicken you put in are not too big.
201826
Yes they could touch beaks and reach feet. Slight modification would take care of this if it was a problem
1496786
Maybe, if your hens are smart enough. My 6 girls never figured it out. The kids gave them "lessons" repeatedly. We dripped it into a pan, they drank out of the pan. we bumped their beaks to the nipple, and they resisted. We tried teaching the smartest hen first. She didn't learn either. My hens run around outside, too. That could be the problem.
2295
It is great for keeping smaller birds out of my blueberry patch. If your chickens are on the docile side, it would probably work, but if you have some big birds that are persevering, I would not spend the money on it. It is not going to have the strength of good old chicken wire.
1723496
I doubt it, but there is no need. I cook chickens all the time on it by splitting the back and butterflying it. Much better since the breast meat cooks slower.
1095286
You should just be able to leave it out the chickens will get into it fine. We have also used for chickens.
670685
I own chickens and I wouldn't even put one in it because it would be too tight for them, the opening of the nesting area is small and it has no bar for them to roost on. This works for 1 rabbit, 2 guinea pigs or 2 dwarf rabbits.
1423318
I'm afraid not. i have the same problem. First if your talking about real little chicks they might have trouble getting into it. Then, it's easy to knock over. If your chicks are bigger they can still manage to kick in the chips. The ONLY thing I found that really helped was to raise up the basic feeders. Make a platform of sorts out of pieces of wood. Make it so the chicks can get up and stand on it, an area big enough for them, put the feeder in the middle. This will keep a lot of chips from flying into the basic feeder. I did not find this one useful. This will work for full grown chickens as well. I use them for water and feeders both. Platform to be a minimum of two inches then stack them. I'm afraid not. i have the same problem. First if your talking about real little chicks they might have trouble getting into it. Then, it's easy to knock over. If your chicks are bigger they can still manage to kick in the chips. The ONLY thing I found that really helped was to raise up the basic feeders. Make a platform of sorts out of pieces of wood. Make it so the chicks can get up and stand on it, an area big enough for them, put the feeder in the middle. This will keep a lot of chips from flying into the basic feeder. I did not find this one useful. This will work for full grown... » Read More I'm afraid not. i have the same problem. First if your talking about real little chicks they might have trouble getting into it. Then, it's easy to knock over. If your chicks are bigger they can still manage to kick in the chips. The ONLY thing I found that really helped was to raise up the basic feeders. Make a platform of sorts out of pieces of wood. Make it so the chicks can get up and stand on it, an area big enough for them, put the feeder in the middle. This will keep a lot of chips from flying into the basic feeder. I did not find this one useful. This will work for full grown chickens as well. I use them for water and feeders both. Platform to be a minimum of two inches then stack them. « Show Less
709975
I think these would probably work. Why not try this one first as you were going to buy them anyway. Then if you don't think they're adequate, buy the poultry shears.
1017769
I think you could but the feeding holes are very small slits designed for thistle,which looks like tiny sunflower seeds. I think standard bird feed will have some seeds that will not fit through the openings and some will probably pour through.
2028198
You can; however, a better question "is there a health risk"? Their are a variety of cans produced lined with different materials. I would use something made of stainless to hold the bird and beer vs. taking a chance on the unknown. Kingsford Stainless Steel Beer Can Chicken Roaster (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
395133
I don't think so. It would be too small. This is made for more of a regular chicken or Cornish game hen.