Would this feeder be appropriate for 3 chickens? The other one made for chickens is too large.
578187
I have one of these in my chicken coop (plastic prefab one) in one of the nesting boxes- it is the only small one that will fit. The chickens prefer to eat out of the other one outside, but when they are closed in they do use it. The only adaptation I did was to put a 1" piece of plastic across the bottom edge (drilled through sides and used a zip tie-trimmed close-- to keep the pellets from getting tossed out as the chickens eat. Saw it originally in a blog about my Formex SnapLock Coop-
578188
I think so. I have this feeder for 6 chickens for an extra feeder in their coop. Their main feeder is bigger and lasts them several days, so this should be big enough for 3. Might have to fill every other day for 3.
578189
yep! Perfect size for three chickens. I have the larger one and have five chickens. It seemed too big at the time, but it holds a LOT making feeding time easy. I fill it about once every 10 days. I have the smaller one to hold grit and oyster shell.
578190
I have four red star hens using one right now you can adjust it to drop the right amount of feed down cuts down food waste from billing out. fill it about every fourth day. it needs a lid if it is going to bee outside. maid mine out tin flashing.
578191
I use it to feed my 6 chickens. I only fill it about halfway every couple of days. I like that it is up off the ground and seems much better than regular feeders made for chickens. I hung it on the side of the platform their coop is on (an old skid up on cinder blocks) Then I cut a plastic liner for under potted plants and tied it over the top of the feeder to keep the rain out. It functions like a lid.
578192
This will definitely hold enough feed for 3 chickens for several days. There is no top. I made partial cover for the bottom feeding area so the chicken feed loss was minimized. I cut a piece of plastic 1.5" x 8" and attached it with plastic strip ties to the bottom area.
1672875
Can always modify it. We just added a 15×15 run. This coop is small tho. Good for 2-3 chickens. I have 5 & is very cramped. Thank goodness it was winter so they kept each other warm lol
709918
This coop is very cute, but it will not handle more than 2 - 3 chickens. It is very small if you plan to keep them inside all the time. Chickens need room to roost and lay, as well as yard space to forage, this coop does not afford them any space to roam.
1591562
I really would only put one large MAYBE two smaller guinea pigs in there comfortably. It's a nice size for my one bantam chicken but I definitely wouldn't be comfortable putting more than one adult guinea in there..
395132
n's not big enough to support it it will support up to a 7 lb chicken try the the char broil or weber website for something bigger
709916
Not really. I have three pullets and I still had to build them a bigger run. The coop also doesn't have enough roosting space for six chickens.
867488
This would be too small for a large chicken for very long. I use it for silkies with chicks, or chicks that dont need a hen anymore.
876668
yes. but this one is too small only good for one chicken. or for baby chickens
1672873
I don't see why not. You just buy another run and do not screw in the end piece. I have three chickens and I let them free range. They only go in their coop at night or to lay. Barely spending any time in the run. I think three chickens is too much for a run that size. It is not too much space at all.
1927226
Yes. I have 3 hens in mine and it doesn't take much when the sun hits it's. And it's only good for about. 3 or 4 not to large hens. Oh and it's a pain in the ass to put together.. :)
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.
1995162
I would not house more than 4 full size chickens in this or 6 bantams. You can fit 6 full size birds but they may be a little crowded and keeping it clean would be a chore.
1375410
Yes..I'm sure 2 will fit. ..I was thinking about doing the same..I love mine....can move to different places easily..the pins can be a little flimsy but with care the unit works great. .I use it to transition my young chicks before the big coop..hope this works :)
1477325
If you're talking about chicks from a few days to a few weeks old, yes, I think it would be too big. While the legs will fold up, it still might be too tall. When our chicks were little, we used a small, plastic feeder that was much smaller and designed for chicks. We purchased this one after our birds were a few months old. HTH!
848461
As you can see in the graphic, the feeder is suspended under the dome. I would think a 4 sided feeder would work fine unless it is unusually large. I first purchased the small dome, but then purchased the large dome, and it is much more satisfactory for my needs. I hope this helps. Blessings. navydoc
1437555
I have 3 bantams and it is too small along with an attached running pen. I wouldn't keep more than 2 small grown chickens. They also don't use the roost that is provided and sleep in the tray or nests upstairs. My hens should be laying next month...it will be interesting if they use the nests for laying eggs. The pen is not designed to be moved or relocated...I've had mine a few months and it is starting to crack and the end door has been replaced with longer screws several times! The coop is made of light material and won't last very long especially if you relocate your birds to new grasses. Also, the nests are getting loose with no use!! From one grandma to another, you get quality with what you pay. I have 3 bantams and it is too small along with an attached running pen. I wouldn't keep more than 2 small grown chickens. They also don't use the roost that is provided and sleep in the tray or nests upstairs. My hens should be laying next month...it will be interesting if they use the nests for laying eggs. The pen is not designed to be moved or relocated...I've had mine a few months and it is starting to crack and the end door has been replaced with longer screws several times! The coop is made of light material and won't last very long especially if you relocate your birds to new... » Read More I have 3 bantams and it is too small along with an attached running pen. I wouldn't keep more than 2 small grown chickens. They also don't use the roost that is provided and sleep in the tray or nests upstairs. My hens should be laying next month...it will be interesting if they use the nests for laying eggs. The pen is not designed to be moved or relocated...I've had mine a few months and it is starting to crack and the end door has been replaced with longer screws several times! The coop is made of light material and won't last very long especially if you relocate your birds to new grasses. Also, the nests are getting loose with no use!! From one grandma to another, you get quality with what you pay. « Show Less
1974421
Thank you. The product question/answere are confusing because of the different feeders - 2 or 5.