Would ducks also be able to eat out of this (I have a mixed flock of chickens and ducks)
1848939
The openings along the top are about 2 in apart. My full grown roosters eat from this without any problem. I have never seen ducks eat, so I don't know if it would work or not. My baby chick's are a little too short to reach inside, but once they ate about 4 or 5 inches tall, they can reach. It worked for feeding 9 birds. Now I have over 30 birds, so I bought another one that is about 3 ft long.
1848940
I think so. Depends on size of duck --Call or Pekin type birds if not too large. The trough is not very large so would need to refill often, I think.
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!
1848942
I believe so, especially if they are grown. To be honest, we feed our chickens out of it with the guard flipped over, they've never offered to roost on it. (Sometimes I do find it turned over on its side at the end of the day, someone got a bit playful.) I had a couple of ducks as a kid, and I don't see why not. I hope this helps, best of luck!
2021641
We have only done chickens in it. The largest being about six pounds. I'm not sure about ducks, but we have done 2-3 at one time. It worked well.
2021642
I have never used it for ducks but it will pluck 3 chickens at a time in less than 30 seconds. So im sure it will do the same for ducks. I have done over 100 chickens with mine and have loved it . Well worth the money.
837785
No. There should not be any worms in there. Most likely, it's been on the shelf so please report to the vendor. I have purchased other feed in the past (no the chick starter) and there had been tiny worms. The chickens did not seem to mind and seemed to consider it a delicacy but a product that has worms is not fresh or was not stored correctly (in my opinion).
723242
Not sure, but the humidity it gives off was more than enough to hatch duck eggs. I would say no. The unit is self contained and not much room for any additions. There was barely enough room inside to fit the mini hygrometer and that had to be temp rested on The eggs themselves.
758512
i doubt it. i use it for chickens and it works great. you would need smaller holes to keep out small birds
2109564
Can't imagine how. Have never seen the birds eat the stuff - and they are pretty fussy eaters. We don't put it in the bird feeders of course. But to be sure, go to the Audubon site and ask. I'm sure they will know.
530869
I think so - there are slots cut into the back of the "barn" for ventilation and openings in the bottom. We are just starting with the chicken so have not had the chicks in the coops yet. They seem to be well designed.
1249252
I have tried two small chickens. They have to be pushed together, and you lose some of the crispiness. They still tastes great.
1688745
Its hard to say, but you should be okay. I think it is designed as a ground feeder, and that is how we use it. It is of good quality and the birds love it.
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.
1875586
Yes, you can even fit large chickens in it. I have had two different brands, and this one is larger. The instructions say you can fit 2 chickens in it, but I would tie them with the provided twine.
837782
Probably not, but the worms might be a nice, protein-rich bonus for your chicks. : ) For the sake of not having moths, though, I would not store the feed in the house, or at least not unsealed!
1757949
I wouldn't use this house on the water for ducks although it works well with my 6 chickens. I put this together all by myself with my 4 year old granddaughter watching. That is an indicator that this is pretty easy to screw together. I had no problem with holes lining up, the entire procedure took about 2 hours. Jill
1306616
I wouldn't use this for chickens. The "house" would barely be large enough for one bird.
670640
Yes. You could fit 2 smaller chickens, like around 3 1/2 pound chickens. You could leave them whole to make a stock with. They would touch and your pot would be full, but you could do it. I would actually recommend buying the next size up if you want to boil two chickens on a regular basis.
1141965
I don't think it would be big enough for a chicken, unless it is a couple of Bantums. I wouldn't put my full sized chicken in there. I hope that helps.