Feedomatic Vermin-Resistant Treadle Feeders
Feeder Size
Feedomatic Vermin-Resistant Treadle Feeders - 5kg, 8kg or 12kg capacity feeders.
These Galvanised Metal Treadle Feeders for Poultry are available in 3 sizes and will hold approx. 5kg, 8kg or 12kg of pelleted feed. Suitable for small flocks of chickens as width will only allow one or two birds to feed at a time.
A simple idea, the chickens stand on the green plastic mesh grid and the flap opens to reveal the food.
This all-weather galvanised and plastic feeder cannot usually be operated by vermin (they aren't heavy enough to trigger the opening of the feed trough), and it also cannot be operated by smaller wild birds so huge feed savings can be made.
Tough green plastic hopper lid, plastic treadle and plastic trough. Requires some self-assembly to put the treadle in place but no tools are needed.
Note, as with all gravity feeders this does not work with mash feed.
Please note that when described as Vermin-Resistant - this is resistant i.e. making it more difficult for vermin to access the feed trough. It does not mean the most determined large rats would not try to chew their way in so we recommend working to rid your area of rats as the most effective answer. The lack of spilled feed will also deter them. We refer to rats and mice as vermin, not squirrels, who are not (mostly) considered to be vermin. Squirrel damage/chewing is not covered by the 1 year warranty.
The weight of the 5kg feeder itself is 5.5kg, the 8kg feeder is 7kg, the 12kg feeder is 9kg.
5kg size Measures: 28cm wide x 23cm deep (excl. treadle) x 38cm high. The depth, front to back, is 48cm with the treadle in position. Capacity approx. 5kg layers pellets. Width of the feed trough is 26cm (10 inches).
8kg size Measures: 28cm wide x 23cm deep (excl. treadle) x 44 cm high. The depth, front to back, is 48cm with the treadle in position. Capacity approx. 8kg poultry layers pellets. Please note the width of the feed trough is approx 26cm (10 inches).
12kg size Measures: 35cm wide x 24cm deep (excl. treadle) x 48cm high. Depth front to back (incl treadle) is 49cm. Holds approx. 12kg layers pellets. Width of the feed trough is approx 33cm (13 inches). PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK DIMENSIONS BEFORE PURCHASE, THIS IS A LARGE FEEDER.
Instructions included. Please note that when described as Vermin-Resistant we refer to rats and mice as vermin, not squirrels, who are not (mostly) considered to be vermin. Squirrel damage is not covered by the 1 year warranty.
Standard delivery via courier is next working day to most mainland UK destinations for orders placed before 2pm (excl. weekends and bank holidays).
Easy to assemble. Good and sturdy it is smaller than I realised probably great for 2-3 hens but I’ve got 9 so might need another bigger one
The feeder was almost ready for use, just small fitting of feeder and the lid. It was very easy assemble.
It is a very sturdy feeder, very well made.
I bought it specially to prevent the rats eating the food. It has done that purpose. The chickens took a little while to master the treadle but seem to be eating now.
A good product that I recommend!
We’ve had this feeder for a number of years and was originally bought because of sparrows and starlings eating lots of the layers pellets. Unfortunately we’ve now had rats visiting and they’ve chewed through the plastic, which is a real shame. So although this has been good initially and easy for the birds to use (even my most skittish two use it!) I wouldn’t recommend it if you have rat issues.
Flyte So Fancy, as always, provide great service, fast delivery etc so this review is no reflection on them. :)
Rapid delivery and excellent product. I weighed the foot treadle down for a couple of days until my girls got used to it. Now they are using it properly and I have wasted no more layers pellets. Previously I was wasting at least 50% as the chickens would always manage to knock the containers over. No chance of that anymore. 100% recommend the company and this product.
It’s only been in with the hens a day and they have figured out how to get food from it which I was worried about. Seems well made and a decent quality plus delivery was quick and on time.
