Poultry Equipment

                                                                                                                                                                     We have all types of equipment to suit your poultry needs,
from Drinking Troughs and Tubular Feeders
to more specific items of equipment.

 Plastic Feeder
 3 litre Capacity
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Galvanised
 Pheasant Feeder
 2.5kg Capacity
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Plastic Drinker
2.5 litre Capacity
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Galvanised Eton Hopper
(for Grit or feed)
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Galvanised
  Fountain Drinker
1/2 Gallon Capacity
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Parkland Auto Feeder
25kg Capacity
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                                                                                                                                                        We also make sure that all our products are of good quality and adequately fulfil the purpose for which they are intended. Of course, some materials are more durable, and resistant to heavy use than others, so this needs to be kept in mind when purchasing your equipment.

So which should you choose?
                                                                                                                                                      

Our Plastic Poultry Equipment is made from durable, high density material designed  to be used outdoors and to resist the effects of UV rays which can make plastics brittle  over a period of exposure. Plastic equipment is usually cheaper to buy and so often a good choice in the short term as it should be good for 2 - 4 seasons and is ideal for indoor use. The Galvanised Poultry Equipment is made from heavy gauge sheet steel and galvanised after manufacture. This means they will not rust to any degree, and will  endure years of outdoor use against the elements. The Fountain Drinkers feature a seamless pan, and sturdy top handle for easy transport. Galvanised equipment is usually the most expensive in the short term, as the materials and process are costly, but will last for many years under duress.

Feeders

The size of feeder will depend on whether you keep your
poultry inside a house or outdoors. We recommend for
free range units to keep the feeder placed inside the house.

The main reasons for this are as follows.

• Less wastage through wild birds or beasts.

• Protection from the weather and damp.

• This attracts less vermin. Waste feed is cleared with litter.

• Feeders hung from the house roof at the correct height.

• Plastic feeders last longer inside the house.

If it is difficult to place the feeder inside the house,
then other types of feeder could be considered.

• The Treadle Feeder is pressure controlled and won't open for sparrows, mice or rats. The mechanism is also easy to maintain.

• The Pheasant Feeder will give some protection against the rain.

• The Galvanised Tubular Feeder can be used with a Rain Shield.

Whether placing a feeder inside or outside, it should be supported or suspended
so the lip of the trough is about the height of the back of the smallest bird.
This will help keep down wastage.

Tubular Feeders can be easily suspended and allow plenty of access for stock. Trough Feeders can be supported by bricks or blocks. Trough Feeders with Mesh Tops will prevent birds from walking along the feeder and scratching out feed.

Tip:                                                                                                                  For hybrid birds and other good producers, it is important that Layers Mash or Layers Pellets are available ad lib, so make sure your feeder is not too small. Allow 2.54 cm (1 inch) per bird for a circular feeder and 10 cm (4 inches) per bird for an in line feeder. This is the total length of both sides added together and divided by 4.

Drinkers

We recommend that you keep drinkers outside the house
once the birds have settled into the house and run area.

Reasons for this are as follows:

• It will reduce the build up of harmful bacteria.

• Spills when placing the drinkers or water being flicked by beaks, will cause unnecessary humidity, resulting in the litter getting damp quickly.

• It will prolong the life of any wooden floored house.

• Less space is taken up on the floor of the house.

• Birds do not have to keep entering the house to drink.

When deciding on the size of a drinker allow at least half a gallon (4.5litres) per 6 birds.
You must check the drinker every day. It is important that your hens have a regular supply of clean water for good health.

When keeping poultry free range, it is important to feed Flint Grit to keep their digestion in order. They use this instead of teeth, to grind up feed and vegetable matter in the crop (the first stomach). Feed this in a separate container just outside the house.

N.B.                                                                                                                                              There is usually no reason to feed oyster shell grit. These days, limestone flour (calcium) is added to most feeds (Check the label or contact your supplier). Too much calcium stops the bodies' absorption and causes feather pecking and poor shell quality.

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Galvanised Tube Feeder
5kg Capacity
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Field Drinker
30 litre Capacity
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Treadle Feeder 10kg
 (Anti vermin)
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Blenheim Feeder
6kg Capacity
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Galvanised Trough
 Feeders/Drinkers
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Galvanised
Wine Bottle Drinker
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S.P.R. Centre

         Greenfields Farm,  Fontwell Avenue,  Eastergate,  Chichester,  West Sussex.  PO20 3RU        

Tel: 01243 542815            Fax: 01243 544662