Poultry Feeders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S.P.R. Centre have all types of feeding equipment to suit your poultry needs,
from Feeding Troughs and Tubular Feeders, to more specific items of equipment.

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 and designed to be used
outdoors and to resist the effects of UV rays which can make other plastics brittle over a period
of exposure. Plastic poultry equipment is also usually cheaper to buy, and so it is often a good
choice in the short term, as it should be good for 2 to 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 or rot to any degree, and will endure years of outdoor use against the elements.
The Pheasant Feeders 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 the
manufacturing processes are costly, but they will last for many years under duress.
 

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

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 can be hung from the house roof at the correct height.

* Plastic feeders last longer inside the house.

If it is difficult to keep the feeder inside the poultry house,
then other types of feeder could be considered:

 

 

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

 

 

                              

                                                                                                                                                      The Pheasant Feeder (right) will give protection against the rain.                                        They are also suitable for chickens and other poultry.                                                         They are built to last, and offer great value for money.         

 
 
  The Galvanised Tubular Feeder (left) can be combined with an
additional Rain Shield for extra protection against the elements.
 
Tubular Feeders like the Blenheim Feeder (right) can be easily          suspended for ease of use, and to also allow plenty of access for stock.  

 

 

                                                                Trough Feeders (left) can be supported by bricks or blocks.

 

 

 

Trough Feeders with Mesh Tops (right) will prevent birds        from walking along the feeder and scratching out feed.

  

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

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 tubular feeder, and 10 cm (4 inches) per bird for an in line trough feeder.
(This is the total length of both sides added together and divided by 4).

When keeping poultry free range, it is also important
to feed them 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 Flint Grit to your poultry in either a Grit Hopper
or a Grit Station and place it 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 body's absorption,                                                                                         and causes feather pecking and poor shell quality.   

* It is also important that your hens have a regular supply of clean water for good health.

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S.P.R. CENTRE

Greenfields Farm,  Fontwell Ave,  Eastergate,

Chichester,  West Sussex.  PO20 3RU

Tel: 01243 542815    Fax: 01243 544662

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