ELI Chick & Quail Feeder 140mm (PPF339): Multi-Hole Plastic Chick Feeder and Quail Feeder

ELI Quail Feeder: A Multi-Hole Dish for Chicks and Quail

The ELI Chick & Quail Feeder (PPF339) is a compact, multi-hole plastic dish designed to feed baby chicks and quail safely while cutting feed waste and contamination. It measures about 140mm across and 4cm high, with 7 to 8 small feeding holes around the top. The holes let young birds reach the feed but stop them standing in it, scratching it out or soiling it. It's a practical small poultry feeder for brooders, coops and quail pens.

Why a Multi-Hole Feeder Suits Chicks and Quail

Chicks and quail are small, fast and messy eaters. In an open dish they climb in, scratch feed out with their feet, flick it with their beaks and leave droppings in it. The covered top with individual feeding holes keeps feed inside the dish, so:

• Less feed is wasted on the floor
• Feed stays cleaner and free of droppings and bedding
• Several birds can eat at once, one at each hole
• The low 4cm height is easy for tiny birds to reach

What Is the Best Feeder for Quail?

Quail are among the smallest poultry and are known for flicking feed everywhere. The best quail feeder is low, covered and has small openings sized for their heads, so they can't stand in or scratch out the feed. A multi-hole dish like this suits quail chicks and adult quail in small pens. For quail chicks in their first days, use a fine crumble they can pick up easily.

Which Feeder Is Best for Chicks?

For the first few weeks, a low, covered feeder with small holes is best, as day-old chicks can reach it easily and can't foul the feed. As chicks grow and eat more, move them onto a larger gravity hopper feeder, raised to back height, so you're refilling less often.

How Many Birds Can Use It?

Each feeding hole fits one bird at a time, so 7 to 8 chicks or quail can feed together. For larger broods, add a second feeder in a different spot so smaller or shy birds still get a turn, and refill often, as a small dish empties quickly.

How to Use the Feeder

• Fill the dish with chick starter crumble or game bird crumble suited to your birds' age.
• Fit the cover and check feed is reachable through every hole.
• Place it on a flat, stable spot in the brooder or pen, away from the heat lamp's hottest point and the waterer.
• Top up feed at least daily, as small dishes empty fast.
• Empty, wash and dry the feeder regularly to keep feed fresh and hygienic.

Key Features and Benefits

• Compact multi-hole feeder for chicks and quail
• About 140mm wide and 4cm high
• 7 to 8 feeding holes so several birds can eat at once
• Covered design stops birds standing in or scratching out feed
• Keeps feed cleaner and reduces waste
• Smooth plastic that wipes and rinses clean easily
• Ideal for brooders, coops and small quail pens

Product Details

• Brand: ELI (Elite Pet Products)
• Product: Chick & Quail Feeder
• Product code: PPF339
• Size: About 140mm diameter, 4cm high
• Feeding holes: 7 to 8
• Material: Plastic
• Suitable for: Chicks, quail and small poultry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ELI Chick & Quail Feeder 140mm used for?

It's a small multi-hole dish for feeding baby chicks and quail. The holes let birds reach the feed while stopping them standing in it, scratching it out or soiling it.

How many chicks or quail can use the ELI 140mm feeder?

It has 7 to 8 feeding holes, so up to 7 or 8 small birds can eat at once. For bigger broods, add a second feeder.

What is the best feeder for quail?

A low, covered feeder with small openings works best, as quail are tiny and tend to flick feed everywhere. Multi-hole dishes keep the feed contained and clean.

Which feeder is best for chicks?

In the first few weeks, a low, covered multi-hole feeder is ideal. As chicks grow, switch to a gravity hopper feeder hung at back height to reduce refills and waste.

What size is the feeder?

It's about 140mm across and 4cm high, a compact size for brooders and small pens.

What feed should I use?

Use a chick starter crumble for chicks and a game bird or quail starter crumble for quail. For very young quail chicks, a fine crumble is easier to pick up.

How do I clean the feeder?

Empty any old feed, wash in warm soapy water, rinse well and dry fully before refilling. Clean it regularly, as damp feed spoils quickly.

Where can I buy the ELI Chick & Quail Feeder 140mm in Australia?

The ELI Chick & Quail Feeder 140mm (PPF339) is available from Bonnyrigg Produce & Garden Supplies at 462 Elizabeth Dr, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177, Australia. You can visit our store or order online with delivery across Australia.