ELI Plastic Poultry Feeder 3kg PPF11 – Hanging Gravity Chicken Feeder for Small Flocks

ELI 3kg Gravity Chicken Feeder for Backyard Flocks

The ELI Plastic Poultry Feeder (PPF11) is a practical 3kg chicken feeder for chickens and other poultry, designed to hold a good supply of feed and dispense it cleanly into the tray as birds eat. It works as a gravity chicken feeder: you fill the hopper at the top and feed flows down into the base, keeping the bulk of the feed clean, dry and protected until it is needed. For backyard chook keepers and small flocks, it takes the daily hassle out of feeding and cuts down on the mess of scattering feed on the ground.

A Divided Tray That Cuts Waste

The biggest advantage of this poultry feeder is less wasted feed. When feed is tipped loose on the ground, birds scratch it around, foul it and trample it. The green tray has divider spokes that let birds reach in and eat but make it hard to rake feed out with their beaks and feet. Keeping feed contained in the tray means more of it ends up in the birds, and the coop or run stays tidier and more hygienic.

Hanging Chicken Feeder or Ground Feeder

The metal hanging rod on top lets you use it as a hanging chicken feeder, set at the right height for your birds, or you can stand it on a flat, stable surface. As a poultry hanging feeder, it keeps feed off the ground and away from dirt and droppings, while standing it on a paver or board works well in smaller runs and aviaries.

UV Treated Plastic Built for the Coop

Made from durable, UV treated green and white plastic, this plastic chicken feeder is light, easy to move, and simple to fill and clean. The UV treatment helps the plastic stand up to Australian sun when the feeder is used in an open run. The 3kg capacity means you are not refilling constantly, so a small flock can be left with feed available through the day.

Key Features and Benefits

• 3kg feed capacity for less frequent refilling
• Gravity hopper-and-tray design keeps feed clean, dry and protected
• Divided tray helps stop birds raking feed onto the ground
• UV treated green and white plastic for outdoor use
• Metal hanging rod, or stand on a flat surface
• Easy to fill from the top and simple to clean
• Suitable for chickens and other backyard poultry

Product Details

• Brand: ELI
• Model: PPF11
• Capacity: 3kg
• Material: UV treated plastic
• Colour: Green and white
• Mounting: Hanging or free standing

How to Use

Fill the hopper from the top with poultry feed, then hang the feeder or stand it on a flat, stable surface in the coop or run. Set the height so the tray sits at about the birds' back height, which lets them eat comfortably while discouraging them from scratching feed out or perching over it. Check the feed level daily and top up as needed.

Getting the Best From It

• Hang it at the right height. A tray at roughly back height cuts waste and keeps feed cleaner.
• Keep feed dry. Position it under cover where possible, as wet feed can bridge in the hopper and go mouldy.
• Do not overfill in humid weather. Fill smaller amounts more often in damp conditions so feed stays fresh.
• Clean it regularly. Empty and wipe it out from time to time so old feed and dust do not build up in the tray and hopper.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much feed does it hold?
It holds up to 3kg of poultry feed, enough to keep a small flock supplied through the day without constant refilling.

What is the best feeder for chickens in a small flock?
For a small backyard flock, the best chicken feeder is one that holds a day or more of feed, keeps it dry and stops birds scratching it out. A 3kg gravity feeder with a divided tray, like this one, suits most backyard coops.

Can it be hung or does it stand on the ground?
Either way. Hang it from the metal rod at a comfortable height for your birds, or stand it on a flat, stable surface.

Is it a bulk chicken feeder?
It is a mid-size feeder. At 3kg it suits small flocks well, while larger flocks or keepers who want to refill less often may prefer a bigger bulk chicken feeder.

Is it a good small chicken feeder for bantams?
Yes. The 3kg size and low divided tray suit small chicken breeds, bantams and backyard flocks.

Where can I buy the ELI plastic poultry feeder in Australia?
The ELI 3kg Plastic Poultry Feeder is available from BPG Supplies, with local pickup from our Bonnyrigg store in Sydney's south-west and delivery across Australia.