WOODEN BIRD FEEDER

Wooden Bird Feeder: Timber Hopper Feed Trough for Poultry and Pigeons

This wooden bird feeder is a long timber hopper trough built for feeding poultry and pigeons, with a slatted guard along the front that lets birds put their heads through to feed while stopping them standing in the trough. Feed is loaded into the hopper and flows down to the trough as birds eat, so a good supply stays available and clean. It comes in two lengths, 60cm and 100cm, so you can match it to your flock or loft: a shorter trough for a few birds, or the 100cm length where a lot of birds need to feed at once.

The slatted front guard is the feature that makes it worth having. On an open feeder, birds hop straight in, scratch the feed about and foul it with droppings, and a lot is wasted. Here, the guard keeps birds out of the feed itself, so they feed through the gaps but can't stand in it or scratch it out. That keeps the feed cleaner and cuts waste, which adds up to real savings over a season, especially with a larger flock or a busy loft.

Made from sturdy timber, it is a solid, long-lasting feeder that sits neatly in a coop, run, shed or pigeon loft. The long hopper trough also spreads birds out along its length, so more can feed at the same time with less pushing and squabbling than they get around a small feeder.

Key Features & Benefits

• Long wooden hopper feed trough for poultry and pigeons

• Slatted front guard keeps birds out of the feed to reduce waste and fouling

• Hopper design keeps a steady supply of feed flowing to the trough

• Lets many birds feed side by side along its length

• Sturdy timber build suited to coops, runs, sheds and lofts

• Reduces crowding, scratching and mess at feeding time

• Available in 60cm and 100cm lengths

How to Use

Stand the feeder on a flat, level surface in the coop, run or loft, or fix it in place where all your birds can reach the trough. Fill the hopper from the top with your poultry or pigeon feed, keeping the level so feed flows down to the trough as birds eat. Position it where it stays dry and out of the weather, and keep the feed below the guard so birds feed through the gaps. Check the level regularly and top up as needed, and empty and clean the trough from time to time so old feed and droppings don't build up.

Getting the Best From It

• Match the length to your flock. Allow enough trough space so all your birds can feed at once. Size up to the 100cm for larger flocks or busy lofts.

• Keep it under cover. Timber and feed both last better out of the rain, and dry feed doesn't spoil or clog.

• Feed below the guard. Keeping the feed level under the slats is what makes birds feed through the gaps, which saves feed and keeps it clean.

• Clean it regularly. Empty and wipe out the trough from time to time to keep the feed hygienic for the flock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes does the wooden feeder come in?
It comes in two lengths, 60cm and 100cm. Choose a shorter trough for a few birds or the longer one for larger flocks that need more feeding space.

What birds is it for?
It is designed for poultry and pigeons, and suits coops, runs, sheds and pigeon lofts.

How does the front guard help?
The slatted guard lets birds put their heads through to feed but stops them standing in the trough, which keeps droppings and debris out of the feed and reduces waste.

Is it suitable for outdoor use?
It is best kept under cover, such as inside a coop, shed or loft, so the timber and feed stay dry and last longer.

Does it reduce feed waste?
Yes. The guard keeps birds out of the feed and the long trough spreads them out, which cuts the scratching, spillage and fouling that waste feed with an open feeder.

Where can I buy a wooden poultry feeder in Australia?
It is available online in 60cm and 100cm sizes, with shipping across Australia and local pickup in Bonnyrigg, NSW.