If you’re raising chickens, you probably know how important it is to keep your flock well-fed and healthy. But have you ever noticed that your feed seems to disappear faster than your chickens can eat it? Or maybe you’ve seen rats or other pests around your coop? These problems are common for many chicken owners, and that’s where a Rodent Deterring Feeder can really help.
In this blog, we will explain the benefits of using a rodent deterring feeder and why it’s a great choice for anyone raising chickens.
Deters Rodents from Stealing Feed
One of the biggest problems with open or regular chicken feeders is that they are messy and attract mice, rats and other vermin. They all love chicken feed, and once they find it, they keep coming back. They eat the feed and leave less for your chickens. This means you end up buying more feed than you should have to.
A rodent deterring feeder is designed to keep rodents from accessing the food. Most feeders have an “open trough”, which is essentially a buffet for rodents and all other types of animals. If you use feeder ports, you can significantly reduce this problem. If you place this feeder on a base smaller than the container, this will keep your feed mice proof as they will sit too high for them to access. Rats can possibly still jump and access, but it is more difficult, and since there is no mess, it will not attract rats. You can raise the feeder higher at night, or use the covers at night to also deter them. As the ports are smaller, it will also help keep larger animals out of the feed, like goats and such.
Keeps Feed Clean and Safe
Rats and other pests can contaminate chicken feed. They carry diseases and bacteria, which can make your chickens sick if they eat the contaminated feed. A rodent deterring feeder helps keep the feed clean by reducing the access to of getting into it.
Healthy chickens are happy chickens, and they will lay more eggs and live longer.
Reduces Waste
Rodents don’t just eat the feed; they also knock it over, making a mess in the coop. The spilled feed gets mixed with dirt or bedding and can’t be used. This leads to even more waste.
A rodent deterring feeder minimizes waste by keeping the feed contained. Your chickens will only eat what they need, and the rest stays safely inside the feeder. Less waste means you won’t need to buy as much feed, saving you money in the long run.
Improves Coop Hygiene
When rats come around, they don’t just eat your chicken feed—they also leave droppings behind. This can make your coop dirty and unhygienic. A cleaner coop is essential for the health and comfort of your chickens.
A rodent deterring feeder helps keep your coop cleaner by preventing mice and deterring rats. With fewer pests in the coop, you won’t have to worry as much about cleaning up after them.
Simple and Easy to Use
You might think that a rodent deterring feeder sounds complicated, but it’s actually very easy to use. Simply drill the hole with the provided hole-saw, insert the ports and you are done. As your chickens can see the feed, there is no training needed!
You just need to open the top, pour in the feed, and close it. There’s no complicated process or special tools needed.
Saves Time and Effort
Feeding your chickens should be easy and stress-free. With a rodent deterring feeder, you don’t have to worry about constantly refilling the feeder or dealing with pests. This saves you time and effort, so you can focus on other tasks around the farm or enjoy spending time with your chickens.
Closing statements
A Rodent Deterring Chicken Feeder makes life easier for you and your chickens. At our store, we’re proud to offer high-quality feeders that can help you take better care of your flock. Whether you’re a small backyard chicken keeper or managing a larger flock, we have the perfect feeder to meet your needs.
Contact us today at Riverbend Resources (.com) if you’re looking for the Best Feeders foryour Chickens! Our high-quality, durable feeders are designed to keep your flock well-fed while minimizing waste and mess.
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