The efficiency of a poultry feeding program is a fundamental requirement for maintaining both flock health and the economic viability of a homestead. In traditional management settings, feed dispersal-often caused by the natural scratching and “billing” behaviors of gallinaceous birds-results in an estimated 10% to 20% loss of grain. This discarded feed not only impacts the bottom line but also serves as a nutrient-rich substrate for mold and a primary attractant for synanthropic rodents. Consequently, modern husbandry has shifted toward engineered, port-based systems that prioritize biosecurity. This article examines the various chicken feeders for sale and why a fresh, DIY approach is the benchmark for modern coop management.
Have you ever looked at your coop floor and felt like you were just tossing dollar bills into the dirt? We’ve all been there. Most chicken feeders for sale at big stores are designed for the human eye, not for how a chicken actually behaves. Chickens love to scratch. They love to flick their food. If you give them an open bowl, they will treat it like a sandbox. We realized that if we wanted to save money, we had to change the way the birds interact with their dinner.
When we started Riverbend Resources, we wanted to fix the “messy coop” problem once and for all. We didn’t want to just sell another plastic bucket. We wanted to offer a solution that keeps your feed dry and your pests away. Our system uses a smart port design. The birds reach inside to eat, but they can’t flick the grain back out. It’s a simple change that makes a huge difference.
Why settle for a “one-size-fits-all” box when you can build exactly what you need? We love the DIY spirit. It’s about taking control of your coop. When you use our DIY chicken ports, you get to choose the container. Maybe you have a small flock and want to use a 5-gallon bucket. Or maybe you have forty birds and want to use a massive barrel. By using these high-quality DIY ports, you turn any lidded container into a professional-grade feeding station in about five minutes. We even include the drill bit for you!
We are proud to say our products are veteran-owned and Made in the USA. We know how frustrating it is when cheap plastic cracks in the winter or warps in the summer. We don’t do that here. Our materials are UV-stabilized and food-grade. We appeared on Shark Tank because we knew our design worked better than the standard chicken feeders for sale elsewhere. We believe that if you build it right the first time, you won’t have to keep spending money on replacements.
The bottom line is that your coop should be a place of joy, not a source of endless chores and wasted cash. At Riverbend Resources, we believe that smart design is the ultimate labor-saver. By focusing on “no-waste” technology and rugged, veteran-engineered materials, we’ve turned the most frustrating parts of poultry care into a streamlined process. It’s a fresh perspective on the homesteading life: one where your equipment works as hard as you do. Build it once, build it right, and get back to enjoying your flock. That’s the Riverbend promise.
Port-style feeders are the best for reducing waste. Because chickens have to reach inside to eat, they cannot scratch or flick the grain onto the floor.
Yes, because they are customizable. You can use high-quality port kits to turn a durable bucket or barrel into a “no-waste” station that fits your specific flock size.
The best way is to eliminate the food source on the ground. A “no-mess” feeder keeps the grain inside the container, making it much harder for pests to find a meal.
Absolutely! That is one of the most popular ways to use our kits. It’s the perfect size for a typical backyard flock and is very easy to move.
Generally, one port can comfortably serve about 4 to 6 chickens. If you have a larger flock, you can simply add more ports to your container.
