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Automatic Treadle Chicken Feeder | Feed-o-matic Olba

Description

Suitable for all chicken breeds.

4 sizes to suit your requirements: 5kg, 8kg, 12kg and a 20kg capacity

Benefits:

  • The unique treadle operation of this feeder will ensure your poultry has all-day access to their favourite feed.
  • No risk of injury with the unique treadle system which allows your poultry to walk on to the ramp which activates an inwards opening trap door, giving free access to their feed.
  • The operating system is almost silent which will not spook extra timid poultry.
  • The feeder can be operated by all poultry big and small from the smallest of bantams to the largest of heavy breeds.
  • The adjustable weight of the pedal allows adjustments for birds as little as 250 grams to open, if this is too light, then simply adjust to one of the 5 different settings.
  • Built from robust heavy gauge galvanised steel and mouse-proof. They will also work well to keep the sparrow and other wild birds out too. Please note trough and treadle are plastic and not rat proof.
  • For best results, we recommend using this feeder undercover and out of the weather.

Useful Info on Training

Training takes approximately a week. We recommend not feeding the chooks anywhere else or out of any other feeders whilst in training so they learn to use their new feeder. Try placing a stone on the treadle for the first 3 or 4 days so they learn where the food is, then remove the weight and let them learn to stand on the treadle to expose the feed. They will quickly get the hang of it. To keep the best flow into the feed trough we recommend using a small even-sized pellet in these feeders like the Weston layer pellets. Dry mash due to its powdery consistency will require regular cleaning out to keep the flow moving. Do not use feeds that contains molasses, neither are they good for your hens they also clog the feeder eg: Chook Tucker. Please note the slot at the base of the hopper can be adjusted to regulate the flow of feed. We recommend letting your chooks empty it regularly so the fine dust that builds up with both pellets and mash can be cleaned out.

Dimensions (approximate):
5kg - 260mm wide x 400mm high x 480mm deep - including treadle
8kg - 275mm wide x 470mm high x 480mm deep - including treadle
12kg - 345mm wide x 495mm high x 480mm deep - including treadle
20kg - 345mm wide x 660mm high x 480mm deep - including treadle

The two smaller sizes are narrower across the front (26cm and 27.5cm) only allowing 1 hen to feed at a time. The two larger sizes are wider (both 34.5cm) which will allow 1 very large hen or two standard sized hens (brown shavers) to feed at the same time.

Minor assembly required upon delivery.
Please follow instructions below for installing the optional rat guard.

Download Assembly Manual

ℹ️ Learn more

Automatic Treadle Chicken Feeder | Feed-o-matic Olba

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Suitable for all chicken breeds. 4 sizes to suit your requirements: 5kg, 8kg, 12kg and a 20kg capacity Benefits: The... Read more

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          Description

          Suitable for all chicken breeds.

          4 sizes to suit your requirements: 5kg, 8kg, 12kg and a 20kg capacity

          Benefits:

          • The unique treadle operation of this feeder will ensure your poultry has all-day access to their favourite feed.
          • No risk of injury with the unique treadle system which allows your poultry to walk on to the ramp which activates an inwards opening trap door, giving free access to their feed.
          • The operating system is almost silent which will not spook extra timid poultry.
          • The feeder can be operated by all poultry big and small from the smallest of bantams to the largest of heavy breeds.
          • The adjustable weight of the pedal allows adjustments for birds as little as 250 grams to open, if this is too light, then simply adjust to one of the 5 different settings.
          • Built from robust heavy gauge galvanised steel and mouse-proof. They will also work well to keep the sparrow and other wild birds out too. Please note trough and treadle are plastic and not rat proof.
          • For best results, we recommend using this feeder undercover and out of the weather.

          Useful Info on Training

          Training takes approximately a week. We recommend not feeding the chooks anywhere else or out of any other feeders whilst in training so they learn to use their new feeder. Try placing a stone on the treadle for the first 3 or 4 days so they learn where the food is, then remove the weight and let them learn to stand on the treadle to expose the feed. They will quickly get the hang of it. To keep the best flow into the feed trough we recommend using a small even-sized pellet in these feeders like the Weston layer pellets. Dry mash due to its powdery consistency will require regular cleaning out to keep the flow moving. Do not use feeds that contains molasses, neither are they good for your hens they also clog the feeder eg: Chook Tucker. Please note the slot at the base of the hopper can be adjusted to regulate the flow of feed. We recommend letting your chooks empty it regularly so the fine dust that builds up with both pellets and mash can be cleaned out.

          Dimensions (approximate):
          5kg - 260mm wide x 400mm high x 480mm deep - including treadle
          8kg - 275mm wide x 470mm high x 480mm deep - including treadle
          12kg - 345mm wide x 495mm high x 480mm deep - including treadle
          20kg - 345mm wide x 660mm high x 480mm deep - including treadle

          The two smaller sizes are narrower across the front (26cm and 27.5cm) only allowing 1 hen to feed at a time. The two larger sizes are wider (both 34.5cm) which will allow 1 very large hen or two standard sized hens (brown shavers) to feed at the same time.

          Minor assembly required upon delivery.
          Please follow instructions below for installing the optional rat guard.

          Download Assembly Manual

          ℹ️ Learn more

          • 5 stars: 62 (89%)
          • 4 stars: 4 (6%)
          • 3 stars: 3 (4%)
          • 2 stars: 1 (1%)
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          Anonymous
          Chicken feeder

          Great I have the largest one for years. Just brought 5kg as a gift.

          G
          Glenn T.
          Treadle feeder

          Has certainly stopped the birds from eating all the food every day.
          Just training chooks now on how to use it.😂

          J
          Josephine S.
          Automatic feed-o-matic treadle feeder for chickens

          Great product. Great service from Appleton's. No more sparrows and mice getting their food. Chickens didn't take too long to figure out where the food is. Thank you Appleton's.

          J
          Jollene
          These are great.

          We have a 10kg one and a 20kg one. They're awesome, keep the rain, mice and birds out, but let our chickens feed easily. Wouldn't be without one now. I've got two so I can fill them up and it lasts a decent amount of time between fills.

          M
          Maria v.M.
          Feed-o-matic treadle feeder

          We bought one of these feeders years ago, and it is only now that it needs to be replaced, so very good quality. Very easy for hens to figure out. The plastic footplate is much better than metal footplates for skittish hens.

          M
          Maelie J.
          Feed-o-matic

          The chickens took to the feeder like ducks to water, happily feeding under 3 days. Also purchased a rat guard but couldn't find instructions on how/where to install.

          Thanks for your feedback ☺️ Delighted to hear your hens have got the hang of the feed-o-matic. The instructions for the rat guard can be found on our website under Rat Guard for Feed-o-matic Treadle Feeder
          https://chooks.co.nz/products/rat-guard-feedomatic-poultry-treadle-feeder
          Please click on the orange link that says download assembly manual

          H
          Harris A.
          Excellent product

          It is an excellent product. The small size can usually feed one hen at a time. It takes a bit of time and training for the hens to learn to eat. But it definitely reduces food waste.

          T
          Terrie R.

          Excellent product for my silkies and now wild birds can eat elsewhere.

          C
          Chris D.
          Seadee

          Looks good

          L
          Lisa B.
          Fantastic service

          Prompt delivery. Excellent product. Great communication, and reasonable price.
          My girls love their new feeder. Thank you so much.

          A
          Angie S.
          Great product

          Easy to use, chooks only took a few days to get the idea on how to use it… keeps everything vermin and water free…

          R
          Rita F.
          Great Buy Great Feeder

          This is my second Feed-O-Matic Treadle Feeder. For me this is the only way to go, I just love them. So easy and clean to use, keeps out bugs & pests that shouldn’t be there. Comes in various sizes so if you have a large flock or small they are catered for.
          However when installing make sure to position feeder under cover as not totally waterproof. Other then that for me they are a MUST FOR YOUR CHICKENS!!

          N
          N W.
          Upsidedown

          One of the fitted items fixed by pop rivet was upside down. Caused a bit of frustration.

          A
          Alastair S.
          Happy Hens

          The hens will now be fed , without human interference, for many days

          L
          Lynne T.

          Took my girls a few days to work it out but they have it down. Less free meals for the sparrows 👍

          R
          Raewyn H.
          8kg review.

          Great product. Easy to assemble and works a treat for my 4 chickens. Not slow to work it out but did need some initial guidance. Now my chicken phobic husband does not have feed them when I am away!

          S
          Sarah C.
          Chicken feeder

          Still training the girls to use but a great product so far

          C
          Charlotte P.
          Feed-O-Matic Treadle Feeder

          I bought this as the sparrows were taking over my chook area like something out of a horror film! My girls only took one day to work it out and no more sparrows! Great product. I would definitely recommend it.

          C
          Caleb M.
          I am happy and the chooks are very happy

          Great feeder, the chooks have accustomed well to the brilliant feeder mechanism which is cleverly designed, is super quiet and user friendly for humans and chooks alike. Super easy to top up with additional pellets, also using existing feed first to keep it fresh. So good that I will not even consider other types of feeder designs in the future.

          L
          Lisa B.
          Happy Chooks!

          Arrived promptly, easy to assemble, works well. Thank you

          L
          Leon B.

          Feed-O-Matic Treadle Feeder

          J
          Jo S.
          The perfect Chook Feeder.

          I have had other feeders but this is by far the best one. NO other birds can get in and steal any food from the chooks. Easy to use and not as noisy as the metal ones.

          J
          Jandy W.

          Feed-O-Matic Treadle Feeder

          J
          James B.
          Saves on feed!

          And the girls didn't take long to work it out! I thought the 20kg would be wider for more girls to fit in, it is only taller unfortunately.

          S
          Sharni W.
          Works great

          Works great, does the job

          J
          Jillaine E.
          Feed-O-Matic Treadle Feeder - ***Money Saver***

          We have had some much trouble with sparrow eatingall our chook food. It was costing us way more than it should have. Once we bought the first Feed-O-Matic as realise how awesome it was, we have bought two more.

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          Heidi D.
          Better than expected

          Quick delivery. Great tips enclosed, awesome product, only down side is those big slugs can get in.

          A
          Andrea M.
          Love this feeder

          I was wasting so much money on feeding the local bird life and couldn’t go away without having someone to feed my chickens so I needed an auto feeder ASAP. After reviewing different products on the market I decided on the Feed-O-Matic. Such a great choice, It was super easy to put together and my chickens only took 3 days to learn to use it. I added a sprinkle of there favourite treat mealy worms to the feed and that made the whole training process super simple.

          K
          Kevin B.
          Great Service

          The team gave me great advice on how to look after our chook, will be back!

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          tessa b.
          Treadle chook feeder

          I'm very happy with this feeder, especially that the rain can't get in and make the feed wet. My chooks figured it out quickly.

          C
          Christine T.
          20 litre feed-o-magic treadle feeder

          We have had a problem with the int we bought. The grain was not flowing into the feeder and upon investigation we found one of the wing nuts had come undone. That one was in place when we received it. We now need a replacement wing nut because the one that has come out cannot be found! Can you please send another. I’m sure once it is sorted the unit will work for us!

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          Callum K.

          Very good, saves the chickens waiting at the door to be fed every morning. They learnt very fast and even the Peking ducks have figured it out now. Stops sparrows eating the grain as well

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