Feed-o-matic is a poultry feeder designed to prevent rats, mice and wild birds from accessing its feed trough. When poultry steps onto its green step plate, its shutter opens automatically – space dividers help reduce spillage as does an anti-spill lip that acts as an anti-spill lip preventing feed spillage.
Operating system is virtually silent, making it ideal for extra timid flock members. Furthermore, its construction and adjustment is strong, precise and hygienic.
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Features
The Feed-o-Matic treadle feeder is an efficient way to both minimize feed loss and keep pests out. Its metal door flap, when not in use, prevents rats, mice and wild birds from accessing and contaminating its contents – as well as having dividers to separate different species competing for food from one another and special edges designed to minimize spillage. Plus its easy opening lid makes refilling simple! Plus it is completely weatherproof.
The RentACoop feeder boasts an ample storage capacity that will last several days before needing refilling, is easy to clean, and features an almost silent plastic treadle that is durable enough for flock owners’ use. Negative reviews from some flock owners point out difficulty training their hens how to use the feeder; this issue should not be blamed on RentACoop or manufacturer as there are plenty of online tutorials and videos that can assist.
Benefits
This feeder boasts an exceptional feed storage capacity that can last days without the need to refill, making cleanup much simpler. Furthermore, its plastic trough allows chickens to dine on comfortably; and features rounded corners to avoid mold growth. Furthermore, when pressing down on its lid to refill, its lid stays upright allowing you to easily fill your feeder.
The Feedomatic’s innovative design makes it impossible for rats, mice and wild birds to gain access to its feed trough. When not in use, its metal door flap covers it – and opens quickly when poultry step on the green treadle – thus minimizing wasteful feed waste and spoilage.
Setup and operation are easy for even inexperienced bird owners, yet some individuals have reported difficulty training their chickens to use the feeder properly – likely due to inexperience on their part and not any fault of the manufacturer or reseller.
Design
Contrary to traditional feeders where feed is openly accessible, this treadle design weather-proof feeder prevents vermin access and contamination by using its shutter which activates when poultry steps on the green front step – this means only your bird species are eating and it prevents rats, mice or wild birds from accessing their food source.
Reviews for the Feed o Matic have often been critical, often centering on training issues. While this may seem unusual, treadle feeders typically require initial training before their animals can use them effectively.
The unique trough design reduces wasted food by preventing birds from scratching out food from the feeder. Constructed from durable and high quality materials – such as heavy duty plastic for its lid and galvanized sheet metal for its front step step – the feeder boasts noise reduction compared to similar products available on the market.
Cost
Olba’s Feed o Matic treadle feeder has become the go-to feeder for many rent-a-coop customers. It boasts ample feed storage capacity and a secure latching lid, is galvanised for superior vermin resistance, weather proofness and its quiet operating system won’t spook extra timid poultry. Furthermore, its design prevents mice, rats and birds from accessing its feed – and will quickly pay for itself through reduced use of anti-rat or mouse poison!
Negative reviews about the Feed o Matic have mostly focused on issues with chickens being scared by its treadle or moving door, however this seems like something easily resolved through training and patience. Also, its price is extremely reasonable given all its features.
