Feedomatic Automatic Chicken Treadle Feeder | Rodent-Resistant Poultry Feeder Tired of finding spilled chicken feed, unwanted visitors around your feeder, or wild birds helping themselves to your flock's food? The Feedomatic Automatic Treadle Feeder is designed to give your chickens and ducks access to their feed while keeping rodents, wild birds, and other unwanted visitors out. Its weight-activated pedal opens the covered feeding compartment when a bird steps on it and closes again when the bird steps away, helping keep feed cleaner, drier, and better contained. Available in four capacities from 5 kg to 20 kg, this automatic poultry feeder combines galvanized steel construction with UV-resistant plastic components. Adjustable weight sensitivity lets you control how much weight is needed to open the lid, while its covered design helps reduce feed waste and makes everyday flock feeding easier to manage. Key Features Automatic Weight-Activated Lid: The treadle mechanism opens when a chicken or duck steps onto the pedal and closes when the bird steps off. This helps prevent rodents and wild birds from accessing your flock's feed between meals. Adjustable Weight Sensitivity: Set the pedal sensitivity between 250 g and 2 kg (approximately 0.5–4.4 lb). This gives you control over how much weight is required to open the feeder, allowing you to adjust it to your birds. Covered, Splash-Protected Feeding Compartment: The enclosed design helps protect poultry feed from rain splashes, dirt, and unwanted contamination, making it easier to maintain a cleaner feeding area. Galvanized Steel and UV-Resistant Plastic: Built with 1 mm galvanized steel and UV-resistant plastic components. The combination provides sturdy construction while keeping the feeder quieter than an all-metal design. Pedal with Dropping Drainage Holes: Large openings in the foot pedal allow droppings to fall through rather than collect on the feeding surface, helping keep the area around the feeder tidier. Built-In Lid Support for Refilling: The lid stays open while you add feed, making hopper refills more convenient. Once closed, it locks into position. Internal Feed Dividers: Built-in dividers help manage feed movement inside the feeder and reduce unnecessary spills, helping you get more use out of the feed you purchase. Designed for Cleaner, More Controlled Feeding Open feeders can attract more than just your chickens. Mice, rats, and wild birds may help themselves to the feed, leaving you with wasted food and a feeding area that needs more attention. The Feedomatic treadle feeder addresses this with a simple mechanical system: birds must step on the pedal to access their food. Because the lid closes when the bird leaves, feed is less exposed between feeding visits. The covered hopper, splash protection, and spill-reducing internal design also help keep the feeding area more manageable. For poultry keepers looking to reduce feed losses and limit unwanted access to their flock's food, this is a practical alternative to an open chicken feeder. Choose the Right Feeder Capacity The Feedomatic automatic chicken feeder comes in four sizes. Choose the capacity that best suits your flock's feeding setup and available space. 5 kg (11 lb): A compact option for smaller flocks or feeding areas where space is limited. 8 kg (17 lb): A medium-capacity option for everyday backyard poultry feeding. 12 kg (26 lb): Provides additional feed storage for larger groups of birds. 20 kg (44 lb): The largest option, offering more hopper capacity and potentially fewer refills. Specifications Product Type: Automatic treadle poultry feeder Brand: Feedomatic Intended Birds: Chickens and ducks Weight Sensitivity: Adjustable from 250 g to 2 kg (approximately 0.5–4.4 lb) Construction: 1 mm galvanized steel and UV-resistant plastic Feeder Capacity Options: 5 kg, 8 kg, 12 kg, and 20 kg Dimensions and Weight 5 kg Capacity: 26 × 28 × 40 cm; approximately 4.8 kg 8 kg Capacity: 26 × 28 × 45 cm; approximately 5.5 kg 12 kg Capacity: 33 × 23 × 50 cm; approximately 7.2 kg 20 kg Capacity: 33 × 26 × 66 cm; approximately 8.6 kg Setup Tips Start with a lighter pedal setting: Begin at the lightest weight sensitivity and let your birds become familiar with the feeder. Gradually increase the setting as they learn to use the treadle. Choose a level, dry location: Position the feeder on a stable, level surface to support proper pedal operation. Store additional feed securely: Keeping spare poultry feed in metal storage cans nearby provides another layer of protection against rodents. Know Before You Buy The feeder uses a weight-activated treadle mechanism. Birds must step on the pedal to open the feeding lid. Weight sensitivity is adjustable from 250 g to 2 kg. The setting should be appropriate for the birds using the feeder. Allow your chickens or ducks time to learn how to operate the pedal. Starting with the lightest setting can help with the adjustment process. Choose your preferred capacity carefully, as the four sizes have different dimensions and weights. The Feedomatic Automatic Treadle Feeder gives your chickens and ducks controlled access to their food while helping keep rodents and wild birds away. With adjustable weight sensitivity, a covered feeding compartment, and four capacity options, it offers a more contained approach to everyday poultry feeding while helping reduce wasted feed and unnecessary cleanup.
