Solway Dumpy Self Feed Hopper (40Kg)

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I''ve had this a few weeks now and am really pleased. We dont get any more waste from food getting wet or getting knocked over, and the pigeons can''t get it either! I only got the "tunnel" problem briefly when the food was running out- it seems to me that as long as you keep it well topped up the problem wont appear. My little flock are all quite happy with it!

By Gaynor Roberts - 17 January 2012 at 21:17

Very pleased so far, amount of feed used has dropped dramatically as wild birds can no longer get at it, I think we were feeding the whole Kintyre population of Pheasants. My hens are taking a while to get used to the new feeders, but egg production is still the same so they must be managing somehow

By Alyson Milstead - 25 November 2011 at 12:38

Good sturdy appliance & as previously stated good use of an used item. A bit relieved to find that my hens aren''t mentally sub-normal as they too are having difficultity getting the hang of it, but I will persist

By Bill Southam - 11 November 2011 at 12:12

An excellent feeder for hens which could be improved by some kind of internal tapering. For the price though I doubt it can be beaten and it''s no hardship to have a look inside once a day.

By Martin R - 01 September 2011 at 15:54

Great value and more robust than I expected, works perfectly and keeps feed dry with very little waste. Read review regarding hens not pecking at it and the tunnel in feed appearing, none of this has occured with the two we bought, with in 48 hours the hens were happy pecking at the spiral and no difficulty in the feed coming out. Will definately be buying more as funds allow. Thanks for a great value product that aids recycling as well.

By Brendan Ball - 19 August 2011 at 08:39

Not impressed so far, although a great idea to re-cycle continually having to shake the barrel because the bottom is flat a tunnel appears in the middle with food either side and nothing coming out, and the hens scatter in alarm when I have to shake it. Had a real problem getting the girls to peck it as well. Have taken it out and gone back to the previous feeders until we can figure out how to solve the problem of the flat bottom***********These are primarily game or wild bird feeders but have been used very successfully with poultry.If the feed is dry there should be no problem flowing into the spiral providing the barrel is kept topped up with the correct sized feed.

By Alison - 16 August 2011 at 12:21

Good value and great recycling of used fruit barrel. Crows and magpies disappeared from hen enclosure overnight - can''t get at the feed like they can with a traditional feeder.

By Yorkshireman - 04 August 2011 at 21:43

good product which can be fitted either with the spiral feeder or plate feeder. Should last many years but could be improved by a tapered inside down to the hole in the bottom where the food comes out.

By Mick Dowery - 29 July 2011 at 15:04

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I am having trouble getting my chickens to peck at the spiral. I have tried dropping a little food under the spiral - but they just eat that and amble off!! I have also tried getting them to eat pellets out of my hand then slowly raising it towards the spiral and eventually move my hand behind the spiral in the hope the chicken will peck at it. iI am a complete novice at this so any tips would be greatfully received. I'm about to give up and reveert to a basic trough.

It sounds as though your hens are very well fed and probably not hungry enough for them to be bothered to feed from your new feeder. Sprinkle a small amount of feed below the spiral in the morning and leave them until next day. They should get the idea within 2/3 days.

06 September 2011 at 21:59

I am looking for a way to have food available as soon as my hens 'wake up' as they are VERY noisy in the morning. I need some form of food storage/dispenser that distributes enough to keep them quiet. I only have three hens, so I expect from the description that I would only need to fill up now and again? Many thanks

Self feed hoppers can be succesful as they keep the hens busy as they peck to get the feed, 40kg is a lot of feed so would last many days

28 March 2011 at 18:02

Hi,

I already have a pan feeder, can I replace the spiral feeder with this myself, or will the hole size cut for the spiral feeder be too big/small ?

Thanks.

You can take out the spiral and screw on your pan feeder no problem

28 January 2011 at 13:35

Can I fit an accu feeder to this tub ?

Yes the Accu Feed will fit this hopper but the legs will be a bit short,

16 November 2010 at 09:20

Can I fit a pan feeder to this tub as I need it for my ducks?

Yes a pan feeder can be fitted

21 August 2010 at 09:20

is this suitable for waterfowl

The spiral feeder is not ideal for waterfowl, the hopper fitted with a pan feeder is far better. If you phone 01557 500253 this can be arranged

11 August 2010 at 16:46

will bantams be able to reach the food?