Broiler Trough Feeders
High capacity trough-style feeders specifically designed for raising meat birds.
Broilers have two simple jobs: Eat and grow. Unrestricted access and high capacity are necessary for an all-day buffet. However, too much access may result in soiled feed from birds climbing into the feeder, or perching above the food.
Premier’s trough feeders offer two solutions:
- Feed-saving lip has a knurled edge to help prevent birds from spilling feed onto the ground
- Freely spinning carrying reel to prevent perching above the food
Use for broilers, ducks, turkeys and any type of poultry that you’re growing for the plate.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Benefits
- Feed-saving lip has a unique knurled edge to help prevent birds from pulling feed onto the ground
- Wide base slopes to a narrow feed opening (5–5.5") offers plenty of capacity while discouraging climbing
- Feeds 15–30 birds at one time (3" space per bird)
- Portable—trough feeders can be carried using full-length carrying reel which freely spins to reduce perching
- Durable construction; 304 grade stainless steel or rugged, UV-treated plastic
Specs
Broiler Trough Feeders | |||
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Stainless Steel | Plastic | ||
2 ft | 4 ft | 4 ft | |
Feed Capacity | 10 lbs | 20 lbs | 20 lbs |
Dimensions | 23"L x 7.5"W x 7.25"H | 47"L x 7"W x 7.75"H | 48"L x 7"W x 7.75"H |
Reel Size | 3/4" round | 3/4" round | 1" square |
Assembly Required | Yes | Yes | No |
Suited For | adults | adults | |
Number Fed* | 16 | 30 | 30 |
Materials | 304 Stainless Steel Handle, galvanized |
Plastic, UV-treated | |
Use Inside or Outside | ✔ | ✔ | |
Grill | ✘ | ✘ | |
Can It Hang | ✘ | ✘ |
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Jeremiah D from Virginia
I am disappointed with the plastic throughs. We have used 10 out of the 12 that we purchased and 3 of the handles have broken when full with feed. We are going to try the stainless next time we need to order more. I just could not justify the added cost, but I am definitely going to get the stainless when I order more.
Cody T from Oklahoma
We love these trough feeders! As do our meat chickens (freedom rangers). They may be a little pricey, but the plastic ones have held up well, which makes it all worth the price!
We fill them in the morning and are good until the evening when we pull feed. So it makes feeding 12 on, and 12 off, a breeze! No worrying about chickens running out of food in the middle of the day.
We originally started with just 1 trough and have now grown to 3.
Michael B from Pennsylvania
I like this plastic one better than the steel version I also have. It’s lighter, well-balanced, and easy to carry when filled. Even though it’s plastic it looks like pretty solid material.
Emily C from Kentucky
I brought 2 stainless steel trough feeders because I raise around 100 to 120 broilers a year. They came in quickly. It took patience and a couple deep breaths but I got them assembled. The holes on the end caps didn’t match up so I switched end pieces and it fit together just fine. I have to say, I am thrilled to death with the quality of these feeders. They are so sturdy and I don’t have to worry about the handles buckling with the weight of fermented feed. I highly recommend this product!
Lisa G from Nevada
I have three of the 4 ft stainless steel feeders. They’re very durable and the broilers can’t waste the feed at all. Easy to pick up, even full of feed.
My husband puts them together, they’re a bit tight but nothing to get worked up over (at least for me since I don’t have to do it—tee hee!).
As far as how many birds they’ll feed, it depends on the type. For layers that don’t all eat at the same time you could probably get by with one for 40 birds, but we have 47 broilers and for them to all have a spot I needed three. Each feeder can fit eight 5 week old Cornish. So 3 feeders can cover 48 broilers at 5 weeks old if they all eat at the same time.