Gemini & Apollo Trough Feeders
A low-cost feeder option for your chicks, ducklings and adult birds.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Common Uses
Specs
Gemini 11 | Gemini 20 | Apollo 20 | |
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Item # | 530040 | 530045 | 530050 |
Capacity | 0.5 lb | 1 lb | 5 lb |
Suited For | chicks/ducklings | chicks/ducklings | adults/chicks |
Number Fed* | 14 | 28 | 20 |
Dimensions | 11"L 2.5"W 1-3/4"D 2"H |
20"L 2.5"W 2D" 3"H |
20"L 5"W 2.5"D 5"H |
Inside/Outside | inside | inside | inside |
Grill Option | yes | yes | yes |
Can It Hang | no | no | no |
*Number Fed is determined by capacity multiplied by 4 oz (amount of feed the average adult chicken eats per day). Crumbles, wheat, barley and cracked corn can be used in these feeders.
Benefits
How to Use
Wash in hot water using a mild soap. You may need to soak the feeder to loosen tough spots.
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Buckets and Troughs
Aluminum TurboScoop, small
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Grinders and Shellers
Bravo Feed Grinder
Item #530080 -Grind corn and other grains for your livestock at home with this 110V hammermill. 1.2 HP motor. Can produce coarsely ground flour for baking.
$602.00 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
Reusable Brooder Panel, each
Item #530155 -Build a safe, secure chick brooder using modular brooder panels. Quick to assemble with disposable and reusable options.
$5.70 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
Disposable Brooder Panel, each
Item #530150 -Build a safe, secure chick brooder using modular brooder panels. Quick to assemble with disposable and reusable options.
$2.10 -
Waterers and Accessories
Chick Stand
Item #540043 -Lifts poultry feeders and waterers away from the bedding in chick brooder pens.
$28.00 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Prima Heat Lamp® (bulb not included)
Item #557100 -A rugged and reliable heat lamp used to warm lambs, goat kids, chickens or for any animal that is sick or cold. Use standard or infrared heat bulbs.
$44.50 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Heat Lamp Bulbs, smooth glass, 175 watt, clear, package of 2
Item #557030 -Smooth glass infrared bulbs that can be used in heat lamps. Red or clear, 175 watt and 250 watt options. 6-month non-stop life.
$18.00 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Heat Lamp Stand
Item #557200 -For hanging heat lamps above brooders. Adjustable height allows user to control the surface temperature of the brooder floor.
$40.00
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Karla D from Wisconsin
I am using this for duck feed. This feeder is so handy, the ducks are 1 week old and the feed stays clean. Also it holds a lot of grain.
Linda D from New York
Love them!
Bascil M from Texas
This product has been very helpful for raising young turkeys. However, I did find that it needed a cross piece in the center to make it stronger. The center eventually spreads out and the top doesn’t stay on. I fixed it by screwing a round dowel across the middle. Even with that said I will buy more when needed and recommend them to others.
Leslie J from Oregon
The Apollo 20 feeder has greatly reduced the waste of birds scratching or beaking the food into the bedding. The feeder does allow bedding to get into the feeder when it is set directly on the ground, but I believe raising it higher as the birds grow will help with that. It holds a good amount of feed and is easy for the birds to reach into. One of the better "chick feeders" I've tried. The Apollo 20 is a bit too tall for the youngest chicks, so I think I'll try the smaller version for younger birds, too.
Eliza Z from Colorado
The large orange trough feeder is great for a large flock. It holds food well inside and not get pushed out. I use it for fermented and dry feed. My only complaint is that it is too lightweight so sometimes it gets knocked over. I now sandwich the feeder between two large rocks to hold it in place. Overall, I love this feeder.