Spiral Feeder & Predrilled Buckets
A basic and easy way to feed poultry and gamebirds. Feeder may be fitted into the base of any bucket.
Spiral fits most plastic buckets. Predrilled buckets are available (come with one 1.5" dia hole in bottom).
Crumbles, wheat, barley and cracked corn can be used in these feeders.
Note: Spiral Feeder & Buckets sold separately, see below.
Benefits
- We have noticed that our chickens use it as both a feeder and a source of entertainment.
- Spiral can be attached permanently to bucket.
- Bucket acts as a feed reservoir.
- Spiral is refilled as feed is dispensed.
Specs
Spiral with 2 gallon bucket | Spiral with 4 gal bucket | |
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Capacity | 12 lb | 24 lb |
Suited For | adults | adults |
Number Fed* | 48 | 96 |
Dimensions | Spiral Feeder 5"H, 1.5"W 2 gal bucket 7.75"H, 9.5"W |
Spiral Feeder 5"H 1.5"W 4 gal bucket 13.25"H, 9.5"W |
Inside/Outside | inside/outside | inside/outside |
Grill Option | no | no |
Can It Hang | yes | yes |
*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.
Precautions
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Buckets and Troughs
Square Bucket with drilled hole(s), 2 gallon
Item #564805 -Pre-drilled square buckets are ideal when building DIY feeders for orphan lambs and goat kids. Holes can be customized to support up to 6 teat units.
$13.00 -
Buckets and Troughs
Square Bucket with drilled hole(s), 4 gallon
Item #564804 -Pre-drilled square buckets are ideal when building DIY feeders for orphan lambs and goat kids. Holes can be customized to support up to 6 teat units.
$19.00 -
Buckets and Troughs
EzeLid
Item #564802 -Fits Premier’s 2 and 4 gallon square buckets. Easy to put on and off.
$5.00 -
Buckets and Troughs
Aluminum TurboScoop, small
Item #938360 -Versatile utility scoop with a front-facing handle. Easy to use and kind to wrists. Strong and rust-proof, ensuring it remains a reliable tool for years.
$16.00 -
Handling Equipment
Snap Clip, Stainless Steel
Item #965406 -Use to connect wire panels and hang poultry waterers and feeders.
$12.00 -
Wire Panels and Accessories
1/8" dia. Braided Cord, 8 ft
Item #965411 -Braided nylon cord for general utility around the farm. Hang poultry waterers and feeders. Attach wire panels and gates.
$1.50 -
Heat Lamp and Accessories
Plastic Slider (for cord adjustment)
Item #54001803 -Commonly used to adjust the rope height of hanging livestock equipment or to control the tension of corded guylines.
$0.63
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Turner F from New York
Chickens learned quickly with little assistance. Very little spillage/waste, keeps small birds from eating the feed and haven't seen a rodent in months. The snap lid can be a little difficult to open and gets dirty easily. This is still a way better option for our setup compared to ground tray feeders.
Jennifer N from Minnesota
One thing I should have investigated more was the type of feed. My chicks are on crumble and it just poured out every time it was bumped. I have the feeder in the outside run so it’s ok but it defeated the purpose I wanted it for (no waste/spill). I got a crumble that was a little larger and it works but now they don’t seem to be grasping the concept of needing to tap it to eat (vs. it all just falling on the ground to eat).
Felicia H from Pennsylvania
None of my chickens can use this. They just can't figure it out no matter what I do. I ever tried to stuff raspberries on it to give them the idea, but no dice. They have no idea it is a feeder and they just ignore it. It seems that their little beaks can't get the food out through it, even with crumbles. Please can someone tell me how to train the chickens to use it? Note I had no problem teaching my chickens to use nipple waterers, how to use my steep chicken ramp, or even a Grandpa's treadle feeder was successful with some training.
Max E from Michigan
They are working great. I put them on five gallon buckets. Very little food gets on the floor and it keeps the food clean.
Kim S from Oregon
Fabulous! Keeps the feed off the ground, covered and protected from poop and debris. I bought my own metal bucket with a lock-on lid system, and drilled a hole with a circle drill bit. Then I Gorilla-glued the spiral feeder into the bucket and VOILA! So very pleased with this product, and with literally everything I have ever purchased from Premier.