Do you like eggs? Do you own a farming or ranching business? You think you’ve got what it takes to raise animals? Well we’ve got just the thing you need to make that a successful reality.
Or should we say TWO things?
After all, in order to breed healthy chickens, you need good chicken feeders and waterers!
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How Do You Feed Chickens?
Aye, this is a very important question to be asking, ladies and gentlemen!
Chickens are natural explorers at heart, as they always seem to wander off in search of something to nibble on. They normally go for grain and grass, but chickens can be silly sometimes. They may see a rock and try to peck at it! We know, we’ve seen it happen before!
As such, it can be hard to make sure all your girls are getting the sufficient amount of nutrients every day. The best thing you can do is to gather all your chickens together and put them in an enclosed area where the won’t wander off. Whether it be the inside of a barn/coop or outdoors in an animal pen, you can usually ensure they all eat by putting all of their shares together in a chicken feeder and waterer. And if you’re not sure where to get one of these, just scroll on down this page for more information!
What Do You Feed Chickens?
Oho! But this is the most important question, now isn’t it?!
Even if you found yourself the perfect feeder and waterer for your birds, you still have to make sure you pick the right kind of food and drinks for them. For instance, you likely are raising chickens so they can lay eggs for you. Certain minerals and vitamins found in various foods could prove very useful in getting your girls to lay eggs. Such foods include corn, potato skins, wheat, oats, maize, low salt, and sunflower seeds. As for foods that give your birds the right amount of vitamins to keep them healthy, any vegetable or fruit will do the trick!
Well, almost any vegetable and fruit.
Chickens are said to be sensitive to fruits with high amounts of citrus in them like lemons and oranges.
Be cautious, and don’t forget to shrink the size of their bites.
Chickens struggle when their food is too big to munch on!
TOP 10 Best Chicken Feeders And Waterers
Comparison Chart
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Our Rating |
Image |
Product |
Type |
Filling Capacity |
Weight |
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#1 Editor Choice |
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RentACoop Chicken Feeder |
Feeder |
20 LBS. |
2.7 LBS. |
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#2 |
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Harris Farms Free Range Hanging Poultry Feeder |
Feeder |
7 LBS. |
2.5 LBS. |
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#3 |
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RentACoop Nipple Cup Automatic Chicken Waterer Kit |
Waterer |
¼ CUP |
2.4 OZ. |
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#4 |
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Little Giant Plastic Poultry Waterer |
Waterer |
1 GAL. |
13.8 OZ. |
|
#5 |
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Royal Rooster Drinker and Feeder Set |
Both |
6.5 LBS (Feeder)/1 GAL. (Waterer) |
4.85 LBS. |
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#6 |
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Grandpa’s Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder |
Feeder |
40 LBS. |
20 LBS. |
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#7 |
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RentACoop Chick Feeder Waterer Kit |
Both |
1 L. (Feeder)/1.5 L. (Waterer) |
8.8 OZ. |
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#8 |
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RentACoop Rainproof Chicken Feeder |
Feeder |
50 LBS |
11.55 LBS |
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#9 |
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Duncan’s Poultry Chicken Feeder |
Feeder |
55 LBS. |
15 LBS. |
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#10 |
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RentACoop Automatic Fill Waterer |
Waterer |
32 OZ./1 L. |
4.8 OZ. |
*REVIEWS:
1 RentACoop Chicken Feeder
Here it is, folks! The best chicken feeder on the market!
The RentACoop Chicken Feeder is a brilliant way to get your birdies happy with full bellies. By filling up the plastic container from the funnel at the top of the feeder, your chickens just pop their heads into the side holes and chow down. This chicken feeder can be used either indoors or out, so you have a bit of flexibility when it comes to choosing where you’re housing your egg-layers. Who can say no to that?
Unfortunately, there is one big issue that you need to keep into account when purchasing this chicken feeder. With how big the feeding holes are, there’s always a risk that your smaller chicks can get stuck inside. Not everyone raises chickens for the purpose of having baby chickens, but a good portion of you probably do. If you have chickies in your feathery family, take care to supervise them whenever they’re eating!
PROS
- Holds up to 20 lbs of food
- Fully assembled
- Weatherproof, Lightweight
CONS
- Don’t let small chicks near without supervision
- A little pricey
2 Harris Farms Free Range Hanging Poultry Feeder
Our second best chicken feeder on this list is the Harris Farms Free Range Hanging Poultry Feeder. This chicken feeder may not be able to hold as much food as the number one entrant, this deal balances things out by giving you, the buyers, the option to buy three of these with little to no difference in the price. That’s not a bad deal by any means! When you consider that you can spread the feeding out to multiple areas, you can save up the room so there’s no unnecessary clutter.
PROS
- Affordable
- Can be bought in a pack of three
- Open top allows for fast filling
- Feed ring prevents food from being scratched out
- Locks tightly
- Lightweight
CONS
- Don’t let small chicks near without supervision
3 RentACoop Nipple Cup Automatic Chicken Waterer Kit
Behold, the best chicken waterer system on the market! Not a large chicken waterer by any stretch of the imagination, the RentACoop Nipple Cup Automatic Chicken Waterer Kit proves that big things can be found in small packages. Ideal for all you DIY enthusiasts out there, these bad boys are compatible with anything and everything related to water tanks. We’re talking barrels, metal tanks, or even plastic containers! So long as a good hole is drilled into it, this chicken coop waterer will do you just fine!
The RentACoop Nipple Cup Automatic Chicken Waterer Kit can be bought in packs of various quantities, maxing up at six. This is to level out the playing field a little, considering this waterer’s size can sometimes prove to be a handicap. It’s an automatic fill, but the cup size itself is small. So be sure there’s always enough water on the other side!
PROS
Affordable
CONS
- Very small
4 Little Giant Plastic Poultry Waterer
And now for another chicken coop waterer, otherwise known as the Little Giant Plastic Poultry Waterer. As you might’ve been able to tell by its place on our list of the top ten best chicken feeders and waterers, this particular product is one of the highest rated chicken waterer amazon. It’s another chicken waterer that’s made out of plastic, but that’s okay in our book. Even though plastic can warp in hot weather, it lasts much longer than metal whenever its kept inside the coop or barn. After all, metal isn’t waterproof and is prone to rust build-up!
PROS
- Affordable
- Easy to assemble and use
- Lightweight
CONS
Some have occasional leaks
5 Royal Rooster Drinker and Feeder Set
Are you ready to see the best chicken water feeder on the market?!
The Royal Rooster Drinker and Feeder Set is the first chicken water feeder combination to show up on this list. This option is your best choice if you’re looking for a bargain of a sale. Why purchase your feeder and waterer separately when you can buy them both together for one stand-alone price? We mean, we personally think you could do no better!
So why is this option only number five on our list of the best chicken feeders and waterers? Well for starters, it’s more expensive than the other options on this list. Secondly, it doesn’t come assembled. While assembly is certainly easy, some prefer a more convenient product to be sent to their home for the price.
PROS
- Provides both a waterer and a feeder
- Lightweight
- Can hook to the wall
- Resistant to UV rays
CONS
Doesn’t come assembled
6 Grandpa’s Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder
Precisely what your grandad would’ve wanted when feeding his prized chicken coop!
The Grandpa’s Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder is a stalwart, stainless steel titan of a chicken feeder and don’t you forget it! It may be short, but let’s face it–you don’t need a tall feeder to provide nourishment to your feathered crew. If anything, it makes it easier for them to get their fill!
Of course, that could also mean that rats have an easier time entering your high-dollar chicken feeder.
But in this case, does it really?
The answer is no!
That’s right, the Grandpa’s Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder has a built in metal guard that’s there to ensure no vermin contaminates your precious birds’ lunch hour. Can you imagine how much of a convenience that is? To own an automatic feeder that also appoints itself on rat patrol 24/7? Think of all the work that you can get out of!
It’s just what Grandpa would’ve wanted!
PROS
- Holds up to 40 lbs of food
- Metal guard protects food from being stolen
- Automatically feeds
- Weatherproof
CONS
Expensive
7 RentACoop Chick Feeder Waterer Kit
Oh look, another chicken water feeder!
The RentACoop Chick Feeder Waterer Kit is yet another excellent deal for those who want to get their shopping done with less than five clicks of their mouse. Yes sir, in just a few short moments, you can smile and say these two lovelies are going straight home where they belong! Light as a feather, these bad boys can be used as indoor or outdoor chicken feeders and waterers. Just place them in a spot that your feathery friends can access it and fill them up!
Bear in mind, however, that this waterer and feeder are both made out of plastic. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, though it does mean that the material would warp if kept under the hot sun for too long. Not only that, but the waterer could possibly leak if left under these conditions. And the LAST thing you need is to let your chickens wander around hot weather with nothing to drink!
PROS
- Affordable
- Provides both a waterer and a feeder
- Lightweight
CONS
- Waterer may leak on occasion
8 RentACoop Rainproof Chicken Feeder
And how about this big boy?
The RentACoop Rainproof Chicken Feeder is a fairly large chicken feeder–scratch that, it’s THE largest on this entire list! What does this mean for you, ladies and gentlemen? Well, for starters, that means this mother-lover can hold a WHOLE LOT of chicken feed for your feathered crew; 50 lbs, to be exact! That’s enough food to last you a happy long while!
A fantastic spill proof chicken feeder to tell your friends all about, you can bet your hide that not a single crumb of chicken feed will go to waste. Every bird from your youngest to oldest will get their fair share. Whether pleasantly plump or skin and feathers, your chickens will thank you for giving their breakfast, lunch, and dinner the finest protection and containment available on the market. It may cost a bit, but it’s well worth the investment!
PROS
- Holds up to 50 lbs of food
- Can stand or be attached to the wall
- Waterproof
- Spill-proof
CONS
- Can be heavy for some
- A bit pricey
9 Duncan’s Poultry Chicken Feeder
And here we have another large chicken feeder! Despite coming in ninth place on our list of the top ten best chicken feeders and waterers, the Duncan’s Poultry Chicken Feeder is a much more beastly titan than the number eight entrant is (despite the smaller exterior size). You see, while the RentACoop Rainproof Chicken Feeder is able to hold up to 50 lbs of chicken feed, this bad boy can handle 55 lbs; five more pounds. That may not seem like a large difference at first, but five pounds really adds up once you fill it up and take note of the capacity size yourself!
PROS
- Holds up to 50 lbs of food
- Easy to assemble
- Fully metal
CONS
- Can be heavy for some
- A bit pricey
10 RentACoop Automatic Fill Waterer
With the RentACoop Automatic Fill Waterer, you’re guaranteed to have a piece of equipment that will make your chickens cluck with glee. This large chicken waterer is perfect for the rancher who doesn’t want to be bothered with purchasing stands for their equipment. Just find a good place on the wall and fill ‘er up! And it doesn’t matter if you use this indoors or out, you’ll still get the same level of perfection each time!
PROS
- Affordable
- Attachments can allow for more filling capacity
- Automatically fills
- Lightweight
CONS
- Some have occasional leaks
Concluding Thoughts
Taking care of farm animals can be a trying task if you aren’t fully equipped with the best tools. Whether you are feeding and watering chickens or quail, you owe it to yourself and your feathery compadres to give them only the best experiences. We’re talking easy access with next to no spill, and we’re talking 100% protection from invasive vermin such as rats. After all, your birds are your babies–shouldn’t they be fed like the kings and queens they are?
Thankfully, these ten amazing options for feeding and watering your birds will do just the trick. With these indoor and outdoor chicken feeders, your barn animals will know the rich delight of eating their food undisturbed. They will know the luxury of drinking the coolest, cleanest water. And when their day is said and done, they will have you to thank!
So what’s stopping you from making this lovely investment?
Get one of these chicken feeders and waterers today!
Sarah Eberle qualified and became a member of the Landscape Institute in 1980. Over the last 26 years she has practised landscape architecture and garden design, running her own business in Devon.
During the 1990s, Sarah joined Hillier Landscapes as Design Director, where she is still a shareholder but also runs her own practice in Hampshire.
Sarah has an esteemed record in RHS shows, having won eight Gold medals, Best in Show and the George Cook award for innovation twice at Hampton Court. Sarah has also exhibited at Tatton Park and BBC Gardeners’ World Live.