Poultry Feeders and Drinkers Parts & Accessories

Rats are clever, but they are usually light. The Hatching Time's Feed-O-Matic features five adjustable weight settings. You can set the treadle to require a higher weight to open the lid.

Generally, yes, because a single rat is usually too light to trigger the treadle. This means that while a chicken can easily step on and eat, a single rat (or even a group of them) won't be heavy enough to trigger the mechanism.

Yes, this feeder is designed to prevent vermin from accessing feed intended for chickens or ducks. The mechanism is operated when a bird stands on the treadle, opening the hatch and allowing feed to trickle into the pan.

To rat-proof a Feedomatic Treadle Feeder, you need a specific metal "Rat Proofing Plate," an add-on accessory that screws onto the front of the plastic feed trough, blocking determined rodents like rats and squirrels from chewing through the plastic base to get the feed.

The Feed-O-Matic is usually praised for being quieter and having more precise weight adjustments. However, some other feeders are all-metal, which some users prefer for total protection against chewing pests.

Yes, the lid is designed to be "all-weather" and features a locking mechanism when pressed down to prevent water from seeping into the hopper.