{"product_id":"chicken-feeder-weight-activated-treadle-5kg-capacity-rat-proof","title":"Chicken Feeder | Weight-Activated Treadle, 5kg Capacity, Rat-Proof","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eYou are feeding your chickens. But you are also feeding rats, sparrows, squirrels, and every pest in the neighbourhood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEvery day, pests help themselves. Feed spills. Bags empty faster. Rodents move in. BeakTox stops that. The treadle mechanism locks pests out while letting your flock in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWeight‑activated treadle. No power. No batteries. No timers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA chicken or duck steps onto the platform. The lid opens. The bird eats. It steps away. The lid closes. Rats, mice, sparrows, and squirrels are too light to trigger it. Pests stay out. Feed stays in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5kg capacity. Multi‑day feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUp to four adult chickens can feed themselves for days without you refilling. No daily chore. No rushing home to let them eat. Fill it. Walk away. Your flock helps themselves on their own schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWeatherproof sealed lid. Dry feed in all conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eRain, snow, moisture, wind, debris – kept out. The lid seals the trough between feeding sessions. No mould. No wet, clumpy feed. No spoiled grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eRust‑resistant metal construction. Powder‑coated paint protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHigh‑quality metal built for outdoor life. Two times longer life than standard open‑bowl or hanging feeders. Will not rust, flake, or corrode through seasons of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSUS304 stainless steel hinge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSmooth, quiet lid action. Long‑lasting. Years of daily opening and closing without failure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAnti‑slip patterned step platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e50 x 12cm. Confident footing for chickens and ducks. Wet, muddy, frosty surfaces – they still trigger the mechanism without slipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eComplete pest exclusion. Not just a lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9 _5ac647c\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCan they get feed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eRats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNo – too light to trigger treadle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNo – too light to trigger treadle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSparrows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNo – cannot operate treadle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSquirrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNo – mechanism is chicken‑specific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNo – sealed lid blocks access\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNo spills. No scattered grain. No attracting rodents to your coop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1 x treadle feeder body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1 x lid with stainless steel hinge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1 x step platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAssembly hardware (screws, bolts, nuts)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1 x user manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQuick specs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9 _5ac647c\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWeight‑activated mechanical treadle (no power needed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFeed capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5kg (11 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTrough dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e48.5cm long, 10cm deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLid size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e51 x 20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eStep platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e50 x 12cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOverall height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e19cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePowder‑coated rust‑resistant metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHinge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSUS304 stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eChickens, ducks, similar‑sized poultry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFlock size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUp to 4 adult chickens (multi‑day capacity)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWho needs this feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBackyard chicken keepers tired of feeding rats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAnyone whose feed bill is higher than it should be\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFlock owners who travel and cannot feed daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePeople who want cleaner, drier, pest‑free coops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThose tired of sweeping up spilled grain every evening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eStop feeding the pests. Start feeding your flock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBeakTox pays for itself in saved feed and reduced pest problems. Set it up. Fill it. Watch your chickens eat while rats and sparrows go hungry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQ: Will rats and mice be able to trigger the treadle and access the feed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNo. The treadle mechanism is calibrated to adult chicken and duck body weight. Rats and mice are too light to depress the platform enough to open the lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQ: Do I need electricity or batteries to operate it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNo. Fully mechanical treadle principle. Weight of the bird directly lifts the lid. Lid closes under its own weight. No batteries, no electricity, no timers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQ: How much feed does it hold and how often does it need refilling?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5kg (11 lbs). Up to four adult chickens can feed for multiple days between refills, depending on consumption rates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQ: Can ducks use it as well as chickens?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eYes. The treadle and trough dimensions work for ducks and other backyard poultry of similar size. Step platform provides sufficient space for ducks to stand comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQ: Is it difficult to assemble?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNo. All hardware included. Basic Phillips and hex tools following the included instructions. Clear labelled parts. No specialist skills required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQ: Does the feed stay dry inside during rain?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eYes. Weatherproof lid seals the trough closed between feeding sessions. Rain and moisture cannot enter. Feed stays dry even through prolonged wet weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQ: What types of feed can be stored and dispensed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCorn kernels, rice grain, pellets, mixed grain blends, chopped vegetable scraps – standard poultry feeds. No modifications needed for different feed formats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eQ: What are the overall dimensions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLid 51 x 20cm. Trough 48.5cm long, 10cm deep. Height 19cm. Step platform 50 x 12cm. Low profile, stable footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POUJE London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54127048491335,"sku":"SKU01702POUJE","price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/8365\/9591\/files\/mkkmmky67.jpg?v=1781127198","url":"https:\/\/pouje.com\/products\/chicken-feeder-weight-activated-treadle-5kg-capacity-rat-proof","provider":"POUJE London","version":"1.0","type":"link"}