If mice are your big concern, then check out this type of feeder. We bought one of these for that reason.
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Top picture shows feeder closed. The bottom shows it open. It has a flat area the chickens must stand on in order for the door to open. But when it's closed it forms a nice tight rat proof container.
It's all metal too.
I didn't buy this exact brand but the design is exactly the same as I bought.
More info here....
https://www.raising-happy-chickens.com/best-automatic-chicken-feeder.html
Top picture shows feeder closed. The bottom shows it open. It has a flat area the chickens must stand on in order for the door to open. But when it's closed it forms a nice tight rat proof container.
It's all metal too.
I didn't buy this exact brand but the design is exactly the same as I bought.
More info here....
https://www.raising-happy-chickens.com/best-automatic-chicken-feeder.html
