Automatic Chicken Feeder Plans/Blueprints

The automatic chicken feeder...  When we're talking about chicken feeders, it's the greatest contraption of all time!  For the complete story of the feeder, visit my post on Community Chickens. Click on this link...

• Automatic Chicken Feeder

The feeder is basically made out of scraps left over from the coop construction... Pressure treated plywood and siding make up the frame of the feeder. The trim, treadle and flap are made using cedar fence board--only $1.79 a board at Home Depot...


Here are the rough blueprints of the feeder...

 There is a slanted board on the inside of the feeder so the chicken feed will flow to the front..

Hinged Flap..

Be sure to view the video of the girls demonstrating how the feeder works!
  YouTube--Automatic Chicken Feeder

Update:  Check out the article Jeff wrote for Grit magazine on his amazing chicken feeder!--There are also more detailed blueprints and instructions included... Here's the link:  How to Build a Chicken Feeder