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www.premier1supplies.com • 1-800-282-6631 Choosing a feeder… Optimum capacity is dependent on: • Number and size of birds. • How often you prefer to refill the feeders. Pick a feeder that will provide enough feed for the birds between your visits to the coop. For waterfowl use a feeder with a wide base so they can fit their bills into it. If you have a few birds or visit frequently, you can manage with a smaller feeder. As flock size increases, so should the size of the feeder. What is a bird’s daily feed intake? A medium-size adult chicken will eat about 4 oz of feed per day. This varies depending on age, size and type of feed. To keep litter out of feed… Chicks Use a Chick Stand (opposite page) . Adults 1. Use grills or guards in feeders. 2. Keep feeders several inches above the ground by hanging them or using cinder blocks. • Keep feed dry (if outside). • Be easy to refill. • Hold enough feed to keep refills to a minimum. • Minimize feed waste. Saturn 15 feeder. Popular for use indoors. Grill prevents feed spillage.