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Grandpa's Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder Review

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Grandpas Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder - 40 lbs No Waste Poultry Feeder, Rat Proof & Rodent Proof Treadle Chicken Feeder, Galvanized Steel with Lid, Feeds 6-12 Chickens up to 10 Days

$269.95 (price as of 2026-11-07)

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Reddit score

3.2 Based on 9 Reddit owner comments · Top 100% of 2 tracked feeders, waterers & supplies

Owner sentiment
3.6
Recommendations
5.0
Spec score
Not rated
Value
1.0

How these are computed: methodology. Components without evidence show “Not rated” and their weight moves to the others.

Is the Grandpa's Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder worth it?

Based on 9 Reddit owner comments, the Grandpa's Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder scores 3.2 out of 5 (owner comments average 3.6 stars), and the theme owners raise most is waste (2 mentions).

Who it suits

  • You care about value (1 positive owner mention)

Who should skip it

  • Waste matters a lot to you (2 critical owner mentions)

What Reddit owners say

6 positive and 2 critical owner comments. Quotes link to the original Reddit comment.

value
“I love the Grandpa's Feeder as well.”
owner comment via r/BackYardChickens · 2025-12-05
“I dont know about these brands, but I love my grandpa's feeder”
owner comment via r/BackYardChickens · 2026-05-18
“We switched to a Grandpas Feeder that the chickens open by standing on a lever platform.”
owner comment via r/BackYardChickens · 2025-05-25
“The best feeder we have found is the grandpas feeder.”
owner comment via r/BackYardChickens · 2026-07-27
waste
“I have a Grandpa's Feeder and I haven't had any issues with rodents (and I have pretty much no food waste).”
owner comment via r/BackYardChickens · 2026-01-01
waste
“Grandpa's feeder.”
owner comment via r/chickens · 2026-07-25
pests rats
“Grandpas feeder to avoid attracting mice and rats.”
owner comment via r/BackYardChickens · 2026-06-22

At a glance: fit & evidence

Decision pointObserved evidence
Owners appreciatevalue (1 positive owner mentions)
Consider carefullywaste (2 critical owner mentions)
Evidence depth9 model-level owner comments. Read individual source comments below.

Key specs

As listed on the Amazon product page we checked; missing fields are never estimated.

Target SpeciesChicken
Brand NameGrandpa's Feeders
Recommended Uses For ProductOutdoor
Included ComponentsLid
Dog Breed SizeLarge
Number of Items1
Unit Count1 Count
Age Range DescriptionAdult
Breed RecommendationAll Breed Sizes
Model NumberLarge
Manufacturer Part NumberASINPPOKAL56063
Additional FeaturesAnt Proof, Rat Proof, Spill Proof, Weatherproof
Operation ModeAutomatic
Capacity40 pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H22"L x 18"W x 16"H
Item Weight23 pounds
Material TypeAlloy Steel
Product Care InstructionsHand Wash Only
ColorSilver
StyleAutomatic

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FAQ

Is the Grandpa's Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder worth it?

Based on 9 Reddit owner comments, the Grandpa's Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder scores 3.2 out of 5 (owner comments average 3.6 stars), and the theme owners raise most is waste (2 mentions).

What do Reddit owners complain about with the Grandpa's Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder?

The most common critical theme is waste (2 mentions).

How much does the Grandpa's Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder cost?

It was $269.95 on Amazon when we checked on 2026-11-07. Prices change, so check Amazon for the current price.

Alternatives

OverEZ

OverEZ Chicken Feeder

3.3 (3 owner comments)

$49.99 (price as of 2026-11-07)

wastefreezing

“In the winter I switch to something different because I need to use a heated waterer.I use the over ez feeder though!”

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Last updated 2026-11-08. Amazon listing ASIN B00TXX20GW.