25 cm Chick Feeding Plate

Product Overview

The 25 cm chick feeding plate is a round, shallow start-feed tray designed for newly hatched chicks during their first days of life. Its small diameter fits neatly inside brooding boxes, battery brooders and starter cages, giving day-old chicks easy access to starter crumbles without a hanging feeder. The 3 cm raised edge keeps feed inside the plate and reduces scratching waste, while the dotted anti-slip surface spreads feed evenly instead of letting it pile in the center. Because the rim stays low, tiny chicks can step directly onto the dish without climbing, which supports early feeding in the critical first hours after placement.

Weighing only 78 g, this lightweight plate is easy to handle, stack and move around the brooding house. The red finish stays visible on litter and bedding, so staff can check feed levels at a glance during morning rounds. Each export carton holds 400 pieces, making it a practical stocking item for hatcheries and contract growers that set large numbers of chicks every week. The compact packing also helps resellers stock the smallest size without tying up shelf space.

Key Features and Benefits

• Small 25 cm footprint - fits brooding boxes and small starter pens where larger round trays would not fit, keeping floor space free for chicks and drinkers.
• 3 cm raised rim - contains starter crumbles and limits feed scratched out by active young chicks, cutting wasted feed in the first days.
• Dotted anti-slip bottom - textured surface keeps feed spread flat and prevents piling when chicks step onto it.
• Lightweight 78 g - easy to lift, carry and reposition by hand, even while chicks are gathered around the plate.
• 400 pieces per carton - compact packing lowers freight cost per unit for distributors and resellers buying in bulk.
• Bright red color - easy to spot on wood shavings, speeding up feed checks and cleaning rounds.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: 25 cm Chick feeding plate
• Shape: round
• Diameter: 25 cm
• Height: 3 cm
• Weight: 78 g
• Color: red
• Surface: dotted anti-slip texture
• Packing: 400 pieces per carton

Materials and Quality

The plate is molded from smooth plastic that stays rigid enough to keep its shallow dish shape yet remains light for daily handling. The dotted feeding surface is formed in the same molding step as the rim, so there are no glued-on parts that can work loose after repeated washing. Each plate is checked for flash, cracks and rim deformation before packing, and the 400-piece carton count is standardized so repeat orders arrive with the same weight and piece count. Consistent carton counts make stock control simple for dealers who buy this size every season. The smooth molded surface resists buildup of feed dust, and the one-piece design means there are no small parts that could be chewed by chicks or lost during washing.

How to Use and Maintain

Place the plate flat on the litter or mesh floor of the brooding area and spread a thin, even layer of starter crumbles over the dotted surface. Chicks step directly onto the plate, which encourages early feed intake during the first 24 to 72 hours. After each flock, wash the plate with water and mild detergent, rinse, and leave it to dry before stacking. Nest plates rim to rim to save storage space, and inspect the rim for warping before the next use. Keep a few spare plates on hand so damaged ones can be replaced without interrupting feeding. For reliable placement, set plates where drinker lines already sit, so chicks find feed and water close together from day one.

Applications

This plate is used in day-one brooding for chicks, poults and other young poultry that need ground-level feed. It suits hatcheries, small-scale family farms, research stations and educational farms that raise a limited number of birds per batch. The small size also fits brooder boxes used for shipping day-old chicks, letting buyers start feeding immediately on arrival.

It also works well as a supplementary feeder inside starter cages, where hanging tube feeders are not yet suitable for very small beaks. Distributors serving the poultry equipment trade often stock it together with drinker bases and brooder guards for complete early-stage kits, and it is a common spare part for farms running mixed-size starter programs. Hatcheries often include a plate with each starter kit so chicks start feeding within hours of arrival on the farm.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry feeding and drinking equipment for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this chick feeding plate, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which bird age is this plate suitable for?

It is designed for newly hatched chicks in the first days after placement, when birds need ground-level access to starter feed and cannot yet use hanging feeders. Once chicks grow past this stage, farms usually move up to larger plates or tube feeders.

Q2: How many pieces come in one carton?

Each carton contains 400 pieces, which keeps freight cost per plate low for repeat bulk orders from hatcheries.

Q3: Can the plates be stacked for storage?

Yes. The shallow round shape lets plates nest inside each other, so used and empty plates store with little floor space between flocks.

Q4: Is this plate available in other colors?

This model is supplied in red; neighboring sizes in the same chick feeding plate range are offered in white and red, and our team can confirm color options for your order.