50 cm Chick Feeding Plate

Product Overview

The 50 cm chick feeding plate is a mid-large start tray built for brooding groups that need a wide feeding dish without moving up to the extra-large sizes. At half a meter across, the round plate creates a long feeding perimeter, so chicks from all sides can reach starter crumbles while the center stays open for resting. The 3 cm rim keeps feed contained and the dotted floor texture holds a thin, even crumble layer.

Offered in both white and red, the plate weighs 357 g, a substantial dish that stays stable on litter and mesh floors even when several chicks stand on the rim at once. Boxes are packed 100 pieces per box; the lower carton count reflects the larger diameter so that each box remains practical to handle on pallets and delivery trolleys. The white option also makes feed levels easy to judge from a distance during daily rounds. More feeding perimeter per plate means fewer refill stops in a mid-sized brooder room. One wide dish also makes the feeding zone easy to see from the aisle during health checks. Quick visual checks help staff spot empty dishes before chicks go short. Early refill keeps starter intake steady through the first critical week.

Key Features and Benefits

• 50 cm wide feeding area - serves a medium starter group from all sides without crowding the center.
• White or red finish - choose high-visibility red or neutral white to suit your brooder layout and lighting.
• 3 cm raised rim - holds crumbles in and limits feed kicked onto the litter during active feeding.
• Dotted anti-slip texture - keeps feed spread flat for even access across the whole dish, edge to edge.
• Stable 357 g weight - heavier base resists sliding when active chicks jostle for position at the rim.
• 100 pieces per box - sized for medium orders and easy stock counting at the farm store.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: 50 cm Chick feeding plate
• Shape: round
• Diameter: 50 cm
• Height: 3 cm
• Weight: 357 g
• Color: white or red
• Surface: dotted anti-slip texture
• Packing: 100 pieces per box

Materials and Quality

Molded from rigid smooth plastic, this wider plate uses reinforced wall sections to keep the 50 cm floor flat. The white and red versions come from the same mold, so dimensions and weight stay consistent across colors. Before sealing, samples are checked against the printed 357 g weight, and each box is counted to the labeled 100 pieces to keep receiving simple for distributors. Matching color versions also mean spares fit visually into any house zone. The reinforced walls also let staff carry the loaded dish one-handed during pen cleaning.

How to Use and Maintain

Place plates evenly across the brooding floor at the spacing recommended for your stocking density, and spread starter crumbles over the dotted floor in a thin layer. Refill when the exposed floor patches grow larger than a hand span. After the flock, wash with a hose and mild detergent, inspect the rim for cracks, and nest plates for dry storage. White plates make leftover feed residue easy to see, which supports cleaner wash-down routines and faster inspection. Nest the plates rim to rim while drying so water runs off instead of pooling on the floor.

Applications

This 50 cm plate suits mid-sized brooding houses, pullet starter rooms and mixed backyard flocks where several dozen chicks share one feeder. It is a practical middle step between the 40 cm dish and the 60 cm heavy-duty size, and it fits well in brooder rings where space is organized around one central feeder.

It also serves as display equipment at poultry field days and training farms, where the wide plate shows early feeding behavior clearly. Resellers bundle it with matching 50 cm feeding plate liners to offer a wipe-clean upgrade option, and they recommend it when customers outgrow smaller dishes but do not yet need the largest trays. It also works as a holding feeder for pullets moved to a new pen, letting them settle near familiar feed. Familiar feed reduces stress when chicks are moved between pens in the first weeks. Familiar feeding equipment supports calmer settling after any move. Calmer birds start feeding sooner, which protects early weight gain. Steady early weight supports better uniformity when chicks later move to layer or grow-out houses.

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 color should I choose?

Red gives high visibility on litter, while white makes feed level and dirt easier to judge; both versions weigh 357 g.

Q2: How many plates are packed per box?

Each box contains 100 pieces, counted before sealing for accurate carton-level inventory and freight planning.

Q3: Does it fit with the liner range?

Yes. A matching 60 cm feeding plate liner can be used as a disposable wipe-clean cover on compatible plates.

Q4: What bird stage is it designed for?

It is a starter-phase dish for chicks in the first weeks, before hanging tube feeders become suitable. Once birds outgrow the dish, farms usually switch to hanging feeders with adjustable height. Keeping the old plates as spares covers unexpected pen changes later in the season. Spare dishes also help when a new pen is added at short notice.