Red Cage Hanging Feed Trough

Product Overview

The red cage hanging feed trough is a long plastic feeding bowl made to fasten onto the front of layer cages, breeding cages and grower pens. Measuring 56 cm long, 11 cm wide and 6 cm high, it turns the cage front into a ready feeding line so birds can eat without the keeper stepping into the house. A molded divider crosses the bowl, breaking it into shorter sections that stop feed from sliding to one end during filling.

The bright red finish gives the trough strong visual contrast against galvanized mesh, which helps keepers spot empty feed levels at a glance and find every trough during the daily round. At 228 g each, the units are light enough that a worker can carry a full armload to the cages. This red version is popular on breeder farms and on small layer houses that prefer a visible, easy-to-manage feeding accessory.

Key Features and Benefits

• Hanging lug design - the top-edge lugs hook straight onto cage wire, giving a fixed feeding point with no extra brackets or tools.
• Divided long bowl - internal divider keeps feed distributed along 56 cm, so shy birds at the far end still reach feed.
• High-visibility red - red stands out clearly against metal mesh, making feed-level checks faster and reducing missed troughs.
• 228 g lightweight body - light enough to carry by the dozen, yet rigid enough to hold a full meal of pellets without sagging.
• 100 pieces per box - dense carton packing lowers per-unit sea freight cost for importers and rural distributors.
• Smooth food-contact surfaces - rounded rim and flat bottom scrape clean quickly, supporting basic flock hygiene.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: Red cage hanging feed trough
• Overall length: 56 cm
• Overall width: 11 cm
• Overall height: 6 cm
• Weight: 228 g per piece
• Packing: 100 pieces per box
• Material: durable injection-molded plastic
• Color: red
• Mounting: hanging lugs over cage front wire
• Structure: open long bowl with internal divider

Materials and Quality

The trough is molded in one piece from sturdy plastic with a consistent wall thickness. Because there are no glued joints or welded seams, there is no weak point where food residue can collect and rot. The rim is rolled smooth and the corners are rounded, which protects bird combs and keeper hands alike. We check each carton before dispatch for cracks, flash on edges and correct red color, so the units arriving at your farm or warehouse are uniform batch after batch.

The red pigment runs through the plastic rather than sitting as a surface coat, so small scuffs during installation do not show up as pale patches on the trough. The rim where birds rest their necks is slightly thicker, which prevents the oval distortion that appears on thinner copies after months of leaning hens. Consistent red color across each carton makes it easy to spot mismatched or aged units during house walks.

How to Use and Maintain

Fix the trough to the cage front by pressing the lugs over the wire until it sits level. Add feed to roughly two thirds of the bowl depth; overfilling encourages birds to flick pellets out and waste feed. Once a day, brush the bowl with a soft brush or rinse it with clean water, then refill. Periodically turn the trough end for end so the two sections wear evenly. Keep stock in a covered, dry store, away from strong sunlight, to preserve flexibility and color.

For farms replacing old troughs, keep the red color consistent within one house so workers can spot mismatched units during morning rounds.

Applications

The red hanging trough fits layer battery rows, where every cage front gets its own feeding point and the keeper walks the aisle filling them in sequence. It is also used on breeder farms that need controlled individual feeding, because the divider keeps rations separated for flock management.

Smallholder farmers and pet-bird keepers use it for hanging feeding points in quail, pigeon and rabbit setups too. Distributors commonly bundle it with nipple drinkers, egg trays and transport crates as a small complete package for new poultry households starting up.

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 trough, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Breeder farms like the red tone because it photographs clearly in stock reports, so managers can check feeding points from images taken during rounds. Small layer houses order it as a complete cage-front kit together with drinkers and egg collection trays, simplifying both procurement and later restocking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Will the red plastic fade in sunlight?

Indoor cage use keeps the color stable for a long working life. If used outdoors, shaded storage and rotation of spare stock slow down fading and brittleness.

Q2: Can chicks use this trough?

The 6 cm height suits layers and adult birds. For day-old chicks we suggest a shallower chick feeder, and we can supply those from the same equipment range.

Q3: Is it suitable for mash feed or only pellets?

The open bowl works with mash, crumbs and pellets. Mash should be filled to a lower level to avoid it being scratched onto the floor by active birds.

Q4: Do you supply other colors?

Red and green versions are the standard colors for this model. For large repeat orders we can discuss color options with our production team and confirm feasibility before quoting.