23 cm 6 Hole Long Poultry Trough

Product Overview

The 23 cm 6-hole long poultry trough is a compact covered feeder for day-old chicks, brooder boxes and small quail or partridge batches. At about 23 cm long, with a height near 7 cm and a 4 cm side wall, it sits neatly in a brooder corner and offers six round feeding holes about 4.2 by 2.5 cm in size. A spiked ridge runs along the top edge to discourage scratching and keep starter mash inside the tray.

Weighing only 85 g, each unit is feather-light, so brooder staff can move a handful between compartments in one trip. The 320 pieces per box packing is among the densest in this range, which makes the trough popular with hatcheries and exporters who want to fill containers with chick feeders at the lowest possible unit freight cost.

Key Features and Benefits

• Six chick-sized holes - six round openings let a small group of brooder chicks feed at the same time without crowding.

• Spiked top ridge - the raised spikes make it hard for chicks to scratch feed out of the tray, reducing waste and damp litter.

• Tiny 85 g weight - nearly weightless to handle, ideal for moving around brooder rooms all day long.

• 23 cm brooder footprint - fits inside small brooder boxes, transport trays and corner feeding stations without wasting floor space.

• 320 pieces per box - very dense carton packing cuts import cost per feeder for hatchery supply orders.

• Smooth rounded openings - soft hole edges protect down, combs and beaks during early rearing.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: 6-hole long poultry trough, 23 cm

• Overall length: approx. 23 cm

• Overall height: approx. 7 cm

• Side wall height: approx. 4 cm

• Feeding hole size: approx. 4.2 x 2.5 cm

• Number of feeding holes: 6

• Weight: 85 g per piece

• Packing: 320 pieces per box

• Material: lightweight durable plastic

• Design: covered tray with spiked top edge

Materials and Quality

The trough is molded from light but firm plastic that flexes instead of cracking when dropped on a concrete brooder floor. The six holes are molded in even spacing so no chick is left at the end of the line, and the rim of each hole is rounded to prevent abrasion. We check sampled cartons for hole shape, base flatness and spike integrity before dispatch, since this small feeder sees rough daily handling in busy hatcheries.

At 85 g the tray is the lightest unit in the range, yet the bottom carries small reinforcing ribs so it does not bow when a brooder staff member rests a foot against it. The round hole rims are polished smooth to protect down and delicate chick skin, and the spiked ridge is molded as one piece so no spike can snap off into the mash. Such dense packing also means less handling damage per piece during long sea freight.

How to Use and Maintain

Place the small trough flat inside the brooder, away from the heat source edge. Fill the base with starter mash or crumbs to a level just under the hole rims. Remove it once or twice a day to tip out any damp or caked feed, then brush and rinse with clean water. Because the units are so light, they dry fast; simply stand them on edge on a rack before the next use. Store spare troughs in sealed cartons to keep mice and dust off the surfaces.

When chicks grow out of the small holes, retire the tray to quail or brooder service rather than discarding it, which extends its useful life.

Applications

This tiny feeder is a natural fit for hatcheries running day-old chick brooders, where six holes are enough for each small compartment and staff need to move feeders quickly between batches. Quail, partridge and pheasant rearers also use it, since the small openings match small beak sizes.

It works well as a trial or starter feeder for new smallholders, and distributors often bundle it with brooder guards, small drinkers and heat lamps as a chick starter kit. The high piece count per box makes restocking simple for shops that sell poultry supplies by the dozen.

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.

Hatchery supply companies buy it in volume because each brooder box needs one small feeder, and 320 pieces per box means a single carton equips a whole hatching round. Quail and game bird rearers order it for the same reason: small openings match small beaks without wasting feed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many chicks per trough?

With six holes, plan on a few chicks per hole for day-old to early brooder stage and add more troughs as the flock grows. We can suggest stocking ratios based on your target bird age.

Q2: Can it be hung rather than placed on the floor?

This model is designed for floor or box placement. If you need a hanging feeder for your setup, we can show you the hanging trough series instead.

Q3: Is the plastic safe for mash feed?

The smooth plastic surface wipes clean easily and resists mash residue buildup, which is why it suits daily starter-feed routines when rinsed regularly.

Q4: Can we buy just a few boxes to test market demand?

Yes, small trial orders are welcome. Tell us the box quantity you would like and we will confirm stock and sea or air freight options for your region.