Square Poultry Feed Trough

Product Overview

The square poultry feed trough is a rectangular framed feeder built for chickens, ducks and geese that need wide, easy feeding openings. Its open frame runs 78 cm long, about 23.5 cm deep and 27 cm high, with tall arched openings roughly 18 cm wide by 5.5 cm deep along the front. Unlike the narrow grid trays, this square design leaves the whole front open, so large birds can reach in without squeezing through small holes.

The frame stands on its own flat base and the open structure lets keepers see feed level at a glance from across the pen. Packed 50 pieces per bag, it is a practical choice for waterfowl yards and mixed-species farms where standard chicken troughs feel too narrow for the bigger birds.

Key Features and Benefits

• Wide 18 cm openings - large arched openings fit duck and goose bills comfortably, unlike narrow chicken-grid trays.
• 78 cm rectangular frame - a long open rail that serves a whole yard of mixed birds in one placement.
• Tall 27 cm frame - stands clear of straw and bedding, keeping feed above litter level.
• Fully open front - easy to fill, easy to inspect, easy to hose out with no grid bars blocking access.
• 50 pieces per bag - simple bag packing that resellers find convenient to handle and display.
• Stable flat base - wide footprint resists tipping when geese push against the frame during feeding.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: Square poultry feed trough
• Overall length: 78 cm
• Overall depth: approx. 23.5 cm
• Overall height: approx. 27 cm
• Opening size: approx. 18 x 5.5 cm
• Packing: 50 pieces per bag
• Material: rigid durable plastic
• Design: rectangular open frame over long tray
• Color: red

Materials and Quality

The trough is molded as a rigid rectangular frame fused to a long tray base. Because the front is open rather than covered with a fine grid, the frame bars are thicker and fused evenly to carry the weight of leaning ducks and geese. Edges are rounded so bills and combs stay protected, and the base sits flat on concrete or packed earth. We sample-check each batch for frame squareness, opening width and surface finish before the units are bagged for export.

The open square frame uses thicker vertical bars than a fine grid tray, because without a covering arch the frame itself takes all the leaning force from ducks and geese. The bars fuse evenly into the long tray base, and the rounded top rails protect bills from abrasion. The 27 cm height keeps grain above wet straw, and the wide flat base resists tipping when the whole flock crowds the rail at feeding time.

How to Use and Maintain

Stand the trough on a flat section of the yard, away from puddle zones. Fill the tray with pellets, mash or grain to a moderate depth. Because the front is open, keep feed level below the bottom rail to limit flick-out. Remove damp leftovers before refilling, and hose or brush the open frame clean between flock cycles. The open design makes rinsing fast; simply tip the tray and flush from the open front.

Because the front is fully open, tuck the tray against a wall on one side so geese approach from the open side and feed in an orderly line.

Applications

Duck and goose yards are the primary use: the wide openings match larger bills, and the tall frame keeps grain above wet straw. Mixed-species farms also use it when chickens share the yard, since hens feed through the same openings without trouble.

Farm supply resellers stock it as the large-bird feeder in their range, especially in regions where waterfowl raising is common. It pairs well with long drinkers sized for ducks and with transport crates used when moving the flock to market.

For waterfowl growers ordering their first open-frame feeder, we recommend starting with a small trial bag to confirm the opening size suits your breed before scaling up.

When you are ready to order, send us the bag quantity and your nearest port, and we will quote freight options for waterfowl farm regions.

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.

Waterfowl raisers choose it because goose and duck bills need the full 18 cm opening, and the open front makes filling with grain or mash quick. Resellers in duck-farming regions list it as the open-frame alternative to covered grid trays, serving customers whose flocks mainly drink, splash and feed on straw yards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Why choose a square open frame instead of a covered grid?

The open front suits ducks and geese, which have larger bills and messier feeding habits than chickens. It also makes filling and cleaning faster for keepers.

Q2: Does the open front mean more feed waste?

Keeping the feed level below the bottom rail limits flick-out. In waterfowl yards, the trade-off for easy access is worth the small extra attention to fill height.

Q3: Is it packed in bags rather than cartons?

Yes, this model is packed 50 pieces per bag. We can confirm bag dimensions and pallet arrangements with your quotation.

Q4: Can chickens use this frame too?

Chickens feed through the wide openings without issue, so mixed flocks share one feeder type. If you raise only small chicks, start with a chick tray and move to this frame as birds grow.