40 kg Poultry Feeder

Product Overview

The 40 kg yellow poultry feeder in the straight-barrel version is a large gravity station for commercial flocks that prefer an open, easy-to-clean barrel. Unlike the pointed-roof model, this unit uses a straight cylindrical barrel printed with the 40 kg marking and a wide open top with a small rim handle, sitting on a circular feeding pan. Printed measurements show the feeder stands 53 cm tall, the barrel is 51 cm across the top and the pan base measures 63 cm, with each complete unit weighing 2468 g. The open-top form makes filling and quick inspection straightforward for daily flock rounds.

This version suits farms that feed inside covered houses rather than exposed paddocks, where a roof lid is unnecessary and an open top speeds up refilling. The straight barrel walls guide feed down to the pan by gravity, and the pan rim keeps birds from stepping into the ration. At 2468 g it is lighter than the roofed 40 kg station, so two workers can reposition it after filling without extra equipment, and the plain yellow barrel is easy to inspect at a glance across a long shed.

Key Features and Benefits

• Open-top straight barrel - wide 51 cm opening for fast filling and easy visual checks of reserve feed.
• 40 kg large capacity - long refill intervals for a large flock, cutting down daily feeding labor.
• 63 cm wide feeding pan - broad base lets many adult birds feed at the same time without crowding.
• Lighter 2468 g structure - easier to handle and reposition than the roofed version, even when partially loaded.
• Smooth straight walls - feed flows down without bridging, and the interior rinses clean quickly.
• Compact 53 cm height - fits under standard shed eaves and low covered shelters.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: 40 kg poultry feeder, straight barrel type
• Color: yellow
• Overall height: 53 cm
• Top diameter: 51 cm
• Pan base diameter: 63 cm
• Net weight: 2468 g
• Feed capacity: 40 kg
• Suitable for: commercial layer and grow-out flocks

Materials and Quality

The barrel and pan are molded from rigid yellow plastic chosen to carry a 40 kg load without bowing the straight walls. The pan rim is reinforced at the base where birds lean hardest, and the open top has a molded rim handle that stays comfortable during lifting. No fragile lids or vent parts are present, which removes common failure points. Smooth inner walls prevent pellet bridging, and each unit is wiped and visually checked before packing.

The straight barrel walls are molded to a consistent stiffness, so a 40 kg load does not bow the sides over months of use, and the pan rim stays level where birds lean during feeding. The open top makes the unit quick to fill with a small loader bucket, and the molded rim handle keeps lifting comfortable for daily handling.

How to Use and Maintain

Place the feeder on flat, dry ground inside the shelter, then pour a 40 kg load through the open top until the pan fills. Check fill level daily through the open top and refill before the pan runs empty. At flock turnover, empty leftovers, hose the barrel interior and wipe the pan rim, then leave the unit open to air-dry fully before the next load. If dust builds up near the outlet, scrub it out before it blocks gravity flow.

During daily rounds, glance through the open top to confirm reserve feed level, and refill before the pan ring runs empty. If dust cakes near the outlet, scrub it out before it blocks gravity flow, and keep the unit on dry litter to avoid spoilage around the base.

Applications

This straight-barrel feeder suits layer houses and grow-out sheds where staff refill once or twice a day and value the simple open-top design. It is also used on farms that keep equipment under solid cover, so rain exposure is not a concern.

Distributors order this 40 kg station as the open-top option alongside the roofed version, letting farms choose by housing style. Mixed container loads can combine it with 20 kg and 10 kg units to cover growers and mature birds in one shipment, and our sales team advises on packing and port terms for bulk orders.

Because the straight barrel has no roof or vent, it suits covered houses where rain never reaches the feed, and the lighter 2468 g body means staff can reposition it after refilling without extra help. Distributors also recommend it for farms that buy both roofed and open-top models, matching each to whether housing is open paddock or solid cover.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How does this differ from the roofed 40 kg feeder?

This open-top straight barrel has no pointed roof or vent, stands 53 cm tall and weighs 2468 g, while the roofed model is taller and built for exposed paddocks.

Q2: Is the open top a problem outdoors?

The feeder is designed for covered housing; under open paddocks, choose the roofed version to keep rain out of reserve feed.

Q3: How many birds can one station serve?

A large group of adult chickens per unit, with stations spaced along the shed so every section reaches feed quickly.

Q4: Can I mix it with smaller feeders in one order?

Yes, 40 kg, 20 kg and 10 kg feeders combine in one container; our sales team confirms packing and pricing.