6 kg Poultry Feeder

Product Overview

The 6 kg red poultry feeder is the mid-size member of the gravity bucket feeder family, built for flocks that have outgrown the 4 kg entry model but do not yet need the larger 8 or 10 kg leg units. A tapered red barrel stores up to 6 kg of pellets or mash and releases feed into the surrounding ring pan by gravity, while the grid ribs around the trough keep birds standing outside instead of stepping into the ration.

It stands 28 cm tall with a 17 cm top opening and a 33 cm base pan, and each unit weighs 296 g. The proportions give a deeper hopper than the 4 kg model while keeping the footprint compact enough for narrow rearing sheds and brooder-to-grower rooms. Packing is 200 pieces per bag and per box, the same carton convention used across the range so distributors can stock several sizes without learning new pack counts.

Key Features and Benefits

• 6 kg mid capacity - bridges the gap between small backyard feeders and large commercial units, matching most family farms and small layer houses.
• 17 cm filling opening - a wide top lets a standard scoop or small bucket pour feed in without drips over the rim.
• 33 cm ring pan - the broad trough offers more eating spots than the smaller 29 cm pan, reducing bullying around the feeder.
• 296 g light body - easy to lift, move and rinse, yet rigid enough to hold its shape on uneven bedding.
• Uniform red finish - the one-colour plastic hides light stains and stays visible in the house during daily rounds.
• Consistent 200-piece packing - one bag inside one box keeps inventory simple for both wholesalers and farm stores.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: 6 kg Poultry Feeder
• Capacity: 6 kg
• Overall height: 28 cm
• Top opening diameter: 17 cm
• Base pan diameter: 33 cm
• Net weight: 296 g per piece
• Packing: 200 pieces per bag, 1 bag per box
• Colour: red
• Material: plastic
• Type: floor-standing gravity bucket feeder

Materials and Quality

The feeder is moulded from red plastic in a single consistent shade, with tapered inner walls that encourage pellets to slide down to the pan. The pan rim and grill ribs are formed together with the barrel base, so the feeding ring flexes as one piece rather than wobbling on separate joints. At 296 g the wall thickness balances light weight against durability, avoiding brittle thin plastic that cracks when kicked during cleaning. Pre-shipment checks confirm the 17 cm top, the 33 cm pan diameter and a free outlet on each unit, and cartons are sealed for export transport.

How to Use and Maintain

Place the feeder where the whole flock can reach it without crossing wet areas, then fill through the 17 cm opening until the pan trough covers with feed. Because the hopper holds 6 kg, most small flocks need refilling only once a day or every two days. During cleaning, lift the empty barrel out of the way, brush the pan grill clear of bedding, and wash with water; do not use abrasive scouring pads that scratch the inside wall and slow feed flow. Store spare units nested or stacked in a dry corner when the house is between batches.

On many small layer farms this red bucket feeder becomes the standard unit for years, because its simple shape has no small parts to break and no settings to adjust as the ration changes from starter to layer pellets. Farmers report that birds learn the feeder quickly after a couple of refills, which cuts the nervous crowding seen around new equipment. When a house scales up, the same bucket family offers 8 kg and leg-mounted versions, so staff do not have to retrain and birds see a familiar pan shape. Buying the same design across sizes also simplifies spare stock: one replacement policy covers every unit on the farm, and dealers can promise quick restocking because the 200-piece carton size is kept ready on the shelf.

Applications

This 6 kg red feeder is a practical choice for pullet growers, small layer flocks and mixed backyard poultry where birds are too large for chick trays but the operation is not big enough for automated lines. It handles layer pellets, grower mash and breeder rations without adjustment.

Rural dealers also carry this size as their main stock item, because it fits the most common farm order: a handful of feeders for a few dozen birds. The familiar red colour and simple bucket shape make it easy for customers to recognise and reorder without a catalogue.

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 it compare with the 4 kg feeder?

The 6 kg model holds 50 percent more feed and spreads over a 33 cm pan instead of 29 cm, while standing 28 cm tall; it suits flocks that have grown out of the smaller bucket.

Q2: Is it suitable for geese or ducks?

Yes, the ring pan and 33 cm footprint work for ducks and geese as well as chickens, as long as the floor around the unit is kept reasonably dry.

Q3: Can I stack feeders for storage?

The open barrel allows units to nest loosely, saving corner space in the storeroom; avoid over-stacking heavy loads that could deform the bottom pans.

Q4: What spare parts are needed?

Because barrel, pan and grill are one moulded unit, there are no wearing parts to order; if a unit is damaged it is simply replaced, and packs of 200 make restocking easy.