2.5 kg Medium Poultry Feeder

Product Overview

The 2.5 kg medium poultry feeder is the middle size of a round plastic feeding barrel range, built for growers and adult layers that have outgrown the small chick feeder. The red barrel stands 17.5 cm tall, with a 10.5 cm top opening and a 22 cm base pan, giving the unit a wider eating area than the 1.5 kg version. Feeding holes of 5 x 3 cm around the lower section let several birds reach feed at the same time without wasting it.

At 110 g per piece and 250 pieces per carton, this medium feeder balances capacity and freight cost neatly: it holds more feed than the small model, yet still packs densely enough for wholesale container orders. Its bright red body is easy to locate on the litter, and the one-piece mould means farmers simply fill, place and refill with no assembly steps. This size is the steady workhorse for farms running between a few dozen and a few hundred birds.

Key Features and Benefits

• 2.5 kg medium capacity - fits the growing-stage flock where daily refills start to feel tedious, stretching feeding rounds across the day.
• Enlarged 5 x 3 cm holes - the wider oval openings suit older chicks and adult beaks, while the raised rim keeps pellets inside the pan.
• Wider 22 cm base pan - more birds can line up around the barrel, and the broad base stays stable on uneven litter.
• One-piece moulded barrel - no separate lid, screws or clips means nothing breaks or gets lost during years of daily use.
• 110 g lightweight body - a stockman can carry a stack of feeders in one hand when tidying the coop after feeding.
• 250 pieces per carton - dense packing keeps the wholesale price competitive for distributors restocking regular customers.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: 2.5 kg medium poultry feeder
• Capacity: 2.5 kg
• Total height: 17.5 cm
• Top opening diameter: 10.5 cm
• Base pan diameter: 22 cm
• Feeding hole size: 5 x 3 cm
• Net weight: 110 g per piece
• Packing: 250 pieces per carton
• Colour: red
• Material: plastic

Materials and Quality

The feeder is made of rigid red plastic injection moulded in one piece, with a thickened rim around the base that resists cracking when dragged across concrete or packed tightly in a carton. The inner wall is smooth so pellets flow down evenly as birds eat, and the feeding hole edges are rounded to protect beaks and combs. The plastic is chosen for stiffness rather than brittleness, so the barrel keeps its straight walls through hot summer days without sagging or warping on the farm. Each piece is inspected for consistent colour, complete holes and solid walls before packing, and the export cartons are sealed to keep the units clean in transit.

How to Use and Maintain

Pour grower pellets or crumbs into the barrel through the top opening, place the feeder on flat ground in the feeding area, and refill whenever the pan stops refilling itself. For hygienic rearing, empty the pan and wipe it every one to two weeks, or more often in damp weather when feed can go mouldy. Stack the barrels upside down during cleaning time so dust does not collect inside.

• Space feeders so that 40 to 50 growers share one 2.5 kg barrel, adjusting by breed size.
• Keep feed dry and store spare barrels indoors away from direct sun.
• Check the base rim for cracks each season and retire any unit that shows damage.

Applications

This medium feeder suits layer farms, broiler grow-out houses, duck paddocks and goose yards where the 2.5 kg capacity matches daily consumption. It is also common in village poultry projects, agricultural supply shops and seasonal distribution businesses serving smallholder farmers in rural markets.

Distributors buy this feeder as a mid-range option between the 1.5 kg small feeder and the 3.5 kg large feeder, and it combines well with automatic bell drinkers and feeding troughs in a mixed container. Because its dimensions are standard across the range, customers can grow their flock and simply step up to the next barrel size without changing the feeding system layout. Feed shops also recommend it for layer farmers running 100 to 300 birds, where the 2.5 kg load keeps refill stops short during the busy morning feed, and the bright red body is easy to spot on bedding during evening checks.

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 is this different from the 1.5 kg small feeder?

The medium version holds 2.5 kg instead of 1.5 kg, stands 17.5 cm tall on a 22 cm base, and uses larger 5 x 3 cm holes for older birds that have outgrown chick equipment.

Q2: Which birds is it sized for?

It suits growing chickens, ducks and geese, and works well for adult layers on a small farm. Very large heavy breeds may prefer the 3.5 kg large feeder for extra pan space.

Q3: How long will one fill last?

A full 2.5 kg load covers a day or two of feeding for a small flock, depending on bird count and breed. Most farmers check feed levels once each morning and evening.

Q4: Can we order mixed sizes in one carton?

The standard packing is 250 pieces of this size per carton. For container orders, our team can arrange mixed-size pallets so you receive a balanced product range in a single shipment.