Small Chicken Feeder, Single pack (3.5L) White

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  • Designed for flocks of 2–6 hens — compact enough for small coops and runs
  • Tired of feed on the ground? The hooded base stops your chooks from flicking and raking feed out
  • Just 541mm tall — fits tight spaces where larger feeders won’t
  • Holds ~2.6kg of feed — roughly 7 days for a pair of hens, 5 days for a small flock
  • Includes feeder, 2 brackets, 4 screws, and installation guide — ready to install on timber
  • Works best with quality complete feed (crumble or pellets) — balanced nutrition with less selective eating
  • 3-year warranty — Australian made in Brisbane and Townsville
  • Includes feeder, brackets, screws, and guide — ready to install
  • Designed for flocks of 2–6 hens — compact for smaller coops
  • Hooded base keeps feed in the feeder, not on the ground

Looking for a feeder that keeps feed off the ground — without taking up half your coop?

Whether you’re setting up your first coop or replacing a messy bowl that scatters feed everywhere, the Dine-A-Chook Small Feeder is built for flocks of 2–6 hens. Compact enough for smaller coops and runs, simple to fill, and trusted by over 50,000 Aussie chook keepers.

How does the Small Feeder work?

Easy to refill — just turn the handle on the lid to lift it off, pour in feed, and twist it back on. Feed gravity-feeds into a hooded base opening. The hood gives your hens room to eat comfortably, but the shape stops them from flicking, raking, or billing feed onto the ground. A built-in rain hood channels water away from the opening, keeping feed dry outdoors. No moving parts, no training — your chickens start eating within minutes.

What size flock is the Small Feeder for?

The 3.5L size suits flocks of around 2–6 hens. It holds roughly 2.6kg of feed — about 7 days’ worth for a pair, or around 5 days for a small flock on quality complete pellets. Browse our chicken feeder range for all sizes.

Bigger flock or more space to play with? The Large Chicken Feeder holds 3.7kg and suits flocks of 6–8 hens. Want two feeding stations to reduce competition at feeding time? The Small Feeder Twin Pack covers 4–10 hens across two feeders.

What’s in the box?

Feeder with twist-on lid, 2 steel mounting brackets, 4 self-tapping screws, and an installation guide. Mounts directly to timber — ready to install, no extra parts needed.

Mounting to wire mesh? You’ll need the Wire Mesh Mounting Kit (sold separately).

What feed works best with this feeder?

Works best with quality complete feed — crumble or pellets. These give your hens balanced nutrition in every bite and reduce selective eating. Grain mixes let hens pick their favourites and miss essential nutrients.

If the feed level looks low in the tray, that’s by design — it keeps feed away from edges so your hens can’t flick it out. Try the finger test: push your finger into the opening. If you can move the feed, your chickens can reach it.

Why is the Small Feeder built to last?

Every component is injection moulded in Brisbane and assembled in Townsville — a genuine Australian made product. UV-resistant ASA plastic handles sun and rain year after year. No moving parts means nothing to jam, seize, or break. Backed by a 3-year warranty.

Pairs well with

Chicken Waterer – Twin Cup

Complete your setup with a matching wall-mounted waterer — clean water with no mess.

View Chicken Waterer →

Closure Cap

Seals the feeding opening overnight to help manage rodents and pests.

View Closure Cap →

Small Feeder Red Base

Same compact feeder with a red base — a colour chickens naturally prefer.

View Red Base →

Browse our chicken feeder range →

Product Specifications

Capacity:
3.5L (~2.6kg of feed)
Suits:
2–6 hens
Height:
541mm
Width:
127mm
Weight:
1kg (empty)
Material:
UV-resistant ASA plastic
Includes:
Feeder, 2 brackets, 4 screws, installation guide
Origin:
Made in Australia
Q. How many chickens will the Small Feeder suit?
A. The Small Feeder suits flocks of around 2–6 hens. It holds 3.5 litres (roughly 2.6kg) of quality complete feed, which lasts about 7 days for a pair of hens or around 5 days for a flock of six. If you have more birds, the Large Feeder holds 4.7 litres and suits flocks of 6–8.
Q. How does the Small Feeder reduce feed waste?
A. The hooded base opening stops chickens from flicking, raking, or billing feed onto the ground. There’s room for your hens to eat comfortably, but the shape prevents the scooping motion that scatters feed. A built-in rain hood channels water away from the feed opening, keeping feed dry outdoors.
Q. Small Feeder or Large Feeder — which one do I need?
A. It comes down to flock size and space. The Small Feeder (3.5L) suits 2–6 hens and fits smaller coops — it’s just 541mm tall compared to the Large Feeder’s 710mm. The Large Feeder (4.7L) suits 6–8 hens and holds more between refills. Both use the same waste-reducing design. If you have 5–6 hens and enough height in your coop, either will work — it’s your call on capacity vs compactness.
Q. Will the Small Feeder fit my coop?
A. At 541mm tall and 127mm wide, it’s the most compact feeder in the range. It fits tight spaces where the Large Feeder (710mm) won’t — small coops, narrow runs, and covered areas with limited headroom. It mounts flat to the wall via steel brackets, so it doesn’t take up floor space.
Q. What feed works best with the Small Feeder?
A. Quality complete feed — crumble or pellets — gives your hens balanced nutrition in every bite and reduces selective eating. Grain mixes let hens pick their favourites and miss essential nutrients, so a quality complete feed is the better choice. If the feed level looks low in the tray, that’s by design — the finger test: if you can move the feed in the opening, your chickens can reach it.
Q. How long does the Small Feeder last between refills?
A. Roughly 14 days for a pair of hens, 7 days for four hens, or about 5 days for six hens — based on ~90g per bird per day with quality complete pellets. Actual consumption varies with weather, breed, and whether they’re free-ranging during the day.
Q. Will the Small Feeder stop rats?
A. The feeder is vermin-resistant, not vermin-proof. By keeping feed contained and off the ground, it removes one of the main attractants for rodents. For additional overnight protection, pair it with a Closure Cap — it seals the feeding opening when rodents are most active. If you’re dealing with a persistent rodent problem, give us a call on 1800 103 326 and we can help you work through it.