Spring Feeder, The Chickens have figured it out.

Just posting this short clip before I paste together all the other ones from today.
There is a definite learning curve for the chickens, but after a couple of hours, and stealing their normal feeder from them, and slapping it for them several times, they have finally figured it out.

So why did I buy this thing when the chickens were doing fine with the Amazon Bucket Feeder?
Currently we cap the feeder every night to prevent insects or mice from getting in there. I'd like to get an automated door so we don't have to wake up at 6:45 am to let the chickens out, and I didn't see the point of getting an auto door if I have to go out and uncap the feeder in the morning anyways, so I started looking for a mouse proof feeder design.
This design should keep mice and insects out and let the chickens start eating as soon as their door opens up in the morning.

This feeder cost about $15 (not counting the bucket) and is apparently only made by one company in the UK. It is available on Amazon at:
https://amzn.to/3Bc51OV

I also have a video of how I made the feeder and its support arm if you are interested.

Hope this helps

If you found this video helpful, and buy stuff on Amazon anyways, then I'd appreciate you using this link for your next purchase:

https://amzn.to/3oyJNnf (chicken feeders shown in this video)

It will cost you nothing extra, and as an Amazon Associate, I'll earn a few cents as a commission on your purchase, even if you buy something else.