Pigeon and poultry feeders
Feeding pigeons and poultry properly comes down to the equipment as much as the feed itself — a trough that lets birds waste half of what goes in it, or a drinker that fouls quickly, undoes a lot of the good a decent feed does.
What good feeding equipment does
A well-designed poultry or pigeon feeder limits how much feed birds can scratch out and waste onto the ground, which matters both for cost and for keeping the area around the coop or loft cleaner and less likely to attract vermin.
Drinkers need to stay cleaner for longer than a simple open bowl manages, since poultry in particular will happily foul their own water source if given the chance. A design that limits access to just drinking, rather than standing or scratching in it, keeps water usable for longer between refills.
Choosing the right size and type
Match the feeder or drinker capacity to the size of your flock or loft rather than buying the biggest available — a large drinker left to stand too long between refills can actually encourage more contamination than a smaller one refreshed regularly.
Position matters too: keeping feeders and drinkers off the ground where practical, or in a covered spot, reduces both waste from weather and the amount of droppings that end up in the feed.
In this section
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Stainless Steel Pet Travel Water Bottle
A compact 304 stainless steel travel bottle with a leak-resistant cap and wrist strap for walks.
From£14.99
Ceramic Pet Food Bowl
A solid matte-glazed ceramic bowl with a heavy base that stays put through a keen eater's dinner.
From£10.99
No-Spill Slow-Drink Pet Water Bowl
A no-spill water bowl with a floating disc that lets pets drink freely while stopping splashes.
From£10.99
LickiMat OH Bowl for Dogs — Slow Feeder with Tongue-Cleaning Tips
A vet-developed dog feeding bowl with raised rubber tips that clean the tongue as your dog licks — calming, dishwasher safe, and available in three sizes.
From£12.99
Paw-Shaped Silicone Cat Treat Spoon
A soft silicone feeding spoon with a cute paw-shaped scoop, made for serving lickable wet treats and purees straight from the pouch. Mess-free, easy to clean and ideal for hand-feeding and bonding.
£9.99
Airtight Pet Food Storage Container
A high-capacity airtight storage container that keeps dry dog, cat or bird food fresh and moisture-free. Sturdy thick walls, a sealed push-lid and a clear window let you check levels at a glance, with a built-in measuring cup included.
From£10.99
Raised Double Ceramic Cat Bowls with Stand
Two tilted ceramic bowls in a gold stand with a cat-ear motif for easier eating.
£19.99
Tarhong Paw Ikat Teal Pet Placemat – BPA-Free PVC & EVA
A vibrant teal ikat placemat with paw print accents — BPA-free, wipe-clean, and 29 × 48 cm for protecting floors under pet bowls.
£8.49
Foldable Silicone Travel Water Bottle
A leaf-textured silicone travel bottle that folds open into a drinking cup, giving your dog fresh water on every walk. Soft, squeezable and roughly 14.5cm tall, with a carry strap for hands-free trips.
From£14.99
Tarhong Country Orchard Melamine Pet Saucer
A pretty fruit and floral orchard-print melamine saucer for pets — BPA-free, non-slip, shatterproof, and dishwasher safe at 13.2 cm.
£9.49
Smart Auto-Lid Pet Bowl with Stainless Steel Insert
A smart pet bowl with a motion-sensor lid that opens automatically as your pet approaches and closes to keep food fresh, dust-free and protected from insects. Includes a detachable stainless steel bowl.
£34.99
Tilted Ceramic Pet Bowl with Raised Stand
A ceramic bowl set in a raised, tilted stand to bring food to a comfortable height and reduce neck strain.
£11.99
Common questions
- How do I stop poultry fouling their own water?
- A drinker designed to limit access to drinking only, rather than an open bowl birds can stand or scratch in, makes the biggest difference. Position and regular cleaning both help on top of that.
- How often should poultry feeders be cleaned?
- Regularly enough that feed does not sit damp or mouldy — check daily and clean out fully on a set schedule, more often in wet weather when feed and water both foul more quickly.
- Can I use the same feeder for pigeons and poultry?
- Some designs work for both, but check the product specifically, since pigeon feeders are often sized and shaped differently to cope with loft conditions rather than a ground-level coop.
- Should feeders be kept off the ground?
- Where practical, yes. Raising feeders and drinkers off the ground reduces waste from weather and cuts down how much feed ends up contaminated by droppings underneath.
- What size feeder do I need for a small backyard flock?
- A smaller capacity feeder refreshed more often generally works better for a small flock than a large one left to sit for days, since feed left standing too long is more likely to go stale or attract vermin regardless of the flock size.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.