RentACoop Automatic Treadle Chicken Feeder (40 lb)
RentACoop · coop-feeders
$210–$225
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Quick overview
Shoppers with a larger flock who want a bigger-capacity treadle feeder
Potential advantages
- 4.3 stars across roughly 855 ratings, a well-established alternative treadle feeder brand
- Larger capacity than our other feeder pick, meaning fewer refill trips for bigger flocks
- Fully mechanical — nothing to charge or connect to Wi-Fi
Potential limitations
- Larger and heavier than the 20 lb option, which matters if storage space is tight
- Same treadle learning curve as any step-on feeder — some birds adapt faster than others
- Higher price than basic gravity feeders without rodent resistance
What we think
RentACoop's treadle feeder uses the same step-on mechanism as Grandpa's Feeders, our other pick in this category, but doubles the capacity to 40 lbs — worth considering if you're refilling a smaller treadle feeder more often than you'd like. It's fully mechanical, so there's nothing to charge, pair with Wi-Fi, or subscribe to, and at 4.3 stars across roughly 855 ratings it has a solid independent track record. The trade-offs are size and weight — a 40 lb capacity feeder is bulkier to store and move than a 20 lb one — and the same treadle learning curve any step-on feeder has, where some birds adapt faster than others. For larger flocks where refill frequency is the main annoyance, the extra capacity is the clear reason to choose this over the smaller option.
Key features
Treadle (step-on) mechanism, same rodent-resistant approach as Grandpa's Feeders
40 lb feed capacity, roughly double Grandpa's Feeders' 20 lb model
No power or subscription required — fully mechanical
Metal construction with a lid
Specifications
| Subscription required | No |
| Power type | none (fully mechanical) |
| Price range | $210–$225 |
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