This feeder and waterer combo is designed for backyard chicken keepers who want to reduce daily feeding and watering tasks. The feeder holds 16 pounds of feed with a port design that limits waste and scattering. The waterer holds 3 gallons and includes both cup and nipple-style watering options.
Both units hang on fences, hardware cloth, or mount to walls with included hardware. This set is best suited for small to medium flocks, and the waterer cups require cleaning every few days to maintain hygiene.
Specifications
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Feeder Capacity: 16 pounds of dry feed
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Feeder Ports: 3 feeding ports
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Waterer Capacity: 3 gallons
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Waterer Style: 4 cups plus nipple option
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Mounting Options: Hanging hooks or wall-mount with included screws and brackets
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Use: Indoor or outdoor
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Material: Heavy-duty plastic
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Lid: Secure fit to keep feed clean and dry
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Included Extras: Mounting hardware, xylophone toy, installation instructions
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Recommended Flock Size: Up to approximately 10 birds
Whether This Feeder and Waterer Set Fits Your Coop Setup
If you keep a small to medium backyard flock and want a system that reduces how often you handle feed and water, this combo covers both in one purchase. The hanging and wall-mount options keep the feeder and waterer off the ground, which cuts down on bedding contamination and the mess that ground-level dishes collect.
The three-port feeder design reduces the feed scattering that open trays encourage, and the dual cup-and-nipple waterer setup gives you flexibility in how your birds learn to drink. New birds can use the cups while learning to use the nipples, which makes transitioning a flock to nipple watering easier than going nipple-only from the start.
The waterer is heavy when full, so wall-mounting with the included screws is the more stable option compared to hanging it from a hook.
What to Expect from the Automatic Port Chicken Feeder and Cup Waterer Set in Real Use
Birds adapt to this system quickly. Verified buyers report chickens taking to both the feeder ports and the waterer cups without a lengthy adjustment period. Feed waste reduction is a commonly noted improvement over open trays or dishes. One buyer refills the feeder once or twice a week depending on flock activity, which is a meaningful reduction in daily chore time.
Water cleanliness is better maintained with this system than with open dishes, particularly for buyers who previously dealt with young birds kicking debris into water containers. The cups do need cleaning every few days to stay hygienic. One buyer found that adding a small piece of copper to the waterer, as suggested in the instructions, helped keep the water cleaner between cleanings.
Installation is straightforward for most buyers, though the waterer port installation requires some care. Having a second set of hands for that step makes it easier.
The set includes a chicken xylophone as a bonus item. Buyer experience with it is mixed, and it is not a functional part of the feeder or waterer system.
Real-world performance notes sourced in part from verified Amazon customer purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you keep the waterer cups clean, and how often does it need to be done?
The cups should be rinsed and wiped out every two to three days to prevent algae and debris buildup. A small brush helps reach inside the cup housing. Adding a small piece of copper to the water reservoir, as noted in the product instructions, slows algae growth and extends the time between cleanings. Positioning the waterer away from the feeder also reduces feed dust and chaff from getting into the water.
Can this waterer work as a nipple-only system, or do the cups stay in place permanently?
The waterer includes both cup-style and nipple-style drinking options, and you can use either or both depending on your preference. The dual-option design is useful for transitioning birds that are not yet familiar with nipple watering.
You can keep the cups in place while birds learn to use the nipples, then remove or cap the cups once the flock is reliably using the nipples. This flexibility makes it more practical than nipple-only systems for new or mixed flocks.
How do you mount the feeder and waterer, and what surfaces do they attach to?
Both units include hooks for hanging on hardware cloth, wire fencing, or similar structures. The waterer also includes screws and brackets for direct wall mounting, which is the more stable option when the unit is full.
One buyer hung the feeder on hardware cloth using the included hooks and mounted the waterer to the coop wall using the provided screws. The mounting hardware is included in the package, so no additional hardware is required for a standard installation.
