Why Choose Chooktred?
The Smarter Way to Feed Your Chickens
Keeping backyard chickens should be simple—not a daily battle against wild birds, rats, mice and wasted feed.
That's why we created Chooktred.
Designed and hand-built on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, Chooktred is an Australian-made treadle feeder that protects your feed, reduces waste and makes caring for your flock easier.
Simply fill the feeder, place it in your coop and let Chooktred do the hard work.
Why Choose Chooktred?
🐔 Keep Feed Where It Belongs
When no chicken is standing on the treadle, the feed remains safely covered.
This helps keep out:
- Wild birds
- Rats
- Mice
- Other unwanted pests
Meaning more feed goes to your chickens—not your local wildlife.
💰 Save Money Every Week
Chicken feed isn't cheap.
The Chooktred helps reduce waste by protecting your feed from pests while also featuring our exclusive Anti-Flick Grill, designed to minimise the amount of feed chickens scratch and flick from the tray.
Less waste means more value from every bag of feed.
☀️ Built for Australian Conditions
Unlike timber feeders that swell, rot or require ongoing maintenance, Chooktred is built from genuine Australian BlueScope galvanised steel.
✔ Waterproof
✔ Rust resistant
✔ Strong
✔ Built to last for years
Every Chooktred is proudly made right here in Australia.
❤️ Safe For Your Flock
The gentle treadle movement has been carefully designed so it won't harm your chickens.
There are no heavy lids slamming shut and no complicated moving parts.
Even smaller bantams under 1kg can use the feeder thanks to the adjustable treadle system.
🌾 Holds Plenty of Feed
The Chooktred holds approximately 14kg of pellets or crumble, providing enough feed for around 15 chickens for up to 10 days, depending on breed and age.
Perfect for weekends away or simply reducing the number of times you need to refill.
🚀 Easy to Train
Most chickens learn to use the Chooktred within 1–3 days.
Simply place the feeder into Training Mode while they become familiar with it.
Once they're confidently feeding, switch to normal mode and enjoy cleaner, protected feed.
Proudly Australian Made
Every Chooktred is hand-built on Victoria's beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
We're proud to manufacture locally using Australian materials and craftsmanship, creating a feeder that's built to last and designed specifically for Australian backyard chicken keepers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many chickens will it feed?
Approximately 15 chickens for around 10 days, depending on breed and feed consumption.
How much feed does it hold?
Approximately 14kg of pellets or crumble.
Is it waterproof?
Yes. The Chooktred is designed to keep feed dry in normal outdoor conditions.
Can bantams use it?
Yes. The adjustable treadle allows birds under 1kg to use the feeder.
Will it hurt my chickens?
No. The treadle uses a gentle movement designed to be safe for your flock.
Does it come assembled?
Yes. Every Chooktred arrives fully assembled and ready to use.
Our Promise
We're confident you'll love your Chooktred.
Join hundreds of Australian chicken keepers who are spending less on feed, keeping pests away and making chicken keeping simpler every day.