Lixit Chicken Feeder or Waterer, 3.8 L, Reversible Base, Made in USA

Lixit’s 4-quart (3.79 L) feeder or waterer is made in the USA for grown chickens and other wildlife, with a reversible base for serving food or water.

• The 64 fl oz (1.89 L) and 128 fl oz (3.79 L) sizes hold 4 lb (1.8 kg) or 8 lb (3.6 kg) of food, respectively — choose the capacity that suits your setup.
• A reversible base provides a food or water setup — switch the base to change its use.
• A wide reservoir opening gives chickens easy access to food.
• The feeder or waterer is designed for grown chickens — it is not meant for young chicks.
• The feeder or waterer is easy to clean and maintain — useful when chickens make a mess.

Chickens need access to food or water, and this Lixit design lets you use one feeder or waterer in either role. It is sized for grown chickens and can also be used for other wildlife. The reversible base lets you adapt the setup to the task at hand, while the removable reservoir gives you a straightforward way to change modes.

How do you switch between feeding and watering?

Unscrew the reservoir, flip the base over, and reattach the reservoir to change between food and water use. This reversible-base design lets you choose the function without changing the feeder or waterer. The wide reservoir opening also provides easy access to food for chickens.

• Remove the reservoir by unscrewing it.
• Turn the base over to select the other use.
• Reattach the reservoir after flipping the base.

Which size is the 4-quart model, and how much food does it hold?

The 4-quart model is the 128 fl oz (3.79 L) size and holds 8 lb (3.6 kg) of food. A 64 fl oz (1.89 L) size is also available and holds 4 lb (1.8 kg) of food. Match the capacity to the amount of food you want the feeder to hold.

• 128 fl oz size: holds 8 lb (3.6 kg) of food.
• 64 fl oz size: holds 4 lb (1.8 kg) of food.

Is this feeder or waterer suitable for young chicks?

No. Lixit makes this feeder or waterer for grown chickens, and it is not meant for young chicks. Its stated use also includes other wildlife. The wide reservoir opening is intended to give chickens easy access to food, while the reversible base allows either food or water use.

• Intended for grown chickens and other wildlife.
• Not meant for young chicks.

How do you clean and maintain it?

The feeder or waterer is easy to clean and maintain. Its reservoir unscrews from the base, which also allows the base to be flipped when changing between food and water use. The product is designed for chicken setups where mess can happen.

• The reservoir unscrews from the base.
• Made in the USA.

This Lixit feeder or waterer suits people caring for grown chickens or other wildlife who want a single design for serving food or water. Its 4-quart capacity, reversible base, and intended use for grown chickens define its fit.

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