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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Izzy on January 08, 2016, 08:08:21 pm

Title: surely this has been listed mistaken
Post by: Izzy on January 08, 2016, 08:08:21 pm

http://www.screwfix.com/p/stockshop-wolseley-galvanised-steel-poultry-drinker-342-x-300mm-zinc-2-25kg/5869f#product_additional_details_container (http://www.screwfix.com/p/stockshop-wolseley-galvanised-steel-poultry-drinker-342-x-300mm-zinc-2-25kg/5869f#product_additional_details_container)


I am thinking about buying this small outdoor feed hopper from Screwfix (who knew they did rural supplies?) but am mystified as it is listed as a drinker. Are there drinkers that look like this?

Title: Re: surely this has been listed mistaken
Post by: clydesdaleclopper on January 08, 2016, 08:43:43 pm

Definitely a feeder

Title: Re: surely this has been listed mistaken
Post by: mojocafa on January 08, 2016, 08:56:05 pm

I've bought many poultry things from screw fix, would recommend, great service

Title: Re: surely this has been listed mistaken
Post by: Fleecewife on January 09, 2016, 12:18:05 am

I think they are drinkers, as you can see where they twist together at the bottom.  A feeder would have a mesh gap to allow the food through.

Title: Re: surely this has been listed mistaken
Post by: Izzy on January 09, 2016, 05:38:12 am

I think I will ask if I can get one ordered on approval. They're very close to my work so not out of my way. Thank you everyone

Title: Re: surely this has been listed mistaken
Post by: Womble on January 09, 2016, 09:16:21 am

Izzy,  Don't worry about the approval - just order it.  Screwfix don't quibble with returns anyway.

I'm with you, I think it's a feeder. Why else would it have a 'rolled lip to minimize wastage', and a big hat on top to stop the er, water from getting wet?  Edit: also, if you look at the actual drinkers (http://www.screwfix.com/p/stockshop-wolseley-galvanised-steel-poultry-drinker-2-25ltr/1417f), they're a different design and have clips to hold the lid onto the base.

Title: Re: surely this has been listed mistaken
Post by: Marches Farmer on January 09, 2016, 09:22:49 am

Yup, we have a dozen of them and they work very well and last indefinitely.

Title: Re: surely this has been listed mistaken
Post by: snowyriver on January 09, 2016, 09:59:16 am

It clearly states in the listing 'Traditional, hot dip galvanised feeder with rain cover and carry handle' and 'Adjustable Height Regulates Flow of Food', therefore it is a mistake.

Title: Re: surely this has been listed mistaken
Post by: Bramham Wiltshire Horns on January 09, 2016, 10:01:03 am

i bought a brinsea eco 20 inc for £140 everywhere else was £200

Title: Re: surely this has been listed mistaken
Post by: Daleswoman on January 09, 2016, 07:27:11 pm

I would say it's a drinker, I used to have one just like it many years ago, before plastic ones were available.