This article is part of our guide to the Revolutionary Chicken no-waste chicken feeder port. If you’re comparing feeder port designs and want to see what other features Revolutionary Chicken feeder ports offer besides being a rain proof chicken feeder, click here.
If you live somewhere that gets real rain — not just light drizzles — you know how quickly rain can ruin chicken feed.
Many popular feeder ports rely on nothing more than a small 1-inch hood. That might work in mild weather. But in slanted rain and heavy downpours, it’s not enough.
The Problem With Short “1-Inch Hood” Feeder Ports
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Rain doesn’t always fall straight down. A heavy storm has wind that can drive rain sideways. Because water flows along surfaces, once any rain gets past the hood, there’s nothing to stop it from running straight into the feed.
What Happens When Chicken Feed Gets Wet
When rain gets into chicken feed, the feed will start to clump up. Once this happens, mold will shortly follow. Moldy chicken feed is definitely a health risk for chickens. Mold contains harmful mycotoxins, which can cause cause:
- organ damage
- respiratory distress
- reduced egg production
- neurological issues
Once mold is discovered in a chicken feeder, the entire feed batch is contaminated and should be discarded immediately. That’s a lot of wasted money. It’s very important to keep chicken feed dry to prevent chicken feed from getting moldy, both for the health of your chickens and the health of your bank account.
How the Revolutionary Chicken Feeder Port Keeps Feed Dry
The Revolutionary Chicken feeder ports prevent water from getting in in three ways.
1. Gasket Seal at the Bucket Wall
Like other feeder ports, it comes with a gasket that prevents water from seeping into the feeder where they connect.
2. Extra-Long 3.5-Inch Hood for Real Rain Protection
Unlike other feeder ports, the hoods are extra long (3.5 in, 7.6 cm) and wrap around the port more to shield the feed from the rain.
Interior Lip That Stops Water Before It Reaches Feed
There is a lip on the inside of the port, so even if a small amount of water gets past the hood, the interior lip prevents it from reaching the feed.
This three-pronged approach is serious about keeping chicken feed dry. Keeping feed dry isn’t about a single feature. It’s about layered protection.
Real-World Rain Test (2.5 Inches of Rain)
Here’s a real review we got from a customer:
“My chickens love the new feeding ports. Thank you! We were able to go on vacation and not worry about their feed. It rained 2.5 inches and the feed stayed dry.”
–Phyllis in Kansas
DIY Option or Ready-Made Solution
If you want a rain proof chicken feeder, you have two options:
- Install the Revolutionary Chicken feeder ports in your own container (DIY)–Square containers work best
- Use the full Waste-Proof, Rain-Proof, Mouse-Proof Chicken Feeder
Both are backed by a full refund guarantee.
