Zylina Chicken Treadle Feeder, 22-lbs
In a Nutshell
- Door does not close properly after use
- Parts seem to be faulty, and overall design appears flimsy
- Cleaning and maintenance is challenging
- Not worth the price for the functionality issues
- Directions that came along didn't prove to be worth, comes with faulty parts
- Unhealthy and hazardous as the mice have access to the food
Quick Verdict
Despite the initial setup, the product fails to close, leading to litter and free access for non-owners which is the main issues noted by buyers. The door doesn't close and it leaves the litter becoming blast and then getting the wild birds a feast of chickens feed making them deviate to waste.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
The feeder does not have proper locking mechanism for its door
Prevention: None currently identified.
It attracts pests and wild animals as wild birds.
Prevention: None currently identified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Understandable (1)
Once set-up and with correct adjustments that feeder is exciting and useful for the chickens.
Cons
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Does not close (3) critical
The door does not close properly, defeating its purpose.
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Materials not reliable (3) major
The materials used are flimsy.
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Bad assembly and unusable (4) critical
The assembly is unclear and user unfriendly
Tip: Convenient supply of a manual about the use
Quality Trend: Declining
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
✗ Skip If
- • Anyone needing a reliable feeder — The design flaws make it unreliable for its main purpose.
- • Those with pets like cats or dogs that are likely to eat the feed — The auto close mechanism which doesn't work leads to user frustration
- • Those keeping the feeder outdoors — It attracts wild birds and pets like dogs, cats and mice as well.
Durability & Care
Cleaning Methods
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
Does the feeder come with instructions?
No, it does not come with any directions or a manual.
Is the feeder durable?
No. The feeder is noted to have reliability issues and is considered flimsy.
Highlighted Reviews
"This didn't come with any directions and it's actually a different brand than what they show on the description. When you step on it the door opens but then it doesn't close which defeats the purpose of it. I got it so the wild birds would stay out of the chicken feed."
Bottom Line
There are too many design and reliability concerns. The assembly isn't user-friendly and no clear instructions come with the product, leading to frustration for buyers. The usage of the product is not satisfactory and a clear instruction manual is expected