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The Omlet Smart Chicken Feeder. Is it Everything it Claims to Be?

Omlet Smart Feeder

Not sponsored by Omlet, I bought the feeder, and here’s my honest opinion.

Well, I did it, I bit the bullet and bought this fancy (pricey) smart feeder, hoping it would solve my feed waste problem and help keep those pesty sparrows out of my feed. They say it’s no-spill, automatically opens and closes, sends notifications right to your phone, and has a reliable app. Is it true? Yes! I’ve been using the 12 lb feeder for two weeks, and I couldn’t be happier. Setup was easy, though like any new device, taking your time to read the manual helps you fully understand its potential.
I have zero feed on the ground, which means no waste, and that means it saves money. Not to mention no dropped feed on the ground and a closed feeder at night keeps the rodents away. I set the feeder to open at dawn and close at dusk, but you can customize the schedule anytime directly from your phone. The 12 lb capacity fed my six hens for a full week—exactly as Omlet promised. Don’t have a smartphone? No problem. The feeder works right out of the box using a built-in light sensor to open and close automatically. There’s nothing to complain about, this feeder is a total win on every level.
Price: Yep, kinda spendy, $229+ shipping. Is it worth it? 100% yes.
Want to learn more? Omlet Smart Feeder

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Free Range Easy Fill Drinker, Design Flaw. An Updated Review

There is a problem with this drinker, I’m disappointed to report a major design flaw that needs to be addressed. I used this drinker for about a week and kept finding the tank full and the tray dry. This is a death sentence in Phoenix where temps are 110+. There isn’t a vent in the cover, causing a vacuum and therefore a stoppage of water flow. I drilled a couple of holes in the lid and now it’s working nicely.

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I thought the Free Range Easy Fill Drinker was a good choice for our farm because it held 3.5 gallons of water, keeping it cooler longer when the temps are extreme. For the price, I expected more, and now it’s up $10+ dollars!
I won’t tell you not to buy this drinker, but be prepared to drill a few holes in the cover or you’ll find your birds without water.
FYI: I’ve contacted the manufacturer about this problem. No response.

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My Pet Chicken, a Review

Customer Service & Shipment of Baby Chicks
How My Pet Chicken Handled a Problem Shipment

My Pet Chicken is a hatchery that ships sexed Silkie Bantams and Millie Fleurs, my favorites. They also are a hatchery that ships only a few birds, they deserve points for that. My Pet Chicken is high on my list of choices for ornamental chicks, and I’ve never had a problem with a baby chick shipment, until now.

Silkie Bantam
Mille Fleur d’Uccle
Breed of Chicks I ordered

My order of six chicks arrived yesterday, nicely packed with plenty of straw-like bedding in a nice sturdy box with ample ventilation. They were shipped on Monday and they arrived Tuesday at 2 pm, exactly what I expected.
Unfortunately, they were not handled with care either by the airlines or USPS, one Silkie was dead, and one Silkie and a Mille Fleur had broken legs. I was devastated. I’ve mail-ordered chicks many times over the last fifteen years with at least a 99% success rate. I wasn’t expecting to have any problems of this magnitude.
Unfortunately, I had to cull the injured chicks, and I must say, even though I’ve had my share of unpleasant tasks over the years having chickens… it was still traumatizing. It’s done, I’m over it, and focusing on my three healthy fuzzy butt chicks.
How Did My Pet Chicken Handle the Situation?
I called My Pet Chicken informing them of the poor arrival of my chicks. I didn’t know what I was expecting… after all, it wasn’t their fault this happened. Nevertheless, maybe I just needed to vent. So glad I called, customer service was beyond nice, and genuinely compassionate, and to my surprise, offered to send me replacement chicks or a refund for the 3 chicks lost. If that’s not customer satisfaction I don’t know what is. My Pet Chicken gets an A+ from me. 🙂

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