The best automatic feeders and poultry drinkers for chickens - innovations from Kerbl for species-appropriate chicken farming

A species-appropriate supply of fresh water and clean food is the basis for healthy, happy chickens. Modern automatic feeders and poultry drinkers ensure that your animals have access to clean water and feed at all times - whether in the coop, run or mobile house.

The feeders and poultry drinkers specially developed by Kerbl offer you numerous advantages: automatic water and feed supply, stable hygiene thanks to raised feet, weatherproof materials for outdoor use, easy cleaning thanks to removable parts and practical fill level indicators. This allows you to optimise your chicken run and keep chickens with minimum effort and maximum safety.

The new Kerbl poultry drinkers and feeders have been specially developed to meet the needs of chickens. The SmartCoop automatic feeder and the SmartCoop poultry waterer can also be equipped with the SmartCoop barn automation system. This means you benefit from convenient barn automation, protection against frost in winter and digital control - perfect for modern hobby farming and professional poultry keeping.

With Kerbl automatic feeders and poultry waterers, you have the basis for healthy, stress-free and economical poultry farming.

Our automatic feeders and poultry drinkers set new standards in species-appropriate chicken farming. They offer automatic water and feed supply, minimise feed loss and ensure a clean, solid solution thanks to their feet. The weather-resistant containers made of high-quality plastic, practical carrying handles and transparent tops with a measuring scale make handling easier. This allows you to feed chickens correctly and reliably check the fill level at all times.

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The innovative poultry drinkers and feeders with feet from Kerbl offer an automatic supply of water and feed, a stable stand and minimise soiling. Both products are durable, weatherproof, easy to clean and have transparent containers with a measuring scale for easy monitoring of the fill level. Thanks to their particularly space-saving design, they can be flexibly positioned on the wall or hung up and take up very little space in the stable or run. The modern, colourful designs set visual accents in the henhouse. Other practical advantages include stable feet, a convenient carrying handle, removable lids and a user-friendly click mechanism for easy filling and cleaning. Developed by Kerbl - for efficient and hygienic chicken keeping.

The SmartCoop feeder with safety flap protects the food from rodents and ensures optimum feeding thanks to the height-adjustable partition - even for floury or granular chicken feed.

The safety flap reliably keeps mice, rats and other rodents from getting to the food. The feeder is also ideal for outdoor use, as the safety flap prevents wild birds and other animals from gaining access to the food. The flap also protects the feed from light rain so that it does not get wet or clump together. Thanks to the wall mounting, the feeder is particularly space-saving and requires very little floor space. The automatic feeder can be retrofitted with the SmartCoop feed dispenser with fill level sensor (70662). This enables automatic dosing of the feed and monitoring of the feed quantity in the SmartCoop automatic feeder.

The SmartCoop poultry waterer ensures maximum hygiene with smooth-running drinking nipples, anti-mite lid and drip tray.

The robust, food-safe canister ensures a safe water supply and is easy to transport thanks to the carrying handle. The space-saving wall bracket allows flexible installation even in small poultry houses. The swivelling drip tray means the drinker can also be used as a stepping aid for chicks. Cleaning is effortless as all parts are easy to dismantle and neither dirt nor germs stick to them. The SmartCoop poultry waterer therefore offers an optimum combination of hygiene, convenience and efficiency for modern poultry farming. The poultry drinker can be retrofitted with the SmartCoop drinker heater with full level sensor (70652). This keeps the drinker frost-free all year round and allows the amount of water to be controlled.

• Compact poultry drinkers and automatic feeders with a capacity of 3-5 litres or 3-5 kg are suitable for small groups of up to 10 chickens, while a larger volume or several devices are recommended for larger flocks. The SmartCoop series is particularly suitable for automated feeding and large groups.
• Durable and easy-to-clean materials such as robust, weather-resistant plastic are ideal for automatic feeders and poultry drinkers. Stainless steel is also very robust, but is less commonly used in the hobby sector.

• Automatic water and feed supply systems work reliably if they are cleaned and maintained regularly. Modern systems such as SmartCoop or the Kerbl Hobbyfarming series are particularly recommended here.
• The refill intervals depend on the number of chickens and the capacity: 5-litre drinkers are sufficient for approx. 10 chickens for 1-2 days, automatic feeders with 5-7 kg for 2-3 days.
• Transparent containers with a measuring scale make it easy to check the fill level. Electronic systems such as SmartCoop offer a digital fill level display.
• Cleanliness of water and feed is ensured by raised feet and protected outlets such as nipple drinkers or hinged systems.

• Automatic feeders with a lockable flap, such as the SmartCoop automatic feeder, offer protection from rodents. Grids on the feed disc also prevent food loss.
• Quick and thorough cleaning is possible thanks to removable parts and smooth surfaces. Weekly cleaning is recommended.
• Simultaneous access to feed and water for all chickens is ensured by several feeders or poultry drinkers as well as sufficiently large feeding and drinking areas.

• With the SmartCoop poultry drinker and optional drinker heater, the water does not freeze in winter.
• Installation is generally straightforward and many models are ready for immediate use. Wall brackets such as SmartCoop offer space-saving installation.
• Wall mounting is possible for many models and provides additional hygiene and space savings in the barn.

• Robustness for outdoor use is provided by weather-resistant materials such as plastic or stainless steel. This means that the devices are also suitable for changing locations.
• Accessories and extensions such as attachments, holders or fill level sensors are available for many systems and enable customisation.
• Lightweight, transportable models and wall mounts offer flexibility in the choice of location - ideal for stables, runs or mobile stables.

• Suitability for different types of feed is ensured by height-adjustable partitions, as with the SmartCoop automatic feeder - whether floury, pelleted or granular feed.
• Feed waste can be effectively avoided by using grids on the feed disc and automatic folding systems.
• Different age groups in the flock require customised solutions: Lower models or special attachments are useful for chicks, and step mechanisms should be adjustable for all age groups.

• Fresh water and food at all times, even when you're away, thanks to automatic systems with a large storage container and fill level sensor. Smart systems also offer digital control.
• Mobility is guaranteed by lightweight models with a carrying handle, making the appliances easy to transport and flexible to use.
• Removable parts and handles make it easier to transport and move the appliances quickly.

• Investing in high-quality, automatic feeding and watering systems pays off in the long term by saving time, reducing feed loss and improving hygiene.
• Spare parts and repair options are available for a long time with branded products such as Kerbl, which further increases the service life of the systems.