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Hi everyone,

I’m a student currently working on a feasibility study about poultry feeding systems, and I’m trying to learn from real-world experiences of poultry farmers (small-medium scale).

I’d really appreciate any insights you can share based on your experience:

• In practice, how many chickens can comfortably use one feeder without causing feeding issues?
• How often do poultry farmers usually replace or buy new feeders?
• What are the most common problems you’ve encountered with poultry feeders?
• Is it actually an issue if chickens eat directly from the ground instead of using feeders? What problems does it usually cause?

Any practical experiences, observations, or advice would be a big help for my study. Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge!