Burning (but trivial) question about feeders and waterers?

[Sinadrea]

Every time I lift the tops off my 12 gallon waterer or feeder my rooster thinks I'm threatening him. Why are most generic feeders and waterers red and white?

 

[Eggs_Over_EZ]

I have wondered the same. I found that most brand names are red and generic come in different colors now. We have yellow and light violet bottoms for a few waterers. Is it possible red attracts the chickens to use them?

 

[Sinadrea]

It's a potential reason, maybe because it stands out.
I just know some Roos are aggressively attracted to the color and when mine sees that he wants a fight.

 

[The Moonshiner]

Is it possible red attracts the chickens to use them?

This is the theory.

 

[Sinadrea]

Thanks

 

[Eggs_Over_EZ]

@The Moonshiner Exactly

 

[Sinadrea]

Yeah, I just wasn't sure why manufacturers would use a color that would upset a rooster, thats all. I guess it makes sense for beginner chicken rearers. Thanks all!

 

[NatJ]

Yeah, I just wasn't sure why manufacturers would use a color that would upset a rooster, thats all. I guess it makes sense for beginner chicken rearers. Thanks all!

It does not upset ALL roosters, just some roosters.

You could try a different color feeder or waterer, if you want to see whether the rooster cares. He might be upset by the size or shape or motion rather than the color.

 

[Sinadrea]

Not all, just my mean one!

It does not upset ALL roosters, just some roosters.

You could try a different color feeder or waterer, if you want to see whether the rooster cares. He might be upset by the size or shape or motion rather than the color.

 

[Eggs_Over_EZ]

Our mean too, who was very nice until recently gets that way when he sees me. Cannot walk into the coop without something in my hand to keep him back. We are going to extend their run which I believe will calm him down. He is a beautiful Speckled Sussex and is not aggressive with the hens but he don’t like me. Has no issue with my husband.