RentACoop Chicken Treat Dispenser - Multi-Treat Enrichment Toy and Boredom Buster, Easy Top-Fill, Wall-Mounted Review (2026)

Who this dispenser is meant for

This is RentACoop's small chicken treat dispenser, a two tube, wall mounted enrichment toy meant for keepers whose hens show signs of boredom, such as feather pecking or bullying within the flock. It suits coops and runs with a solid wall, post, or wooden frame to mount it on, since it is designed to be screwed into place rather than hung loosely. The two tube format works well for smaller flocks or as a first enrichment toy, giving hens a slow release source of scratch, pellets, or mealworms to peck at throughout the day. Keepers with larger flocks or more severe pecking issues may eventually want the larger four tube version, but this smaller unit is a reasonable starting point for testing whether treat dispensing helps calm the group.

Design, materials, and what comes in the box

The dispenser is built from weatherproof, UV protected, BPA free plastic rated for year round indoor or outdoor use, which matters since it lives exposed to weather in most coop setups. The package includes two treat tubes, top fill lids, two caps with three holes and two caps with a single hole for controlling how quickly treats release, a wooden treat scoop, a 9 inch mounting rod, a locking wingnut, and mounting hardware. The interchangeable caps let you match the opening size to what you are feeding, using smaller holes for fine scratch and larger holes for chunkier treats like mealworms or pellets. Treats themselves are not included, so budget for scratch grains or dried protein treats separately.

Mounting it and keeping it filled

Installation involves screwing the mounting rod into a wooden wall or post using the included hardware, then sliding the tubes onto the rod and securing them with the locking wingnut. The top fill design means you can refill each tube from above without fully disassembling the unit, which speeds up the daily or weekly top off. Because it mounts to a fixed surface, positioning it at a height that lets hens peck comfortably without letting the tubes touch bedding is worth getting right during install, since droppings and moisture on the ground can spoil treats if the dispenser sits too low. Periodic wiping down of the tubes helps prevent buildup, especially with oilier treats like mealworms.

How it stacks up against other boredom busters

Compared with simpler hanging peck toys like a treat ball or a chain mounted feeder, this wall mounted dispenser offers more controlled portioning through its interchangeable caps, rather than dumping treats freely as hens peck. Against cheaper unbranded hanging dispensers with a chain, this RentACoop unit trades some portability for a sturdier, screwed in mount that will not swing loose in wind or get knocked around by an excited flock. The trade-off is that it requires a permanent mounting spot and basic tools to install, unlike a hook and chain style toy you can move between locations. For keepers wanting a semi-permanent enrichment station rather than a movable toy, the wall mount is a genuine advantage.

Verdict and who might want something else

This dispenser is a solid choice for keepers looking for a durable, weatherproof enrichment station that reduces boredom pecking without needing daily supervision, provided you have a wall or post to mount it on. It is less suited to keepers who want to move a toy between coop and run regularly, or who prefer not to drill into their coop structure. Given how quickly an active flock can peck through a fill, portion control through the smaller cap openings is worth using from the start rather than after hens have already learned to expect a full tube every time.

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