An automated hen feeder is an appliance that takes care of the feeding of the hens at set intervals. If the hens are laying eggs, then they have specific nutritional requirements. With the help of an automatic hen feeder, one is able to control the portion of feed dispensed as well as the timing, thus making sure that the hens get enough nutrition for egg production and avoiding over feeding. Giving too much feed can cause hens to become obese leading to other problems