Animal feeder

An animal feeding apparatus comprising:

• a receptacle comprising a base wall, one or more side walls, and an upper wall, wherein the receptacle is adapted to house a quantity of animal feed on the base wall thereof;
• and
• an animal feeding device located at least partially within the receptacle, the animal feeding device having a body defining a channel having a substantially C-, U- or V-shape cross section, wherein:
• the body comprises:
• a first opening in a first end thereof, wherein the first opening extends through an aperture in an external surface of at least one of the one or more side walls of the receptacle;
• and
• a second opening in a second end thereof through which the animal feed enters a passageway extending between the first opening and the second opening, wherein:
• the second end of the body abuts or is in close proximity to the base wall of the receptacle such that the animal feed remains on the base wall within the passageway,
• the body further comprises one or more bends therein such that the first opening and the second opening are provided in different orientations to one another,
• the body is adapted to substantially preclude an accumulation of the animal feed on an inner surface of the passageway during use,
• an open portion of the channel is located so as to abut an inner surface of at least one of the one or more side walls of the receptacle, and
• the base wall is provided with one or more sloping portions adapted to direct the animal feed in the receptacle through the second opening and into the passageway.