There are various methods commonly used in poultry feeding, specifically tailored to the species and type of facility. The most common types include chicken layers, chicken broilers, chicken brooders, chicken breeders, turkey breeders, turkey brooders, and turkey finishers.

Chicken egg-laying barns are typically fed via an open flex auger trough or chain conveyor, allowing the birds to feed directly from the supply lines.

Chickens and turkeys grown for meat are usually fed using rows of pans connected to winching systems, allowing the height of the feeders to be adjusted according to the age of the animal.