A feeding system for freely moving poultry or other small animals, comprising a feeding pan (1) having an outer distribution cone (7), wherein an overlying horizontal transport channel (5) for feed is provided above the distribution cone (7), wherein a passage for regular feeding (10) out of the transport channel (5) is provided, and wherein the feed, when passing there through, passes through the opening (11) at the top of the distribution cone (7) to the inner side of the distribution cone (7). Advantageously, and prior to the passage for regular feeding (10) in the direction of movement of the feed, there is a passage for initial feeding (9) out of the transport channel (5), arranged such that the feed passes out of the initial feeding passage and impinges on separate chutes (14) externally on the distribution cone (7), a dividing line between the two chutes (14) being provided in the distribution cone (7). The channel is rotated to permit regular or initial feeding
