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I thought I'd share this in case it helps anyone else.
We've had some big rainstorms out here on the west coast, and my traditional, open-top-hanging-gravity feeder is no good in that kind of weather. I tried finding a cover for my feeder, but they are not 100% waterproof because of the hole in the top so it can hang.
I've been scouring the interwebs trying to find a CHEAP solution that doesn't involve PVC pipe and tools I don't have. Finally, I found this:
http://www.avianaquamiser.com/posts/How_to_make_a_weather-proof_chicken_feeder/
Genius, don't you think?? Most people could find this stuff around their house or get it for free from a friend. I have a cat and I buy cat litter anyway. The only tools needed are a utility knife and a drill. I'm thinking about attaching a plastic lip of some kind over the opening to make it even more waterproof. Going to make two of these today!
We've had some big rainstorms out here on the west coast, and my traditional, open-top-hanging-gravity feeder is no good in that kind of weather. I tried finding a cover for my feeder, but they are not 100% waterproof because of the hole in the top so it can hang.
I've been scouring the interwebs trying to find a CHEAP solution that doesn't involve PVC pipe and tools I don't have. Finally, I found this:
http://www.avianaquamiser.com/posts/How_to_make_a_weather-proof_chicken_feeder/
Genius, don't you think?? Most people could find this stuff around their house or get it for free from a friend. I have a cat and I buy cat litter anyway. The only tools needed are a utility knife and a drill. I'm thinking about attaching a plastic lip of some kind over the opening to make it even more waterproof. Going to make two of these today!
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