Feeding Troughs for Fermented Feed, please post your photos

[weaversfarm]

I am thinking about using a 4 inch PVC pipe cut in half lengthwise. I am feeding 54, so I will put out a couple of these. Putting a cap on each end and attaching it to the wall. I am still in the thinking process, so plans may change, but I am thinking that's the cheapest, easiet way without a lot of waste.

 

[aoxa]

I am thinking about using a 4 inch PVC pipe cut in half lengthwise.  I am feeding 54, so I will put out a couple of these.  Putting a cap on each end and attaching it to the wall.  I am still in the thinking process, so plans may change, but I am thinking that's the cheapest, easiet way without a lot of waste.

How do you cut the PVC properly?

DO you have to use a skill saw? Those things freak me out. Anyway to do it with a table saw? It's more controlled.

 

[aoxa]

Just thought I'd mention Bee uses a gutter for her feeder.

 

[Ullie]

I really like this feeder, it's made by BYC member 'Island Roo'

I have a difficult time cutting this pvc stuff, I tried using my regular blade, even had it set really low but it was still a rough crooked cut.
I checked out the cost of a plywood blade for my portable saw and it was $20.





Island Roo
I used a rotary tool with a cutting blade. Its goes quickly if you don't have a lot to do. I thought about using a table saw but I've had PVC catch on saw blades before. As Chris mentioned, using a fine tooth blade would be the way to go if using a power saw.
Mine is 4" pvc.

 

[aoxa]

Just bought 10 ft of 5inch rain gutter for $7. He cut it in two pieces and I think it will work well. I'll post some photos when I have it all set up

 

[TexasLisa]

I really like the pictures!! Are any of you putting drain holes in the bottom or do the girls/boys eat every bit of it?

Thanks!

Lisa

 

[tater1961]

No drain holes. I drain my ff before feeding. Yes they clean up the ff like there is no tommorow.

 

[TexasLisa]

Thanks!

Lisa

 

[Ullie]

I really like this feeder, it's made by BYC member 'Island Roo'

I have a difficult time cutting this pvc stuff, I tried using my regular blade, even had it set really low but it was still a rough crooked cut.
I checked out the cost of a plywood blade for my portable saw and it was $20.





Island Roo
I used a rotary tool with a cutting blade. Its goes quickly if you don't have a lot to do. I thought about using a table saw but I've had PVC catch on saw blades before. As Chris mentioned, using a fine tooth blade would be the way to go if using a power saw.
Mine is 4" pvc.

I like this one for the simple reason that I can take it down and clean it out every now and then. Gonna see if I can find someone that is clever enough or has the right tool to cut this pvc

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'm using 4" sewer and drain pipe(cheaper than schd. 40), cut it with a 4" angle grinder with a diamond blade for cutting ceramic tile. Put 2 caps on the ends no glue. Screwed it to the wall.

I really like this picture.