Question about our new PVC Pipe feeder

[Gloryjasmine]

I built a similar one for my brooder. I used smaller pipes 1 1/2 inch because I didn't want the chicks to climb in. The problem that I am having is that as they eat more feed is not flowing into the elbow. Anyone have that issue?

i would attribute that problem to the elbow. Because there's the curve,it gets stuck there,right?

 

[loribischof]

i would attribute that problem to the elbow. Because there's the curve,it gets stuck there,right?

Yes, I am going to tweak the elbow today and see if it works.

 

[umarson]

Mine too, they poop on the feed but what i normally do is, i give them what will sustain them and allow them to pick what they throw on the floor.

 

[Gloryjasmine]

I don't know if this will work.... Maybe turn the elbow just slightly? (Is that what you meant by tweaking? :/ lol) Keeping the concept prior as well as allowing the feed to drop when necessary. Frustrating isn't it?! :-/

 

[brianhoward78]

I just built mine about 10 minutes ago and I'm thinking it's too small. I built mine with a 2" pipe to save a little on the cost. It was $12 rather than about double that for the 3". But I had to shake it quite a bit to get it to go to the ends of the elbows so they can eat it. I'm thinking I may end up having to go back and buy the 3" anyway.

 

[ddominguez79]

Odie how do you make this?? I love the idea and would love to try this myself?

 

[wifes hobby]

I just built mine about 10 minutes ago and I'm thinking it's too small. I built mine with a 2" pipe to save a little on the cost. It was $12 rather than about double that for the 3". But I had to shake it quite a bit to get it to go to the ends of the elbows so they can eat it. I'm thinking I may end up having to go back and buy the 3" anyway.

Can you show pictures of yours. I want to build a feeder also

 

[Victoria A]

similar to mine...serves 7 chickens with no problem...2-3 at a time

How did you make gravity water feeder?

 

[Victoria A]

similar to mine...serves 7 chickens with no problem...2-3 at a time

How did you make gravity water feeder?

 

[0die]

How did you make gravity water feeder?

I don't use that waterer anymore. Built something easier to fill