They say that necessity is the mother of all invention, and we have to admit we believe it, especially on farms, homesteads, and backyard coops. We can see examples of homemade chicken feeders all across our forum. From creative uses of welders, duct tape, and bending wire to more complex custom-built projects, people’s ability to overcome obstacles and challenges stands out.
Sometimes the simple and best ideas are right under our noses and this do-it-yourself chicken feeder is one of those awesome revelations - well, in our opinion it is anyway. If you're getting chickens and wondering what type of feeder is best to buy than before shelling out a lot of money, perhaps try making a chicken feeder yourself. Here are the ingenious ways our members have made their own DIY chicken feeder.
1. Do It Yourself Chicken Feeder
Who would have thought that a bucket and two lids can make a chicken feeder that could measure up to $30 store-bought chicken feeders? Well, this creative mind did. Check out his DIY Chicken feeder here.
2. Treadle Chicken Feeder
Worried about wild birds crashing in on the party and eating all your chicken feed? Fret not! This treadle chicken feeder does the trick. Check it out here.
3. Homemade Wood Chicken Feeder
If replenishing the chicken feed in the feeder every now and then isn't a welcome idea for you, this homemade wood chicken feeder can hold up to 2580 cubic inches of feed. Check out how it's made here.
4. Multi-Purpose Chicken Feeder
If you're looking into getting Bantams, or if you're keen on giving your chickens a varied diet of feed, grit, or even oyster shell, this multi-purpose feeder is for you. Check out the step-by-step guide here.
5. Trash Can Feeder
Remember what we said about necessity being the mother of all inventions? Well, here's one more solid example. From a simple trashcan to a chicken feeder that can hold up to 20lbs of feeds, in just a few hours! Awesomesauce! Check it out here.
6. Feeder Made From Metal Air Duct And A Flower Pot
Who would have imagined that you could get an innovative chicken feeder if you put together a metal air duct and a flower pot? What's more,
it is easy to fill up there is no need to bend over or get inside the pen, just pour it from the top. Check it out here.
7. Automated Feeding System With Dosage Control
How about a homemade feeder that has the innovation of a store-bought (and not to mention expensive) one? This chicken feeder has a built-in dosage control mechanism, so no feed ever goes to waste. Brilliant! Check it out here.
8. Space-Saving Feeder
If you have limited space and the above examples made you think that homemade chicken feeders aren't right for you, check out this space-saving DIY chicken feeder that's also super easy to make. Learn more about it here.
9. Jumbo Feeder
You know what they say: Go Big or Go Home! No one's definitely going home with this jumbo feeder. Not only is it big; it's also movable, so it's very convenient. Check out how it was made here.
10. Peck Assisted Feeder
This homemade hanging feeder is 100% gravity-driven and drops feed only if a chicken pecks at the target. This translates to less waste and more savings! Check out this economical invention here.
These are 10 of the best homemade feeders in the Feeder and Waterers section of the Learning Center. Which one is your favorite and why? Let us know in the comments!
If you liked this list, check our some of the other great lists we have here: BYC Top Lists!
Sometimes the simple and best ideas are right under our noses and this do-it-yourself chicken feeder is one of those awesome revelations - well, in our opinion it is anyway. If you're getting chickens and wondering what type of feeder is best to buy than before shelling out a lot of money, perhaps try making a chicken feeder yourself. Here are the ingenious ways our members have made their own DIY chicken feeder.
1. Do It Yourself Chicken Feeder
Who would have thought that a bucket and two lids can make a chicken feeder that could measure up to $30 store-bought chicken feeders? Well, this creative mind did. Check out his DIY Chicken feeder here.
2. Treadle Chicken Feeder
Worried about wild birds crashing in on the party and eating all your chicken feed? Fret not! This treadle chicken feeder does the trick. Check it out here.
3. Homemade Wood Chicken Feeder
If replenishing the chicken feed in the feeder every now and then isn't a welcome idea for you, this homemade wood chicken feeder can hold up to 2580 cubic inches of feed. Check out how it's made here.
4. Multi-Purpose Chicken Feeder
If you're looking into getting Bantams, or if you're keen on giving your chickens a varied diet of feed, grit, or even oyster shell, this multi-purpose feeder is for you. Check out the step-by-step guide here.
5. Trash Can Feeder
Remember what we said about necessity being the mother of all inventions? Well, here's one more solid example. From a simple trashcan to a chicken feeder that can hold up to 20lbs of feeds, in just a few hours! Awesomesauce! Check it out here.
6. Feeder Made From Metal Air Duct And A Flower Pot
Who would have imagined that you could get an innovative chicken feeder if you put together a metal air duct and a flower pot? What's more,
it is easy to fill up there is no need to bend over or get inside the pen, just pour it from the top. Check it out here.
7. Automated Feeding System With Dosage Control
How about a homemade feeder that has the innovation of a store-bought (and not to mention expensive) one? This chicken feeder has a built-in dosage control mechanism, so no feed ever goes to waste. Brilliant! Check it out here.
8. Space-Saving Feeder
If you have limited space and the above examples made you think that homemade chicken feeders aren't right for you, check out this space-saving DIY chicken feeder that's also super easy to make. Learn more about it here.
9. Jumbo Feeder
You know what they say: Go Big or Go Home! No one's definitely going home with this jumbo feeder. Not only is it big; it's also movable, so it's very convenient. Check out how it was made here.
10. Peck Assisted Feeder
This homemade hanging feeder is 100% gravity-driven and drops feed only if a chicken pecks at the target. This translates to less waste and more savings! Check out this economical invention here.
These are 10 of the best homemade feeders in the Feeder and Waterers section of the Learning Center. Which one is your favorite and why? Let us know in the comments!
If you liked this list, check our some of the other great lists we have here: BYC Top Lists!
