Anyone out there have information on "home made" (DIY) feeders & watering items? I would much prefer the DIY method versus any store bought items. Any photo's or plans appreciated. I hope this is being posted properly???
FEEDERS/WATERING-- for inside/outside coops/runs
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Do a search, there`s a ton of ideas posted........Pop
Oh YES!! I learned how to make nipple waterers and bucket feeders here on BYC. There are lots of "sticky" items with tips, as well as other information in the Learning Center.
- Mar 8, 2010
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Hey, I just posted on this!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=311476
Not a bad way to go. Seriously, even if you don't go the big barrel route, you really, really want to do the chicken licker nipple.
IMHO
(In My Hubristic Opinion)
j3707
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=311476
Not a bad way to go. Seriously, even if you don't go the big barrel route, you really, really want to do the chicken licker nipple.
IMHO
(In My Hubristic Opinion)
j3707
My dh built a wall feeder I hope you can see it in this picture,It holds about 75 lbs
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Does he have the plans for that wall feeder?
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Thank you everyone, for the replies & the links. I now have plenty to go with.
I guessI just had to "let my fingers do the walking" It's sure tough bein an ol geezer
sometimes.
sometimes.
These are the plans for the feeder box,if you have any questions please ask.
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I took a five gallon bucket, and drilled eight evenly spaced holes around the bottom, so the bottom of the hole is about 2" off the bottom of the bucket. The top fits loosely and with a piece of chain and a hook, I was set. I just add some feed every morning.
I bought a lot of 25 of those green buckets with lids for a buck a piece off of Craig's list. They used to hold mustard and were all fairly clean when I got them. I also use them for chick feed, Diatomaceous earth, oats, chick and chicken scratch, and anything else i get in a 50 pound bag. 2 buckets hold 50 pounds of anything...
As for homemade watering systems, I built a rainwater collection system for the roof of the run...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=290206
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