I have PVC pipe feeders, but I never cut any holes in them. The bottom piece is a “Y” shape with a cap on the bottom.
My chickens still scatter food, but it’s mostly if they don’t like what’s in there. I had a really hard time wearing them off Nutrena Feather Fixer onto a less expensive layer feed.
I’m so sorry to hear about B. That’s just bad luck. I hope things work out with the blonde chick, it would be nice for TuTu to have a friend. I’m crossing my fingers and toes for C.