I have been perusing the home built feeders and waterers for some time and have built my own.
I wanted to share what I used and some simple pictures.
For the feeder I used 4" PVC pipe and fittings from the local hardware store:
You need:
5' section of schedule 40 PVC (about $10)
90...
I started out on Saturday cleaning out my run, ended up building a new one.
Here's where I started.
Here's what I ended up with. Thoughts? Enhancements?
Painted it with camo paint (closest match to wood color) so the hardware would be covered from elements.
Jeff
Dubuque, IA
5 BO ladies...
I feel bad. I was taking my chickens 2 months old or so, out of the playpen in the yard and putting them back in their run and one got away. I was chasing it down and stepped on it's leg/foot. Now it's hopping around and standing on one foot. I felt the foot and it doesn't feel broken or...