4 dollars and 20 minutes later! Testing out some feeder ideas

[Jbum]

Here is what I had.

So I wanted a feeder that was easier to clean and perhaps even mobile but semi protected from the elements as well. And right now with them being young this is what I am using.

So to cut the holes I used a razor knife and heat gun. Makes them first of course. Tip: put an flashlight inside your elbow inside the bucket for a easy guide.

Once I had the slits cut I heated up the 4 tabs and ran the 3” street elbow in. Use gloves as the plastic will be hot.

I was going to put the clamps on the inside but it held so tight I decided not to. You can also Get detailed with mounding it better but just heating and shoving it in works fine. Also it makes for a super easy clean as well. Knock down any sharp edges.

Now there are many ways to do this I know. This is just what I wanted to experiment with and adjust from there.

Here it is in action.

Since I have been writing this the chicks, Turks and Megladucks are taking to it just fine!

Thanks for looking!
Jbum

 

[Pekin747]

How do u get the meal to go in the elbow joint?

 

[Jbum]

How do u get the meal to go in the elbow joint?

The street elbow is only a 45 degree angle. So on the inside the top of the elbow opens up enough to allow gravity to push the feed out.

 

[Pekin747]

Wont lie it's a very cleaver idea and I'm going to try it for my pulleys when I get them

 

[TelfTheElf]

Cleverclogs!!!
That's really ingenious!!

 

[Jbum]

Wont lie it's a very cleaver idea and I'm going to try it for my pulleys when I get them

Cleverclogs!!!
That's really ingenious!!

Well not entirely my idea just kinda my twist on it is all.

Ducks like it so far.

 

[Jbum]

And now the chicks are taking to it!

 

[blackdog043]

Here's a thread link for DIY no waste feeder.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...lon-25-feed-bucket-feeder-for-about-3.834227/

 

[Jbum]

There’s always that one guy!! Only one that does this. Get right up in there! Dog gone turkeys!

 

[paneubert]

There’s always that one guy!! Only one that does this. Get right up in there! Dog gone turkeys!

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This is exactly why I held off on putting mine in with my ladies until they were a bit bigger. I used 4 inch pipes, so pretty good risk of someone getting head over heels in there and becoming trapped. I think I remember someone here on BYC posting about one of their ladies getting stuck and dying in one of the kind where it is a "Y" on a tall pipe. Not sure how that happens, but guess it is possible.