DIY Thread - Let's see your "Inventions".

[el pollo rey]

I think "el pollo rey" was just commenting on my waterer. Here is a link to the build page. Click on pics for directions of that stage of the build.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/g/a/6259817/arcw-automated-redneck-chicken-waterer/

that thing is off the chart cool

 

[el pollo rey]

that thing is off the chart cool

. I can see that scaled up for larger stock and mini horses and the like you can go with scl 80 pipe and it would stand up to bigger critters nice!!!

 

[Justoldbobo]

Has anyone ever used turn table motor out of a microwave to build an egg turner would it work

 

[Pancholoco]

Has anyone ever used turn table motor out of a microwave to build an egg turner would it work

I never used but I know and I saw so many people using microwave motor to build an egg turner, even there in Youtube are some videos but unfortunately are in Spanish or Portuguese.

 

[loveourbirds]

using the motor I posted about earlier available from : http://incubatorwarehouse.com/egg-turner-motor-110v.html

this diagram should control a linear actuator both directions with no back flow on voltage. it will turn every 2 hours. switches should be available at radio shack.

 

[Maligator]

I think "el pollo rey" was just commenting on my waterer. Here is a link to the build page. Click on pics for directions of that stage of the build.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/g/a/6259817/arcw-automated-redneck-chicken-waterer/

Just what I needed! Thank you! Going to try making this.

 

[3riverschick]

Hi,
Well I found a new use for those heavier waffle-weave , non-skid drawer liner rolls they sell for 2.00 for a 12 inch by 4 foot roll at the Dollar General. (the lighter weight rolls sell for 1.00 for 1 ft. by 5 ft. roll, but I think they are too lightweight for scrubbing). I cut the roll into 3 inch by 3 inch squares. I get 64 scrub pads for 2.oo Use them once and throw them away when I am cleaning feeders and waterers. Much cheaper than paper towels or old rags.
Best,
Karen

 

[Mrwinchester]

couldn't see spending the money on chick feeders so i cut a piece of 3" abs and made end caps and a 1/2 inch copper pipe to stop roosting seems to work great, but the chicks like eating out of there friz-bee

 

[Mrwinchester]

brooder lamp here's a old medical light that i extended the shroud with flat stock aluminum . I love to reuse things as much *** i can

 

[TheDownyChick]

That video at the bottom, my eyes aren't the greatest, but did I see that chicken get smacked in the beak or head with that lid when she stepped on it? 

another thought, what if another chicken is eating out of it from the side and the one stepping on the platform steps off....ouch?

Yes, you did! She got smacked full on! Good thought about side eaters. I wonder if heads could be lost?!