Duck feeder

[amanda_rimo]

I bought these feeders to install into a 5 gallon bucket, but it seems like the ducks are having a difficult time getting the food from them bc of the curve. Is there another type like these that are easier for ducks? Or if it just a learning curve for them? They are trying to get the food out but can’t seem to get the right angle. Does anyone have any solutions? Or a different feeder kit they found that works for ducks?

 

[cheezenkwackers]

I don’t see how those could work with a ducks straight bill.

I use a grandpa’s treadle feeder. It wasn’t cheap and it takes a few weeks to train them to use it. But, it works really well and prevents other critters from getting their food.

https://www.amazon.com/Grandpas-Feeders-Automatic-Chicken-Feeder/dp/B00TXW0UQK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=252RKWFA3172L&keywords=grandpas+feeder&qid=1704770200&sprefix=grandpas,aps,117&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

 

[ProudRedneck]

Yeah those aren't tall enough openings for them to put their head in and point their bills downward to get the food without hitting the tops of their heads...

I personally built a PVC gravity feeder. I can't find the exact video I used but here's a different one of the same style that gives step by step instructions

 

[amanda_rimo]

So what if I got pvc pipe the same side got ones that were straight instead of curved down? They would be able to get to the food then? We have another food container in there right now, but we wanted something bigger with a lid so it doesn’t get rain and snow inside if their food. So we want to do a 5 gallon bucket. So if we get straight pvc pipe instead of the curved down one they should be able to get their bills in?

 

[MugsyM]

I'm following this one closely .... I just got some for feed and some for water.