PVC - Not a Monster

[KettermanHillCoop]

Here's a link which shows how the lid fits in before the cap:
https://www.theartofdoingstuff.com/diy-no-spill-chicken-feeder/

That's pretty clever. I'm thinking a bigger opening would be better for the rooster though...

 

[Huntsville Saloon]

Question...do you stuff anything in the very bottom of the pipe (below the 45)? Does the feed that ends up at the bottom just rot there?

You can buy PVC caps at almost any hardware store or online. Just do a quick Google search for PVC Cap and the size you need (ex. 3 inch)

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

You can buy PVC caps at almost any hardware store or online. Just do a quick Google search for PVC Cap and the size you need (ex. 3 inch)

Yes, I'd cap the bottom. It's the space between that cap and where opening of the 45 begins that I'm wondering if filled with concrete it would eliminate feed lingering in that bottom section. The mason jar cap is a clever idea unless I go with a larger pipe...

 

[Sunshine Flock]

Seriously ? At what age ?

Impotence causes old age, folks. Stay virile and you'll never age.

 

[aart]

I'm thinking maybe having a 4" to 6" adapter to allow for extra head room. I don't need a 6" pipe...but that 6" opening would be nice...

Except the 4 to 6 is not the way we want it...the 45* leg will be 4 and main pipe will be 6 plus pricey!!

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

Question...do you stuff anything in the very bottom of the pipe (below the 45)? Does the feed that ends up at the bottom just rot there?

I made a couple of those feeders and put a mason jar upside down in the bottom to take up room, every so often I empty it out all the way so what cannot be reached does not rot.

Gary

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

Except the 4 to 6 is not the way we want it...the 45* leg will be 4 and main pipe will be 6 plus pricey!!

Wouldn't the 6" 45* be better for easier entry for rooster?
Eh...ex's family are plumbing/heating contractors...and the dad loves me so I'll chat with him for stuff. Lol

 

[aart]

Wouldn't the 6" 45* be better for easier entry for rooster?
Eh...ex's family are plumbing/heating contractors...and the dad loves me so I'll chat with him for stuff. Lol

6x6x6 45* wye would work....if you can find one and the price is right for you.
Not standard residential plumbing part, but maybe in the industrial world.

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

6x6x6 45* wye would work....if you can find one and the price is right for you.
Not standard residential plumbing part, but maybe in the industrial world.

I'll have to spook his stash to see what he has. I didn't want a 6" pipe though... I'll have to ponder this more...

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

I'll have to spook his stash to see what he has. I didn't want a 6" pipe though... I'll have to ponder this more...

Good news he has a triple 6 wye! I'm in!