PVC Pipe Feeder?

[collegegardener]

I've seen multiple pictures of PVC pipe feeders, but never any directions or specifications. Does anyone know the best dimensions to use for this?

 

[Peggy O]

I am wondering the same thing.

 

[DYarbro97]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/903947/my-byc-inspired-feeder-and-waterer

Here is mine, it is 4" thin walled PVC, with a 90 degree bend and then a 22 degree bend. It is roughly 48" tall because that is as tall as I could go.

 

[collegegardener]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/903947/my-byc-inspired-feeder-and-waterer

Here is mine, it is 4" thin walled PVC, with a 90 degree bend and then a 22 degree bend. It is roughly 48" tall because that is as tall as I could go.

Thank you! Right now I'm mainly working on the feeder because the waterer seems a bit more advanced so I've decided to tackle it a bit later. That is exactly what I was looking for though

 

[Chris09]

Here's a link to making a PVC mineral feeder, they work great for poultry feeders.
The Y pipe design works better than using the elbows that other types use and also makes clean out a lot easer.

(Not my site)
http://swampyacresfarm.com/MineralFeeder.html

 

[henless]

Here's a link to making a PVC mineral feeder, they work great for poultry feeders.
The Y pipe design works better than using the elbows that other types use and also makes clean out a lot easer.

I made two of these for my chickens. I saw it on another post, and just winged it. I use mine for grit and oyster shell. Saves a lot on the grit. My chickens were always knocking over my grit bowl.



I used 3" pvc and no glue. Total cost for both was $30.

 

[DYarbro97]

I didnt like the version with the "Y" in it because then the food sits in the bottom and the chickens cant get to it, so I opted for the 90's and that way it all slides down.

 

[bertgwen]

I used a wye on my most recent feeder. Filled the bottom with sand to avoid the stale food in the bottom scenario. Working so far.

 

[stokes]

I just started making mine. I read about it to day. So went and got the materials let you know how it goes. I do have to sort out the drinker as well because its freestanding they keep scraping the bark mulch into it. I,ll say i,ll have to get one that hangs it will stop it getting so dirty.

 

[MeepBeep]

I do have to sort out the drinker as well because its freestanding they keep scraping the bark mulch into it. I,ll say i,ll have to get one that hangs it will stop it getting so dirty.

It's cheap and easy to get a 5 gallon bucket and some nipples, no more poop or wood/litter in the water... My brooders constantly remind me of how much of a mess birds make out of the water...