Wasted Feed

[Cebarmlds]

Yes please post pictures of the rain gutter feeders!!

 

[nh104]

You gave me a brainstorm. I have one of the small chick feeders similar to the one on your picture. I attached an old Frisbee to the base of it. Seems to catch most of the spillage.

i was thinking a frisbee would probably work also

 

[Quinsmomma]

Here is the catcher on the feeder. I like to use a stiff material so it retains shape. I suspect heavy denim would work fine, the sort they use for patio furniture and hammocks. I don't think my little Singer sewing machine could stitch through denim, though. It had no problem with the naugahyde. When it gets dirty, I just hose it off. It holds up real well to chicken feet and beaks. It gets heavy use.

Yes, I like to invent stuff. Since there is hardly any more research and development in large manufacturing companies, I've had to invent stuff I discover I have a need for. This idea could make me a bundle, I realize, but it stands little chance of ever being marketed due to today's corporate business model. Feel free to use it. It's free.

Thank you, this is fabulous! And as far as manufacturing maybe you could make and sell them directly - we LOVE etsy.com. Imagine all the people just on this site who would be interested in them and chicken sweaters too!