Wisconsin "Cheeseheads"

[jvls1942]

28F today. hang onto your hats. it might get above freezing.
kzp, if you keep adding oyster shells to the feed trough, you will notice that it will build up. they do not eat very much of it. i always put a pan of it on the side

 

[Kzp1020]

Thats really good to know! I will make sure to do that.

 

[EagleEyes]

i have a good plan for a feeder that doesn't waste feed.

I'm interested
Pics?

 

[jvls1942]

I'm interested
Pics?

the feeder is in the chicken coop . there is a mountain of snow in the way. so no picture. BUT i can describe it
items needed
5 gal bucket . i used a plastic one.
a 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch piece of 2x6 x 1 1/2'' thick
a horse feed pan. similar to an oil drain pan. plastic
about 1 dozen screws and washers
a 1 1/4" drill bit.
center the block of wood to the bottom of the bucket. fasten with about 6 screws
drill a hole at the edge of the bottom of the bucket at each flat side of the 2x6
then drill six more holes about 1 inch from the bottom of the bucket equally spaced on the side of the bucket.
center the bucket inside the pan and fasten it with 6 screws and washers.
i used this feeder fro crumples, pellets and finely ground 5o/5o oats and corn.
it can be set on the floor, on blocks or hung.
the cover can be set on top to keep the adventurous chickens out.
i hope this helps.