wooden feeder plans?

[gale65]

does anyone have any plans written up for a wooden feeder? I have some scraps from a rabbit hutch project and my little quart feeder isn't lasting long enough anymore. thanks!

 

[Saltcreek]

30 years ago my father in law had 75 chickens and I thought I could economize by making a wooden feeder for outside. I now have my own chickens and will never make that mistake again. The wood eventually rots, holds moisture to cause mold, needs painting, can NEVER be properly disinfected and wears out from beaks and feet, but mostly rot and dirt. The plastic is very cheap, lasts forever, sanitary, and you will be ever thankfull for the labor it saves in the long run. Check Tractor Supply or any poultry catalog for various cheap sizes.

 

[Moonkit]

phew.. I came <---> this close to buying a wooden bird feeder today to use for feed. Glad I decided to wait!

 

[gale65]

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thanks. I know a lot of people here have wooden ones. I wonder if they've had problems with them. My 2nd option is to make one from PVC and that wouldn't be much different than the ones from the store. I just want something that will save space and be easy to fill.

 

[kuntrygirl]

Did you decide on your wooden feeder yet? If so, would love to see it.

 

[KDK1]

 

[speedy2020]

Will see how long my wooden one last.

 

[kuntrygirl]

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Will it be in the rain and other weather?