**Would this last a good while??**

[Tofer76]

why not make one?? i made one like the 5 gal bucket kind and it didnt cost me NEar 20 bucks !! 5 gal bucket, plastic plant tray, 3 bolts,nuts,washers and a cheap oil funnel upside down inside done same thing

i also used 4 in pvc pipe in a L shape inside the coop takes up very little room and holds a few days worth

 

[Tripp16]

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That sounds great! I just dont think Im THAT good at building stuff....

Hahah probably wouldnt even work if I made it!

 

[kfacres]

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I have been trying to come up with an idea like this for pen breeding and the ability to minimize space taken up by the feeder/ waterer...
I hope you don't mind, but I'll be stealing this idea and modifying it slightly...

Question, how long is the bottom? Do you have a problem with scratching the feed out since it's so open and long?

 

[WhySayWhat]

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Hmm that sounds good. What website was it??

Amazon.com Just search for "chicken feeder".

 

[silkiechicken]

If you are looking for cheap cheap. Local bakery might be able to give you a 3 or 5 gallon bucket for free, you can buy a large feed pan somwhere, attach it to the bottom of the bucket, add some holes to bucket, and poof! Cheap feeder!

 

[duckinnut]

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I did the same thing both bucket and PVc except went with 5". Might have cost me $12/$14 for both.

 

[dixiebeast]

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I have been trying to come up with an idea like this for pen breeding and the ability to minimize space taken up by the feeder/ waterer...
I hope you don't mind, but I'll be stealing this idea and modifying it slightly...

Question, how long is the bottom? Do you have a problem with scratching the feed out since it's so open and long?

The bottom is maybe 2ft(about a foot on each side of the riser)...on 4x4 blocks and my RIRs and BLRWs use it...i do not have a problem with them wasting food either! The smaller pvc is coped out so the food will dump well and i found you cannot glue a half cap on pvc so screws go through the cap and trough to the 4x4's...good luck...I love it and made one with 2" and 3" on 2x4's for my bantam sizes.

 

[GhostRider65]

I bought mine from Premier, and absolutely love them, they hold 15 lbs or so and are great with no waste, about 13.00 each.......
site. http://www.premier1supplies.com/detail.php?prod_id=49684&cat_id=143

 

[McKenley5]

There is a youtube video where a guy shows you how to make chicken feeders super cheap that are just like that feather feeder...let me see if I can find it.

Not the one I watched before, but same idea:

This one looks good too:

Still can't find the one I watched before...seems like the moral of the story is take a bucket...make some holes...attach an oil pan to the bottom.

 

[PtldChick]

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Well I was sold on that one until I saw it was going to cost more than the item is for shipping! Ugh I really hate shipping.....

You can make your own version of the feather feeder for about $10!

Home Depot orange bucket and lid - or other 5-gal bucket, or even Tidy Cats bucket with lid
20" or bigger plastic plant saucer
Bolt, washer and nut - optional, only if you're going to hang it, or move it around a lot.

Cut several holes in the bucket sides at the bottom of the bucket to let seed out - using a drill with spade bit makes it easy.
Place bucket in the center of the saucer.
If you want the bucket fastened to the saucer, drill a hole through each and fasten with the nut, bolt and washer (have the bolt come up through into the bucket so the feeder lays flat.)
Fill with feed, place the lid on to keep clean and dry, and hang if desired.

I saw someone selling something like this on CL for $28...

You can make a waterer, too, with only one small hole at the bottom (use 3/8" drill bit) and make sure your saucer rim comes up above the hole. The lid is necessary and must fit tightly for it to work. Silicone the hole with the bolt to prevent leaks.

ETa: Oops, I responded before I read the whole thread, this is the same idea others were suggesting.