DIY Automatic Chicken Feeder - Holds Over 100 Pounds Of Feed
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Need an automatic chicken feeder for your flock? We've used this feeder for the past couple years and our hens love it! I'll teach you how to build this feeder in ten minutes! It holds over 100 pounds of feed and will keep your feed safe from pests, and will even keep it safe in the rain!
The garbage can is a Rubbermade Roughneck 32 gallon garbage can. The PVC are 4" 90-degree plumbing bends. All you need for tools are a black marker and a sharp knife. Add 4x4" support pieces and you're complete! Simple!
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AMAZING SO SIMPLE …thank you for showing us your idea to eliminate my hen’s WASTE problem n end of my finacial hen feed waste problem frustration… I’d love to go on a trip once in awhile instead of waste on hens👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This is THE way to go. We have loved these for years. I think we have three of them now. Build one and go take a vacation!! Thanks for stopping by to watch. Cheers!
THANK YOU for showing the process and the inside. I thought there needed to be tightening rings of some kind on the inside. And I couldn't imagine how the feed falls down to the opening but I can see it now. I appreciate this! (I'm going to start with a smaller version for the quail!)
The quail version would be so cute! I don't really have a feel for how big they are! Glad this helps. Seems like a lot of people are asking about this. Thanks for watching Dawn! Cheers!
I absolutely love this there’s something about just the simplicity of it and then never make it out of anything for any amount of birds. I’m on my way home right now to make one out of a 5 gallon bucket for my two girls.! But due to availability I’m using four-inch black flexible drainage hose so I can just screw it in with the threads that are on the pipe😅🤔 also, I never have a problem with anything, but whenever I making something I always put myself in the eyes of the critics, I am by toughest credit, and the only thing that I could see that somebody would say negative about. This is the damn rubber, and then gestation of micro plastics over the years 🤷🏻♂️ I don’t know I don’t care. I’m making one. I’ll send you a picture of it later.!
Keep us posted. This has worked for us for years and I've never had an issue with it (micro plastics or anything). Let us know how it turns out. Cheers!
This is awesome! No waste and you can vacation. Going to make one of these. Thank you for sharing. Be careful with that knife, had me nervous you were going to cut your thumb.
That is why I took a break to cut while off camera. I wanted to take my time to be safe. That's why it took seven minutes! Thanks for caring about my thumb Jennifer!!! You will love this!
I did this earlier this year and I love it. I only have to refill it about every 6 to 8 weeks. I put it in the corner of their chicken run area so I have only 3 feeder ports on 3 sides.
Great idea for a corner feeder! I love having these around. Like you said, I fill it infrequently and forget it! Thanks for giving your feedback! Stay in touch!
Genius! Thanks for sharing...and for including the "extra knife cut" and how to overcome that. It makes me believe that even I can do this and it will be OK. Well done, sir!
If I can build this, you can too! Let me know how it works for you. Cheers Brian!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm I added the galvanized funnel (16"), and it works great! Thank you for your help and encouragement!
This is the best design I've seen
Thank you! It's worked for us for many years now. Let us know if you've got any questions. Thanks for stopping by! Cheers!
Great homestead hack I think i might use it once we get our flock going. thanks, and be safe.
Get moved in, get your garden going and then get your hens! When the time comes, let us know how we can help. Cheers!
Tomorrow that’s my project
Thank you for your video and explanation
Let me know how it all turns out. I bet you'll do great! Thanks for stopping by Carlos! Cheers!
Great idea. I used my 4” hole saw which is 4” id the elbo is 4”od. Then I just took my torch and softened up the edges of the hole. This allowed me to easily push in the elbo. And it also sealed it after it cooled off.
Great idea and I bet it sealed perfectly. Great job of improving on the design! Cheers Rusty!!
Excellent idea thanks for sharing, I have to have heart surgery out of state this will make me feel much better not worrying if taken care of :)
This will hold your chickens for a long time! It holds a LOT of feed for them! Good luck with your surgery! Keep us updated of your progress! Prayers for you! Cheers!
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Wonderful Chicken Feeder ^^
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My frind, have a great day~~~
Thanks for watching! Cheers from Minnesota!
Hi Rich, what a versatile guy you are - even inventing pieces of chicken feeding equipment now ! Seems like a good idea and that it will work very well. Best Wishes, Paul & Nadj.
It works great and keeps the waste to a very minimum. I love that I can fill it and forget it for a while. I hate carrying those 50-pound bags around often!! Thanks for watching! Have a great weekend!
This is awesome Rich! Work smarter not harder !! Great little project and so good that it allows you to go away and not have to worry about feed! 🐝💝🌷
It really is a great system. We need to make sure the Farm doesn't get in the way of our travel!! Cheers Anita!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm I love it!!! 😆👏💝
Nice and simple feeder and cheap to make. Great tip and thanks for sharing it.
For the price, and the time, I am really happy! It really is a winner. Thanks for watching Jerry! Cheers!
Looks like a great set up. Have a good weekend.
It works well and our hens love it! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!
Thanks for your time is very very good idea
Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment. If you've got questions on this design, let us know. Cheers!
Hey Rich! Watching with great interest. Mrs. Betty and I will be getting chickens next year!
You will want to use this type of feeder. So simple and holds a lot of food! Cheers!
Very nice. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment! Cheers Scott!
Thank you for sharing This is going to be perfect!
It ends up working incredible! Keep us posted on how it works for you! Cheers Suzanne!
What a great idea!!! Love it 😍
It works so well and the hens love it! Three of them handle all 80 of our hens! Cheers!
Solid! Going to make one soon.
It really holds up well over many years. If you're local to me, I've got three and would be willing to part with one! If not, let us know how your hens like the new feeder! Cheers!
I came up with an idea. making this feeder, I realized that the feed in the center of the barrel was somewhat out of reach. I took an old funnel and bolted it to the bottom center and it forces the feed toward the eating shoots.
You are correct about the middle. There are a few inches my gals can't find. You have a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing!!
Do you mount the funnel upside down?
@aaronmorgan8864 yes, it works.
I guess there isn’t a way to keep critters from crawling in where the chickens heads go in because no one has posted an answer to that often asked question. Maybe rat wire attached at the other end of the pipe would have large enough holes that allow feed to come through but keep critters out. I wish they would let us know because we all know what a rat, mouse, squirrel, or ground squirrel would do. I guess if they are in an enclosure made of rat wire nothing could get into the chicken lot.
@@Marg205 critters will still get in no matter what. Best thing to do would be to have hanging feeders, but that won't work too well for a trashcan feeder.
I'm still trying to think of a good solution. Where I'm at, it's the bugs I'm worried about more than the mice/rats.
Definitely gonna try this!! Thanks for sharing! :)
You will love the simplicity of building this and how well the hens love it. Keep me posted after you use it. Cheers Jade!
Thank you for sharing! We are gonna make this!
You will love the results. Simple to make and the hens love it! Let us know if you have any questions. Cheers!
This is a brilliant IDEA!
Thank you! It works so well for us! The hens love it and so do we! Cheers!
Very cool. Wow look at you! Before you know it you will be at two thousand. I don’t have chickens and don’t know much about them but I do kniw they make some incredible compost for you. I love zero waiste! I am all about that. Very neat feeder. Have a blessed week! Wendy🙏🏻🇺🇸🐞🦋
This video just took off! It's fun when a video catches on (I have no idea why!). You're right about the compost and we're looking forward to lots more of their compost in the future! Have a great weekend Wendy!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm I would have chickens but don’t have anywhere safe to keep them. I would like good compost./ little farm helpers. Someday I hope. Y’all have a great weekend
That's nice Rich and Holly. Anything to keep the mice away sounds great to me.
I'd rather feed my girls versus the mice. Have a great weekend Chuck & Blinda!
Excellent explainer!!!
Thanks David! I sure try to explain things in an easy manner. I'm not a technical guy, so it comes easy!! Cheers!
I love it.. Looks super easy to make.. Nice job Rich Thanks!
Thanks Barb! We love it and so do the girls! It lets us travel. Now if I can figure out a waterer that'll hold a weeks worth of water! Cheers!
Hello! Thank you for the interesting video. Good luck to you👍👍👍
Thank you for watching and commenting! We appreciate your support! Cheers from Minnesota!
This is great solution! Chicken engineering!!
Who you calling a chicken?! Thanks for watching Kristen and commenting! I'll be over to you soon. I've been so busy in the garden and I am so far behind on videos! Cheers!
Excellent and thanks for showing it being used by chickens. You saved me a lot of time of not going to buy 6 inch wide pipes etc.
I'm not sold on those feeders made of large pipes. I think there is a lot of waste of food with those. This is simple, inexpensive and prevents spillage (and wasted money). Let us know how you did when you make yours. Cheers!
Very nice...thank you.
Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment! Cheers!
The elbow you created is called a street 90 degree angle. Thank you for the idea. I'm gonna try 3 inch schedule 20 pipe fitting. schedule 40 is much heavier, the type used for plumbing drains in a house. Instead of big can, a bucket with lid. Thank you.
Make sure you've got a large enough pipe to let the hens get their heads in. Also, don't go small when you can house a LOT of food. If you go too small, you can't fill it and leave on vacation. We love how we can fill this and be gone for almost a week without refilling. Keep us posted on your progress. Cheers!
Very helpful! Thanks for sharing 💜
Glad this was helpful. It's inexpensive, last a long time and is easy to build (and use). Thanks for stopping by! Cheers!
Got a little wild with the knife there huh 🤣🤣🤣🤦🤦🤦 I would have had half the bottom cut off🤦🤦🤦 Awesome job my friend, very ingenious feeder system there!! Also very detailed explanation of the process as you always do!! That is amazing!!! I did reference back to my childhood watching cartoons though seeing the girls with their heads buried in the feeder!! 🤣🤣🤣 Cheers my friend!! Great video!!
Only one bad cut. I was just making sure I didn't lose a finger on camera!! This works so well and the hens love it! Thanks for watching Nelson! As always, we appreciate your support! Cheers!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm I was wondering, I would have been fingerless on or off camera🤦🤦🤦 Yes sir always my friend!!
Looks great rich! Love it has a cover on it. Hate when they don’t have covers! Haha
I don't want the girls climbing in! I had to have a cover! Cheers Lisa!
I used white tile caulk for around the pvc. Chickens never peck at it and it stops the feed from getting wet and mold.
I used some caulk the first time I built this. The hens pecked it all out and I feared they were eating it. I make the holes slightly small, and the PVC pipes fit really tight. Seems to work OK. Thanks for watching and adding your experience, Steve! Cheers!
Do you have yours out in the weather? I did something similar with buckets but the driving rains here in Texas ruined the feed…
@@johnm2482 I do have to empty it out maybe once a month. Because the stuff way on the bottom never gets eaten.
That is a great idea!
It's inexpensive, easy to build and the hens love it! Thanks for watching! Cheers!
I am SOOOOOOOO making one of these!!
You will love it! We've got three (I only use two). The hens love them, and so do we! If you're near me in Minnesota, let me know. I could work out a great deal for our third feeder! Cheers Mary!
I like it a lot, I might have to borrow the idea and use it on a smaller scale ( smaller bin or big pail with a lid) Thanks Rich 👍
I'm sure you can scale this for smaller birds or less quantity of birds. Thank you for watching! Cheers!
Good info
Thank you Dave! Cheers!
great idea thank you
Thanks for watching and commenting! I hope this works well for you! Cheers!
EXCELLENT CONTENT
Thanks for watching Mike, and the kind words. We appreciate your support! Cheers!
very interesting. you share very well. I happened to see your video on the homepage.
it's very good. please take advantage of it. you will soon be successful. good luck. good bye and see you again
Thank you for watching and for the kind words! I hope our page continues to grow. Take care! Cheers!
This is fantastic!
It works so well and is easy to build. Thanks for watching Lisa!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm I’m making a couple! We do have an issue with rats sometimes so it’ll be interesting if this helps We have ducks too and I think their bills can get it there too with them size.
@@beesandseeds On Facebook pages, people have been telling me that these are great for turkeys and ducks too. I've never had either, so I didn't know. Cheers Lisa!
I like the bigger holes for the chickens. I worried my rooster with a large comb and wattles wouldn't fit in those small feeder ports that are sold with 5-gallon buckets.
I wouldn't touch one of the 5-gallon buckets. Not enough food to make it worth the while. I want to fill my feeder and not worry about food for a week (or so). This is the way to go, and the hens can fit their head in with no problem. Thanks for stopping by!
Great idea 🐓🐓👍
Thanks for watching and commenting! Our girls love this feeder! Have a great weekend!
So cool!
Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers!
One word sir.....Genius!
Thanks Steve! It works well for us! We appreciate you watching and commenting, and your support! Cheers!
Cool video 🇬🇧❤️🥰
Thanks for watching and commenting! We appreciate your support! Cheers!
Dinner time!
Bon Appetite!!
Looks like a good way to feed, But i'm thinking that there would be a lot-o-food in that the ckickens could reach, So if you find one of those hwy safty cones to stand down in the can it would throw the feed to sides where they can get to it! just a thought !
This is brilliant! What did you do about water during your 10day trip?
We had our neighbor come over to refill our two waterers. They had to fill them about every other day. They also came over to retrieve the eggs and open/close the barn door. Free eggs for a small amount of work! Not bad!
Love it! Do you have a good self watering solution?
Our review of our waterers can be found by looking for this video: "Product Review: Farm Innovators 3-Gallon Heated Poultry Waterer" We love the waterers and they work in 100 degree heat and -25f cold. Hope this helps!
Super! I was just wondering, do you keep this inside your coop? I was wondering if you had it outside how it stood up to rain.
We do not keep this in our coop (or any food in the coop). This is always kept in our run area and is protected. Our runs (in the barn or in the run of the outdoor coop) are all fenced in and covered. Check a few of our other videos to see the barn set-up and our outdoor coop. I wouldn't leave this outside as squirrels, raccoons, etc. could get into it. We don't have issues with mice or rats but all our feeders are protected inside the run. Hope this makes sense.
@@TheOldSwedesFarm Thanks for the response, I will check out the other videos.
I love this idea and we have a new can like this I’ve been wondering what to do with. But how do you water your girls while you’re out of town? Thanks
Check out our video on our waterers - "Product Review: Farm Innovators 3-Gallon Heated Poultry Waterer." This is what we use and they work great in our Minnesota conditions. Hope this helps. Cheers!
L ho fatta uguale , L'importante è calcolare la lunghezza giusta della curva Perché le galline non riescano a tirare fuori il cibo, se si trova la lunghezza giusta funziona perfettamente
You want the part inside to go down far enough to have food, but too far to pull food out. Thanks for adding this comment! I'm glad it worked for you! Cheers!
G'day Rich.
I'm online at the moment, trying to find elbows big enough for the kids heads. I'm sure it will work. 😁
All the best.
Daz.
Thanks Daz! You made me laugh out loud! You're the best!!
2",3" and 4" all actually work.
Loved it. Liked n subscribed u😊
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Excellent. Any solution for water?
Here is a link to the waterers we use. They are awesome and hold up to a harsh Minnesota winter! ua-cam.com/video/yXPgkneKmPk/v-deo.html
IS it water proof i.e. can it be in an open chicken run
We have had ours in an open run although our run has a roof on it. The openings are pointed outward. If there is a driving rain, it could get inside. Like most feeders, I would make sure the feeder is in a covered area. Water intrusion can be a problem with most feeders. Hope this helps.
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Hello dear, the tubes are 90 or 45 degree?
The PVC elbows are 90-degree. It works great without the waste. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have additional questions. Cheers!
I missed the part where you said you cut the ends off of the pvc 😂 mine only had that at one end. Does that mean my hens won’t be able to reach that far to get feed?
They will be fine. Mine had a larger size on the end that would prevent me from getting the PVC into the hole. The next time I made one, I didn't need to cut the end off. I just made sure the piece inside would be about an inch off the bottom. The hens can find food either way. Hope this makes sense. If you've got more questions, please let me know. Thanks for watching Tyler!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm Thank your replying and for all the information nice to have some one like you on here
@@tylercollins6409 Just trying to help people as they get up to speed on their homestead. I've made a lot of mistakes (and a couple good moves) and want to share with everyone. Thanks for stopping by and the kind words Tyler! Cheers!
What did you do for water. Also we live in NY state. It gets cold her in winter water freezes. And water for cleaning. We have a chicken (1) and ducks (9).
Check out our review of our waterer. The video is titled: "Product Review: Farm Innovators 3-Gallon Heated Poultry Waterer" This should give you an idea how we water, even in the winter.
A cone in the center would help direct the food towards the pipe fittings.
Gravity does a great job and with nothing inside, it holds more food. Thanks for watching!
A different barrel would allow more holes for chickens to feed... I have 120+... great design.
I'm sure there are many variations that can be made to this design to change it to your specific needs. Four holes worked great for us as it separated the hens enough so they didn't fight over the holes. Let us know how your design changes work. Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment! Cheers!
Isn't that a bit far for the chickens to reach? I've seen 3 inch ones used. We have used pvc pipe for pig waterers, quail feeders etc. They are handy, and so simple to make.
Not a problem for our girls. At the end of the video, you can see our (almost) four-month-old girls using it. It's easy for them, even at this age. Cheers Gwen!
How long did it last you??
It's been two years and they are still in use. Other than some dust, they look like new! Cheers Tyson!
I only have 3 hens, but need to figure something out for going away. And their house and run is a small space. Is there a smaller version I could make some how?
I believe there are smaller garbage cans that might be the right size for your flock. You could use the same size PVC elbows but only use three on a smaller garbage can. It would be perfect for a smaller size run. It would still offer a "no-spill" format but be smaller for your space. Hope this helps Heather!
Thank you for sharing! Looks like a great design! Do you have any smaller breeds? Or do you think this would be best for standard breeds only?
I've got standard breeds and some are 13 weeks old. They are not huge and are having no problem getting in. The big girls also get in. I think smaller breeds could get in here too. What breeds do you have that you think might not get in? Thanks for watching Andrea! Cheers!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm D'uccles, they're like pigeon sized, lol.
@@DiggingForHealth That may be too small. You might need to make this from a smaller garbage can and smaller fittings.
Wish we had rubbermade bins in the UK
If you can find one, you will love this feeder (and your hens will too!)! Cheers!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm we have bins which are almost as good. But rubbermade holds up against the cold much better than the hard plastic ones
@@acornhomestead3575 I really do appreciate the flexibility of the Rubbermaid. The thicker, softer plastic holds up to a lot of conditions, especially here in Minnesota! Cheers!
are you using pellets or crumbles ?
We have used Purina Layena crumbles since our first day. The hens love it and it's easy to use. Cheers Josh!
would this work for my ducks as well?
I've never had ducks. They seem to be ground feeders (aren't they?). I don't think I've ever heard of people using these for ducks. I may be wrong. I don't want to give you bad advice regarding ducks. Sorry that I'm not much help Rose.
Hi from France, good job 👍are the rats and field mice able to get back in?
We have never seen a mouse inside or going inside. I feel that, if a mouse got near it, the hens would eat it! Hope that helps. Cheers!
Io per risolvere il problema dei topi, con lo stesso sistema, ho creato dei tappi in legno che metto alla sera per chiudere i buchi
Ror that size of bucket, how many chick's will it feed?
WE have two of the feeders in our barn and they handle 50 hens for a week. It holds a LOT of feed! Hope this helps! Cheers!
you mentionned you never saw mices in it, how can you be sure it is roden proof? I like the concept and I just want to be 1000% certain that the design is roden proof.
Any place where mice are, there are droppings. I've never seen a mouse in it, on it, or any droppings on it or near it. I have it set on a 4"x4" base. I think it is too high for mice to get to it. Hope this helps!
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How does this prevent rodents from getting in also does rain get in?
We have mice around the barn. The holes are high enough (and on 4x4's) so I've never seen a mouse climb in (or out). The hens keep the area clean so there is not much on the ground. I have these inside the barn. I would say to not have any food outside where the elements can get to them. Keep the food in a covered run area (or some covered area). With this, the rain would have to come from an angle to get inside, but it could happen with higher winds.
Need a simple feeder that takes ten minutes to make and provides no waste?! Here is your solution!!
Do you have something similer for water?
@@TheAzurTim I do not. I use a different waterer that has a heater in it. You can see the review on our channel. Let me know if you can't see it. Take care!
Nao entendi como o milho sobe o cano curvo
The PVC pipe faces downward and is about 1" off the bottom. Gravity pulls the food downward. It falls under the PVC opening and the hens can put their head in the PVC and reach the food. It doesn't come up the pipe. The food is just below the pipe and is within reach of the hens. Hope this helps.
Does anyone think, or know, if this is wild duck proof? We have wild ducks that have a tendency to eat almost all the chicken feed unless we find a solution like this.
If the wild ducks can get to this feeder, I would bet they will eat out of it. If the hens can get in it, I would assume a duck could too. I don't know the answer to keeping the ducks away. Sorry!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm I was thinking the same as you.
I had come to two possible conclusions.
1) Apparently ducks are somewhat clumsier than chickens and therefore if whatever they are fed from is raised up/on a platform, then the ducks would struggle to even get to it.
2) The ends of the 90⁰ bend piping that rests inside the bin could maybe be fitted with some wire mesh. If it is fine enough then it could stop both ducks eating the feed AND most of the rodents getting into. Whilst also still being ok for chickens to peck through. Maybe anyway.
Just a couple of thoughts I'd had.
By all means let me know what you think.
I did it but they eat and pull the food out🤦♀️
We only had one hen who pulled out food. The others ate it. It was like she was pulling the food as she ate. No other hen ate like that. We have a clean barn. Maybe your hen will change over time or you could raise up the feeder a bit.
Anche il primo che ho fatto io permetteva alle galline di tirare fuori il cibo perché avevo tagliato le curve troppo corte
@@195dm Yes, don't cut the openings too short. Then hens would be able to pull out food. Keep them long and they can't pull out the food. Have a great week!
Do you ever have any issues with raccoons or other animals getting into it? We have the gravity feeders that we have to close every night because of this.
We have three of these. They are either in the run (shown this video) or in the barn. We have the door to the run (and barn) open all day so the hens can free range. At night we lock up the barn and outdoor run. No animals can get to them at night. Maybe you can find a way to lock them in a caged area at night. Let me know if you have other questions.
I did it with 45's and I cut the top open thinking it would allow the feed better gravity... BIG MISTAKE... it turned out to be 12 HOLES...200 pounds of feed in 3 days! I put it out as scratch grain... but still an EXPENSIVE MISTAKE!
Oh noooo! Sorry for the mistake. Go with the 90 degree and face them perfectly down. It'll keep the waste way down. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your mistake. It'll save someone else. We all make mistakes.....thanks for sharing yours! Cheers!
@@TheOldSwedesFarm It's a 55 gallon drum (100+ chickens and turkeys)...so it has 12 feed ports...Just have to dial on the right elbow...
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Any reason why only 4 feeding pipes instead of more?
The garbage can I used is strong plastic. There is a lot of weight inside the feeder, pushing outward. I was thinking about a fifth entrance but I thought it would weaken the plastic. Four is enough for a bunch of hens. They take turns. I have two feeders and that handles a LOT of hens! Hope this makes sense.
That's about 1 month's supply for 15 chickens.
You are correct. It holds a LOT of feed! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers!
how do you keep the rodents out?
Look at our set-up. The part where the hens put their head in is elevated. The unit itself is elevated on 4x4's. I've never seen a mouse or rat go in it (and we've got a camera around the barn). The 90-degree elbows keep the hens from pulling feed out of the feeder. No waste and no rodents. Hope this helps.
Racoons are smart they'll tip it over, and rats can bite through plastic.
You must have racoons with steroids. Put two bags of feed in this and it weighs almost 100 pounds. It's not getting flipped over. We don't just leave it outside. It's been in our smaller run and now they are in our barn. No coons. We had some rats in our barn and never had one chew a hole in it. Not once. This is a great feeder and very resilient and tough.
Has anyone deployed these to feed 500-700 chickens?
I do not know if anyone has used these for a large scale operation. There is no reason who 6 or 8 of these wouldn't handle 500-700 chickens. Let me know if you deploy this method. Cheers!
Do mice and rats get in?
It is at a height that I don't think they can get in. With the hens around in the coop and barn, I think a mouse would be eaten if it got near the food! This feeder has been an all-around winner for us! Cheers Lorraine!
@CarrieLynnShultzFischer Great Idea!
Thanks for watching and commenting, and your support! We appreciate you!! Cheers!
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