Pvc feeder

[lilmissy]

Anyone use a pvc pipe with an elbow as a feeder. I want to get my feed out of the coop. Thought i could hook one of those up on the outside of the coop and then cap it each night. I have a chipmunk going into the coop now so i want it out. I can take of that bugger but i am sure there is more of his family around.

 

[LadyLocust]

Anyone use a pvc pipe with an elbow as a feeder. I want to get my feed out of the coop. Thought i could hook one of those up on the outside of the coop and then cap it each night. I have a chipmunk going into the coop now so i want it out. I can take of that bugger but i am sure there is more of his family around.

I've never even heard of the PVC feeder Will be curious what others have to say about it. How old are your peeps? Full grown?

 

[dademoss]

Never used one, but there are plans all over the internet. My coops are rodent/predator proof (so far, and it's been 8+ years.) so there has been no need.

 

[The Lazy L]

I feed my chickens in their secured run. No feed in the coop! Since a chipmunk can enter your coop so can rats and snakes!

 

[lilmissy]

Thats what I thought also, i dont have a run, well my whole yard is their run.
how do you keep water out of your feed When it rains?

 

[Cascadian]

I found this.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/618555...der-translucent?ref=pla_similar_listing_bot-3Or this
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TexasSuperiorPlumbin?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=927304804

 

[lilmissy]

I have a design in mind, I was just wanting to know if anyone uses this method and pros and cons. i might give it a try and will let you all know.

 

[GrannyG]

Kelly Kern



If anyone has chickens, I built this feeder years ago and LOVE it! It’s 4 inch PVC 90s facing downward into this trashcan. I can dump two 50lb bags of feed and leave it for weeks. It is my easiest chicken tool and saves tons of feed because they can’t scratch and throw it

Works for ducks and turkeys too!

 

[Meerkat]

Kelly Kern



If anyone has chickens, I built this feeder years ago and LOVE it! It’s 4 inch PVC 90s facing downward into this trashcan. I can dump two 50lb bags of feed and leave it for weeks. It is my easiest chicken tool and saves tons of feed because they can’t scratch and throw it

Works for ducks and turkeys too!

Thats neat Granny.

 

[lilmissy]

That definitely would save food from being tossed all over the floor

 

[hughewil]

I made one, the bottom pipe coming from the elbow I cut out a trough. It let us pour the food down the pipe and put a cap on. You can see it in the background in this picture. We were having problems with the store bought feeder getting wet wet whenever it rained and the pellets molding. So far this PVC one has worked great. I also made a PVC waterer by attaching some of the self filling cups to a 4 inch PVC capped on both ends.

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[Pearl]

I made one, the bottom pipe coming from the elbow I cut out a trough. It let us pour the food down the pipe and put a cap on. You can see it in the background in this picture. We were having problems with the store bought feeder getting wet wet whenever it rained and the pellets molding. So far this PVC one has worked great. I also made a PVC waterer by attaching some of the self filling cups to a 4 inch PVC capped on both ends.

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That's a great idea! And WELCOME to the forum

 

[Pearl]

That's a great idea! And WELCOME to the forum

Please introduce yourself in "new member introductions", if you'd like!

 

[Neb]

Please introduce yourself in "new member introductions", if you'd like!

Yes please introduce.

Ben

 

[hughewil]

Here's a better shot of my PVC feeder and waterer.

 

[Pearl]

Here's a better shot of my PVC feeder and waterer.

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Great ideas!!