I think I have watched 30 vids on the PVC feeders this was by far the best design. The tapper back on the feeder hood. #1. THE BEST YET. The 2" downspout was also the longest I have seen. keeping the food lower in the tube for less waste. Nicely Done. Thanks for the vid
It really depends on if you’re feeding them laying mash or whole corn, how much you feed them and how long your tube is. Roughly 15 if you feel it every day. They are great, I love them.
Thank you for explaining everything so well and giving detailed instructions on what parts and what size. I have watched 10 chicken feeder videos today, and every one of them left at least one question in my mind, usually about what size or parts or adapters. I am not sure of your age, but you explained that like a kind grandpa would explain to his grandchild he was trying to teach. Bravo.
All feed gets wet from moisture and humidity in the air when you leave it out all the time. Feed is dry so it will suck it up leaving it out for extended period of time. Even fog has a lot of moisture in the air and if the food is out in it, it shall suck up water in the dry feed. So, you can't ever say it will never get wet. You can say rain water may not get directly inside. Even splashing water on the ground next to it will get water in the opening. Why do you think it is dirty on the inside? Moisture got in there. The best is to feed only what the chickens need for the day. That way the feed won't accumulate moisture over time. Feeders for when you can't be home or on vacation short term use only. I wouldn't mind a PVC feeder that allows you to close off the open area when feeding time is done that stays in the coop or run at all times. Than moisture will be cut off along with the rodents that want it too. Chickens don't need to eat all day unless they are young chicks in a brooder.
Whats the round piece called? How might I order that thing? Oh, seems like you need to have a plan or procedure before you go to record your vlog. i'm outta here
Love this idea, seen similar plans but yours was the easiest explained and demonstrated. We have mice, so I think Ill put a cap at night to cover the feeding hole. Thank you
Me and my son just finished building a chicken coop & run at his house. I have been looking at quite a number of feeder builds on YT and really liked your build the best. So, I made two of them today and wanted to say thanks for posting this video! 👍👍🐓🐓
I bought everything this evening to make 2 of these. The only problem that I’m having is the 4” drain piece doesn’t fit tight in the 4” tube (falls out). I’m thinking about gluing it in, do you see any problems with this?
I can’t believe it’s not a perfect fit. I have never had this problem. I never glue mine in, that way I can take them totally apart rearrange them make them bigger “the tube feed” or clean them if they ever need it. Can you just lodge a piece of plastic between the drain piece and the bottom of the feeder to keep it in place so you don’t have to glue it? That’s what I would try but if need be you can glue it, I know lots of people have. Thank you good luck and you will love it
@@ipodsynca707 thanks for the reply. I will try to find a way to lodge it in. I was thinking the same thing about being able to disassemble for cleaning, if not my only option is to glue it. Thanks for the great idea of these type feeders.
Figured out the problem and solved my issue. One of the drain pieces falls out and the other fits tight. To fix the loose drain piece, I took some electrical tape and made one wrap the height of the cap. Now it fits perfect.
Great design. Thanks for this video. I made my inner tube (the 2" dia piece) shorter so the food comes about 1/2" below the bottom rim for easier accessibility.
What part didn’t you do? I have made several of these and they all work perfectly. I don’t understand how it can not feed and fall out both. I will help all I can if you explain.
If you put a cap on it, it fills up with food and the food gets old and rots. The vent fits up inside so the plastic makes a floor where it only allows A small amount of food to come in at a time which stays dry, clean and healthy for your animals. Thank you Duane294
No, it has never gotten wet. That is the reason for the roof. But, if you live somewhere where you get rain with sideways winds like tornados or hurricanes it might. Thank you
No, I have never had a problem. I have a piece of info for you. A chicken is one of the best mousers you will ever see. Research it, it is very interesting.
It allows just a small amount of feed to come out to the area where the chickens or ducks or whatever eat from. I have better videos showing exactly how to build it and what it looks like full of feed and everything. Exactly how the reducer makes it work as it works. It is a perfect feeder.
I lay it up against the side of my grinding wheel. That creates a very smooth perfect cut. These feeders work absolutely great. I have been using them for years and everyone that sees them loves them.
