DIY Chicken Feeder Bin NO MESS Bulk Cheap & Easy to Do!

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I was fed up with chicken feeders that made a big mess by dropping feed all over the ground so I have designed my own chicken/duck feeder made from everyday bins or buckets, which keeps the feed in the feeder until it's eaten!
Here's my blog post about this feeder and at the end I'm collecting videos from others who have used my feeder design as a base to make their own www.selfsufficientme.com/poult...
This DIY feeder is better than any of the commercial feeders I have owned and it cost me virtually nothing to make!
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@Travel_Effect 6 месяцев назад

Even after more than 8 years of this video, this is still the no nonsense bin chicken feeder, economic and fit for purpose and use. Thank you sir!

@sallyluntao9044 5 лет назад

Best feeder ever! No waste at all. Used fringed clear plastic over the access holes to keep out the wild birds. Chickens learned to use it in one day. Easy to make for very little money. Love them. I'm saving a ton on feed now. Thanks!

@VictorBrichaut Год назад

I was getting frustrated about the food spillage in my coop and considering buying an expensive feeder, despite mixed reviews. And then I find this video and see that a person from literally across the world has found a solution nearly 10 years ago and shared it with the world. People figuring stuff out and sharing it online has got to be the best part of the internet.

@kristinwisdom5689 4 года назад

I wanted to say thanks for the design. I made one a couple days ago out of a large trash can and mounted a bucket (no bottom) mounted 6” from the bottom inside to hold extra food and poured an entire 30 lb bag of chicken feed into it and there is still room. The girls have been using it for a couple days and there is no mess! Thanks again.

@vincentefox6707 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video. I was so happy to hear at the end it took ten years for you to figure it out because I haven't figured anything out yet. I just watch videos to get ideas. I'm so happy that people like you are generous and share what you know. Thanks.

@Selfsufficientme 6 лет назад

Thank you! Yes and there are many things I still haven't figured out yet either but like you I'm happy to learn from others. All the best! :)

@WildWestRosie 5 лет назад

I just bought some baby chicks (I'm a first time mother hen. Lol) and the little feeder the came with were terrible, the chicks would scratch out all of their feed, leaving a huge mess in their tub. I had purchased a trash bin to use as you suggested, but I needed something for my chicks until they go out in the yard. I'm disabled, and have a very low income, so I couldn't just go out and buy my way out of this problem. So I grabbed an old square (Crystal geyser) gallon water jug, and cut holes in it, just as if it were a large container. Now my feed doesn't get wasted, and it lasts a couple of days! Thank you for the brilliant idea!

@louisehunt-price5998 9 лет назад

I live in the suburbs and decided to start raising chickens. I started with 4. I found your demo on this feeder after researching MANY. I went with your design, made it all by myself... :) and it works GREAT!!! I love this! No spilling, the birds love it, easy to make, easy to use, easy to carry, easy to clean and CHEAP! Thank You Thank You! - Louise in Texas, USA

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

Louise Hunt-Price Hi Louise your comments have made my day! I'm so glad this type of feeder design has worked for your needs (and your chickens). I really love all DIY kind of things (but I'm not the best handyman myself) so I thought this feeder was something most people could easily make from any old bucket or container especially if I could do it and feedback like yours is very helpful. Thanks :)

@belindaplante8410 Год назад

I'm a first time chicken owner and they're more so pets to me. Your videos help me understand so much. Your advice is greatly appreciated and your preparing me for situations that could and will arise. They haven't even had their 1st molt yet. I live in Rhode Island, USA. Thank you for all your videos. Next year I'm going to start growing more fruits and vegetables because I have to depend on stores less and feed my 4 generations better. We're a close family and not rich by any means. Just know I think you're amazing and inspiring.

@purpleskooliegirl 2 года назад

If your bucket seems too big for the birds to reach the center. Maybe smaller birds or bigger bucket. Just get a cheap funnel and place it in the center. It'll push the food close enough for them to reach. This really is a simple and great idea. Have a beautiful day

@Selfsufficientme 7 лет назад

An interesting and good thing I forgot to mention about the bin feeder is it can be used with wet or fermented feed or it also doesn't matter too much if the feeder does get a little rain inside because the birds will like the soften grains and it won't clog either! I've been so happy about hearing all the modifications and improvements to my basic feeder design people have sent me via social media and email. I'm still using these same feeders and for my situation, I couldn't be happier with the results. Thanks for all the LIKES!!! Cheers, Mark

@VictorBrichaut Год назад

Hey Mark, This video is almost 10 years old. Is this still the best design or have you made any improvements over the years?

@soapsoilandsunshine3241 2 года назад

Hi Mark. I watched this video and set hubby up to the task of "altering" our existing (and failed) no mess feeder which had the elaborate storm drain elbows arrangement. Your feeder is great. Even though we have some hens who just love looking for those little elusive seeds they just can't live without, this feeder works a treat. They never spill anything. I've since made smaller versions out of a plastic 5L chemical bottle (only a hand cleaner), for my turkey poults. This is also spill proof, even with their young bird shenanigan's. I hang it from the wire roof of their brooder so they can't tip it over as they do get quite rambunctious.

@andrewtrejo4442 6 лет назад

I made one of my own and I have to say it is the best chicken feeder I own. I got a 5 gallon bucket from Walmart and made one of my own to feed my chickens and it is really a no mess feeder. It’s better than those 20+ dollar feeders.

@russbowman6801 5 лет назад

Nice solution! I think another tub above this one with a tube going down to about an inch to the bottom of the bottom tub would allow you to put more in the upper tub so the feed would last a lot longer before you need to refill it.

@ninon108 4 года назад

This is the same i was about to comment! But the original idea is the very best! Thank you Mark! for this 10 years of high designing work!

@clynntpotts9781 3 года назад

I've started watching since last year March 2020. 'Best decision yet.Im gardening away now, and my vegetables and chickens are so beautiful. You became a GREAT part of my daily you tube watch routine, and what I call... time to watch some of "My Farm boys & Gals..." you guys are the best. Most of the things I know. Taught by old timers you know hehe, They would chase me down the dam, if they heard me now. You just remind me of my GrandFather(Rest In Paradise Cowboy), my Father( My Rock), and my aunt(Rest In, Paradise sweet aunty), when they were buzy in the GiGi Garden...You look sooo much younger here bro. Gardening is time machine hey... :-)

@rebeccaleh 5 лет назад

Thank you for this tutorial! I used small food-grade buckets from a local restaurant to make a set of these for my flock of bantams. They're working beautifully for all of my birds, from little chicks to full-grown hens.

@danielwong8363 8 лет назад

Just made 2 feed buckets. One small for the bantams which is 4 inch off the bottom & one 6 inch off the bottom for the chickens. It is another recycled item I have made for our chickens. Your videos have been an enormous help to us.

@Selfsufficientme 8 лет назад

+Daniel Wong That's awesome Daniel! And I'm wrapped you were able to adjust the design to suit your breed of birds or flock. Thank you for sharing the measurements and letting me know. Cheers :)

@elaineoutdoors9581 7 лет назад

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE! I just discovered your channel & its great! You have some really great practical ideas & loads of wonderful information!

@kmonnier 5 лет назад

Still the best and easiest feeder on RU-vid

@lynnepacker 8 лет назад

A great idea. I have about 60 chickens and get feed spilled everywhere. I have a number of 3 gallon buckets and they are going to be put to work as soon as possible. I have shared your video with several of my poultry FB groups. Thanks from Oklahoma.

@lynnepacker 8 лет назад

+Bob Packer 4 made this afternoon. Kudos!

@barbarabeard6017 10 месяцев назад

Fantastic! 8 years ago! Just got my first baby chicks last week and have been trying to figure out how to do this in some other way than I've seen when I saw your video. Was also going to build one out of wood with food-grade finish. Maybe you can design one of those as well. Definitely going to do one of yours. High winds in the desert so this one could conceivably also be nailed into the ground from inside the Barrel in the center with a really big washer! Thank you!

@GreenPowerFarm 7 лет назад

Thanks! I'm going to make one today asap!!! I almost bought one for 40$ last night at Tractor supply..you just saved me some money brother!

@barbarastarek8925 8 лет назад

i have watched a lot of chicken feeder vIDOES and yours is the very best thanks from dallas ,texas USA

@Selfsufficientme 8 лет назад

+barbara starek Hi Barbara and thank you for your kind comment! Cheers :)

@cyeseye8387 8 лет назад

Excellent idea; have looked at a number of DIY feeder systems and this appears to be head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to cost and being easy to make.

@Selfsufficientme 8 лет назад

+CyesEye Thank you very much for saying so! This feeder definitely is easy to make and I hope yours turns out a hit with your birds also. Cheers :)

@robertgonzalez8419 4 года назад

Sometimes simple is the best way. I think you hit a home run. God bless

@angelaedwards145 6 лет назад

I have googled the internet and stores looking for a better solution to keep feed inside. And limit feed all on. The floor spilled out. I finally found your video and made one and I couldn't be happier!!! Its amazing the feed that I save. Thanks for this great video!!!

@Selfsufficientme 6 лет назад

Glad you like the idea and it was helpful for you - I'm still using mine! Cheers :)

@Selfsufficientme 7 лет назад

If you have made a feeder based on my design and have uploaded a video let me know so I can share it on my blog www.selfsufficientme.com/poultry/chickens/how-to-make-a-free-chicken-or-duck-poultry-feeder-diy

@glennhall1202 4 года назад

My wife and I made one of these feeders, two weeks in and it works great. Excellent tip Mark!

@slimer240 4 года назад

I making one for my 8 rhode island Reds. Super smart and easy system and by the looks of it very effective. 👌👍

@silverspaceflyer 6 лет назад

I was having terrible problems with feed going everywhere and attracting rodents. I'm a wildlife carer so felt terrible about putting poison out (because of owls, pythons etc eating poisoned rodents) but had no choice otherwise the neighbours would have been complaining about the rats. I improvised a little and bought a 35 litre storage drum from Bunnings (cost about $25) which has a strong handle on top so is easy to lift. Since using this there has been almost zero feed on the ground. I always take it out late afternoon and it fits perfectly into a rubbish bin where it's stored over night. This is genius and has solved our problems 100%! Thanks!

@grahamrdyer6322 9 лет назад

I'm so glad I found you, This looks to me the best feeder, simple but effective, 10 years in it's inception but you have helped SO many of us. Thanks mate.

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

Graham R Dyer Thanks Graham, yeah it's not the prettiest feeder and it's limited to how much feed it can hold but it does work, and it is cheap + easy to make. I've been through countless commercial feeders only to be disappointed with them all so far. Cheers mate :)

@grahamrdyer6322 9 лет назад

Self Sufficient Me I've made one out of a small plastic stacking box with ply screwed on top, I cut out the hole in the ply for my chickens to feed from ,I then turned it on it's side and I cut a hole in the top so I can fill it, It works so well and your right, not a bit of food on the ground. Thanks again for a smart Idea. 10/10..........Oh and the Peanuts are Planted !

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

Graham R Dyer That's AWESOME Graham - I'm so glad it works for you and you were able to adapt it to your own design with easily obtained materials! That's self-sufficiency in a nutshell and great use of resources. Cheers :) PS: Good luck with the peanuts...

@ashleygarcia7228 4 года назад

I absolutely love this! I just got some chickens and have been looking for a less messy feeder! Thank you!

@maxpwr_fpv4987 4 года назад

Mark, you've come a long way in 5 years mate. No more Carlton shirts, hahahaha. Off to grab some 20L buckets and corro conduit now...

@HydroMedix 9 лет назад

Great simple design. If you want to add more capacity and utilize the wasted space, install a wide middle stack to disperse the feed.

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

Joe L Hi Joe, thanks for the suggestion and I may look into doing exactly that mate! Cheers :)

@jamesknutson8049 8 лет назад

This feeder works GREAT!!! I had attempted one of the one using the 90 degree elbows. My chickens didnt like it at all. I build one of your, used 3/8 inch oil hose and 4 zip strips... ( was what I had on hand) Worked like a charm!!! Thanks for the video!!!

@Selfsufficientme 8 лет назад

+James Knutson You beauty! I'm glad you could make your feeder out of handy recycled materials you had lying around, thank you for letting me know about it and how you adapted the build. Cheers James :)

@ClintL63 4 года назад

I made this feeder from a five gallon bucket and fastened a piece of plywood to the bottom and leave the top off; leave an extra hole or more in the bottom to not let rain fill it up; I have had these buckets for three years now and No Wasted feed! Thank you for the origional idea!!

@traryvery8851 4 года назад

Hi Mark, I made one of your feeders and it is indeed easy and cheap to make and the chickens love it. I put it under shelter in the winter to keep the rain off ( ha ha not much because I live in Adelaide) and put it away in an old lidded metal rubbish bin in the evenings so that any rats don’t get to it

@hhcosminnet 4 года назад

Thank you, man! You are a genius! I got excited with the feeder and I do not have any fowls! My neighbour does! 😁 Liked the touch with the rounded margin for the little dinosaurs to eat comfortably!

@SamanthaHatfield91 9 лет назад

Wow- this looks do-able and functiona-ble and of course affordable! Thanks so much for posting this, we are going to try it out. Appreciate it very much. Look forward to viewing other videos.

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

Samantha Hatfield Thanks Samantha! Yes, I'm still happy with mine and plan to make another large bin feeder soon - I might trial 3 holes instead of the two but they are all going well and my PVC, standard chicken feeders, and treadle feeder are all now redundant sitting there empty LOL. Cheers :)

@RR-vg5hg 4 года назад

You sir are a genius!

@lisabooker6405 6 лет назад

OMG!! This is actually AWESOME! Love this idea. Gonna share it with my daughter! Thanks Mark! Blessings~Lisa

@Selfsufficientme 6 лет назад

+Lisa Booker cool, glad you like it! I'm still using the same ones and they work well plus cheap to make :)

@Kd8OUR 7 лет назад

I simply used a commercial feeder and added tube like that on the bottom. I riveted a sheet of stainless steel above the opening to prevent the chickens from climbing in or reaching the feet in. I have had little spillage, more concerned about rodents and rain.

@cynthiaaragon2938 9 лет назад

I want to thank you for this video. I will try to make one before i leave on vacation you have been very helpful.

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

Cynthia Aragon Thank you Cynthia for taking the time to comment - all the best with your feeder build and have a great vacation! Cheers :)

@Spiers843 6 лет назад

Hi Mark, Great videos!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I hope you will continue making them, and will keep you in my prayers. Best wishes to you and your family. greetings from Trinidad and Tobago.

@stephenclaymcgehee2931 4 года назад

Excellent! It worked great for me - waste has been cut to about zero. I kept looking for some fancy solution, but this cheap and simple feeder beats them all. I used a piece of plastic tubing left over from another project, and used hot-melt glue to secure it to the bucket.

@janjax45 5 лет назад

This is just what I need, Super . Thank you.

@normaweir8988 9 лет назад

Thank you so much for the idea. I have been looking for months for a really good idea.

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

Norma Weir Thanks Norma! Comments like yours are very helpful, cheers :)

@tonymatthews445 4 года назад

Great idea, fab vid and love the rain

@ann7318 Год назад

I got my bucket, lid, and that ribbed stuff for the hole bottom. That ribbed stuff is not cheap in the US. I hope to make one of these this week. I am glad you give the regular measurements in addition to the metrics.

@wazowski6709 4 года назад

Love your videos mate, the content is always on point, awesome! Always thought you looked like a top bloke, then I saw your polo top & realised you're a bloody legend!! 👍

@theswediblegarden 8 лет назад

Very clever and economical idea, thank you for posting!

@Selfsufficientme 8 лет назад

+theswediblegarden Hi there and thank you!

@RENETTE2525 4 года назад

That's brilliant. I'm going to try that.

@sherryhamilton5434 5 лет назад

HI MIKE, I JUST WOULD LIKE TO GIVE YOU A BIG THANKS, I BUILT THE CHICKEN FEEDER AND AM VERY HAPPY AND IT WORKS JUST LIKE YOU SAY AND MY LADIES ARE LOVING IT TO SO THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@rmason5477 2 года назад

Fantastic as poultry always scatch, what comes naturally

@murphysquint3436 9 лет назад

Hello Mark, your feeder design is working great me. We have 5 pullets in our backyard in Phoenix, AZ. I plan to review the rest of your videos soon. Will add picture when i get a good one, Thanks again, Robert

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

Murphy Squint Hi Robert and thanks heaps for the feedback! I'm glad your's is working well and I have to say I reviewed all 3 of my bin/bucket feeders yesterday and I couldn't be happier with how they are going. I'd like to see a pic of your feeder for sure! Cheers mate :)

@heidigib01 4 года назад

I love your rooster! He is very similar to mine. Always watching out for the ladies.

@melaniesmith1313 4 года назад

I used the old hose from my CPAP breathing machine. We made the hosing go up to the top of both holes. We have it sitting on bricks. We will watch carefully to see if rodents are deterred. ZThank you for this design.

@justthegoodbits1 6 лет назад

Love this idea...Good job! Thanks

@Mara-tv2qc 4 года назад

Thank u! I had spent time watching so many videos and was satisfied with your video so easy and simple thank u thank u!!

@brettm.s.1169 4 года назад

Onya Mike, another golden idea, thanks.

@abdulazizalazzawi8480 6 лет назад

just made one and it works! thank you

@ready4helps794 4 года назад

Thanks I made your smaller one and it works soo well and it holds A lot

@davidmount5190 9 лет назад

I've been searching for an alternative to the less than stellar feeders on the market. Looks like I've found it. Thanks for the great idea

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

David Mount Hi David, well I hope it works as good for you as it does for me! Also, there's probably several other ways to improve on this design but at its basic form it's cheap and easy to do. Thanks mate :)

@SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me 9 лет назад

Simple, cheap and effective. I like that!

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

Thanks Susan! Yes me too - the cheaper the better (as long as it works), cheers :)

@Gary-ip4tb 5 лет назад

Thank you so much! Going to incorporate a similar idea

@shayelynndickenson5390 3 года назад

I love it! I am going to make one today! Thank you!

@AhaFarmchanel 3 года назад

very inspiring to our little ranch master, thanks

@TheMetalUnderground 4 года назад

Im making one. So rad!!! GREAT IDEA GUY!!!! AWESOME!!!!

@adealmb3049 4 года назад

perfect and easy

@AllotmentGrowHow 9 лет назад

Cracking video Mark, get that idea and design patented now.

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

Ha ha, thanks Adam but I doubt I'm the first person to think of a hole in a bin for a chook feeder. Still, I'm pretty happy with how they are going! I've made three now the one large and 2 x buckets and probably will make another large bin feeder to give the chickens and ducks plenty of room for a feed. Cheers :)

@Allottedaaron 9 лет назад

great design mate. That looks like a great feeder. Many thanks.

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

Hi Aaron and thank you mate! :)

@Pepper5655 9 лет назад

thnx for the idea, I made a feeder 2 yrs ago and the bottom had ruster out of it now, so I'm on the hunt for a new style with less mess. I appreciate your sharing.

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

No worries! It's cheap and easy to do and I'm finding it's working quite well with my fermented or wet feed also - there's no way I could use one of my commercial gravity feeders for that purpose because it would clog straight up. Thanks :)

@Pepper5655 9 лет назад

I made mine today, bought a 13 gal kitchen trashcan and 3- 3" 90s It will hold an entire bag of feed. I am so proud of it. Such a simple thing to do, and I like that it will hold an entire bag too.

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

***** that's excellent news! I'm very happy you let me know about your build and how it holds a full bag... wow! I hope it works great for many years. Thanks & Cheers :)

@Pepper5655 9 лет назад

I saw one of the hens eating from it today. I was so proud. Poured an entire 50# bag of lay crumble in it. So proud.

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

***** That's great to hear and I hope you get many good years use out of it! My two commercial PVC feeders and one treadle are now just expensive cobweb collectors LOL :)

@lyntaylor4131 Год назад

Brilliant, thank you!! Thus video has come at exactly the right time. I've been researching feeders. I also saw one of your later videos where you mentioned the one the chooks stand on. I wonder winch one you still prefer Mark. Thanks for sharing all your lovely videos ❤️

@garulusglandarius6126 3 года назад

Adapt/ design your own feeder Mark,you have the experience and knowledge. You could patent it and clean up mate 👍🇦🇺🇬🇧

@patcummins6036 2 года назад

I’m trialing the PVC tube method at the moment as we have about a dozen ring neck doves and top knot pigeon freeloaders and even more sparrows making themselves at home feeding on what the chickens kick out of the treadle feeder. BTW I had a real battle getting the chickens to use the treadle feeder without propping the lid up. I have a spare 20 litre plastic bucket to spare so I will make it into a Marks Style feeder. Thank you for all your tips.

@GlynisDance 9 лет назад

Thanks very much - we're going to try this for our sons chickens, ducks and quails (a bit smaller one for them). And it's so easy he can help! Great :)

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

Glynis Giddings Thank you Glynis! I hope you guys enjoy making it and also that it works as good for you as it does for me. I need to make two more because they were flattened by a big tree which crashed through our pen during a storm last week... No animals were hurt only chicken feeders - Happy days LOL Cheers :)

@GlynisDance 9 лет назад

Oh dear! Glad no-one was hurt by the tree. At least you're an expert chicken feeder maker!

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

LOL Expert? I wish... :)

@GlynisDance 9 лет назад

@JOE-on4pi 5 лет назад

loved hearing the quail in the background!! nice video!

@user-vp4xh1ww8o Год назад

Good idea. Good work ..God bless you💞💞💞💞💞

@RealJasmineLove 3 года назад

Omg thank you! Brilliant!

@shelleysansom8584 7 лет назад

What a great idea Mark. I have an expensive treadle feeder and no they don't work. I can't wait to make a couple of these feeders. Once again another brilliant idea thanks 😀

@Selfsufficientme 7 лет назад

I have the same Shelley and our treadle feeder is just rusting away now... I'm still very happy with this design and I hope you will be also. Cheers :)

@shelleysansom8584 7 лет назад

Hubby made the first feeder today. I will let you know how it goes 😀

@johnwahalla5049 5 лет назад

Great video, thank you.

@fcspikeit 8 лет назад

Thank you for the info! I am going to make a couple of these. We have 40 Chickens that are only 6 or 7 weeks old now, they would be able to jump in the bucket, So I may make it with a smaller hole and then make it larger as they get bigger. The only issue with that is it would have to start out lower then 6 inches from the bottom.

@Selfsufficientme 8 лет назад

Best of luck with your feeder build! That's a good idea to expand the feeder holes as the hens grow. I'm still happy with ours they're working well! Cheers :)

@jamiebyrd8336 9 лет назад

love your videos, keep them coming

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

Thanks Jamie, I really appreciate your feedback mate! Cheers :)

@richardkut3976 Год назад

Great DYI, thanks.

@coppellgardener257 8 лет назад

Awesome, I will make one soon!

@Selfsufficientme 8 лет назад

+Coppell Gardener (Desi Grower) Best of luck with making your feeder I hope it works out well for you! Cheers :)

@dehnadykeman3614 4 года назад

This works great!

@JulieHiltbrunner 7 лет назад

This is a great idea!!

@Selfsufficientme 7 лет назад

Thanks Julie! :)

@marvinmulford2536 8 месяцев назад

Looks good

@Sienna.N234 9 лет назад

Hi Mark really appreciate you sharing thankyou, can you use this feeder as a waterer aswell?

@Selfsufficientme 9 лет назад

tyreecestylz Hi and thank you! Yes, used as a drinker would probably be fine also. Chickens do like to drink out of a large container or a water source - I notice my hens prefer drinking out of our large duck buckets and pond rather than their own cups or tap nipples maybe because they can get a good scoop with their beaks... not sure. To be honest though, cup drinkers are probably better than a larger container if you only have a small flock as a large container of water would tend to sit around and possibly attract mosquitos unless it is emptied and refilled regularly in which case it would be perfect! Cheers :)

@swissmaid 2 года назад

Great idea! Will adopt. What about the wildbirds do they get in? I would also love to see a lid out of perspects, see through, to get more light in there.

@brotherspeed4962 2 года назад

Thanks I'm doing this right now. I made the other no waste chicken feeders but do not work because they are picky and throw it all over the ground. I will keep you posted