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Want to build a large capacity feeder. I need suggestions
Posted on 1/28/14 at 3:35 pm
Posted on 1/28/14 at 3:35 pm
I think I know what I want to build but I am looking for materials suggestions. The tree rats and coons eat through the plastic feeders and 55 gal drums are too small.
I plan on building a platform similar to this (note the legs and ladder are leaning against the platform in the photo)
However I would like to have about 4 to 5 times the volume of a 55 gal barrel.
I was thinking of large metal containers that would work and have considered using commercial air ducting like in this photo if I can find it cheap enough.
does anyone have any leads on where I may find used or discarded commercial air ducting or other similar sized metal containers (at least 3x3x5) that I could convert into a large feeder?
I plan on building a platform similar to this (note the legs and ladder are leaning against the platform in the photo)
However I would like to have about 4 to 5 times the volume of a 55 gal barrel.
I was thinking of large metal containers that would work and have considered using commercial air ducting like in this photo if I can find it cheap enough.
does anyone have any leads on where I may find used or discarded commercial air ducting or other similar sized metal containers (at least 3x3x5) that I could convert into a large feeder?
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Posted on 1/28/14 at 3:39 pm to Bleeding purple
What about one of those big galvanized watering troughs? Have to come up with a top for it... or bottom.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 1/28/14 at 3:44 pm to h0bnail
Decent idea but for what a big one will cost I could buy a large capacity store built feeder.
Posted on 1/28/14 at 3:45 pm to Bleeding purple
Go buy a large 4 foot diameter corrugated culvert.
they will sell you whatever length you want. You could by either metal (galvanized) or black plastic.
they will sell you whatever length you want. You could by either metal (galvanized) or black plastic.
Posted on 1/28/14 at 3:46 pm to Bleeding purple
Old propane tank?
Posted on 1/28/14 at 3:51 pm to Bleeding purple
I've seen stacked barrels welded together to double capacity...
Posted on 1/28/14 at 4:20 pm to Bleeding purple
As long as those things are running by April, I don't care what you use!
Posted on 1/28/14 at 4:33 pm to TigerDeacon
there are 8 feeders running currently. you are in good shape. 
Posted on 1/28/14 at 4:46 pm to MeridianDog
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Go buy a large 4 foot diameter corrugated culvert.
Thats a good idea
Posted on 1/28/14 at 4:49 pm to Bleeding purple
If you can find 4-6 foot of large diameter pipe then have a shop roll a funnel to match.
I found the pipe for free and welded mine myself and have around $200 in it. It holds around 1500lbs
I found the pipe for free and welded mine myself and have around $200 in it. It holds around 1500lbs
Posted on 1/28/14 at 4:51 pm to Tiger 79
I thought of that too but there are not many used 4ft diameter metal colverts lying around. Thus new would be the option and that runs about 320 for a 5 ft piece of 48" and 200 for 5' piece of 36"
Then I would still need to build some sort of top and bottom .
Then I would still need to build some sort of top and bottom .
Posted on 1/28/14 at 4:52 pm to Choirboy
quote:
I found the pipe for free and welded mine myself and have around $200 in it. It holds around 1500lbs
this is what I am looking for.
Posted on 1/28/14 at 5:01 pm to Bleeding purple
You live around any industrial sites? Oilfields? You could find some line pipe cut offs that could work.
I've got loads of that shite in the field where I work but it's a few miles to your west.
I've got loads of that shite in the field where I work but it's a few miles to your west.
Posted on 1/28/14 at 5:10 pm to DonChowder
where is that Don?
Posted on 1/28/14 at 5:45 pm to Bleeding purple
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where is that Don?
Sonoma County, CA. Way, way west. Nice shop, BTW. Looks like a full garage door kind of thing. Consider me jealous.
This post was edited on 1/28/14 at 5:47 pm
Posted on 1/28/14 at 6:27 pm to Bleeding purple
Why not use a 275 gal tote tank.. It has an outer metal frame and inside is a plastic bladder.. New they run 175ish.. It gives u the capacity ur looking for and they are tougher than 55 gal drums.. Put it on a stand of some kind and u should be good to go.. U just need a timed agitator
Posted on 1/28/14 at 7:07 pm to Bleeding purple
if you are looking at the large OD pipe route, check around local pipe yards that sell to municipal contractors. ask if they have any drops of either A2000 which is available up to either 36" or 42" diameter, or ultraflow pipe. ultraflow is corrugated exterior with a steel interior liner, hence the corn/protein will flow out easier. it is also a manufactured item to length needed, as opposed to standard lengths of 13' with most plastic drain pipe.
i made a deer/hog blind from 52" ultraflow a few years ago that was pretty neat to hunt out of as long as the sun wasn't beating down on it.
i made a deer/hog blind from 52" ultraflow a few years ago that was pretty neat to hunt out of as long as the sun wasn't beating down on it.
Posted on 1/28/14 at 7:09 pm to Bleeding purple
Check this out for ideas www.usafeeders.com. Plenty of accessories you can look at. I personally have purchased many items from this place.
Posted on 1/28/14 at 7:14 pm to Bleeding purple
you can get used reconditioned 55 gal drums for about $25. stack a bunch together and put a 12 volt unit under it = HOG DEATH
Posted on 1/28/14 at 10:32 pm to mack the knife
Saw this at SCI convention. It's genius. 3 biggest problems with feeders are 1. Filling them up in the air
2. Not enough volume, have to refill often
3. Coon's spin or hogs bump feeders and dispense feed.
This feeder eliminates all those problems. Never lift a bag over your waist. Holds up to 1000lbs. Never looses any feed due to gravity issues. They are expensive but they are a great idea.
LINK
I have no interest in this company, I was just impressed.
2. Not enough volume, have to refill often
3. Coon's spin or hogs bump feeders and dispense feed.
This feeder eliminates all those problems. Never lift a bag over your waist. Holds up to 1000lbs. Never looses any feed due to gravity issues. They are expensive but they are a great idea.
LINK
I have no interest in this company, I was just impressed.
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