Can we talk feeders?

[TxSpinner]

About to double down and buy a tripod 33 gal barrel feeder from Academy and was curious as to if anyone uses a tripod feeder and how their luck with them goes. Planning on setting it roughly 30 yards from my stand along side a trophy rock. Anyone have luck with em, do deer get use to them and the noise they make when they release. When and how often should I set it to drop?

[kingofhill76248]

They work just fine. Deer get used to seeing them. When motor goes off while deer are under it will spoke them. But they come back to it within a few minutes. Program it to go off just before day light shooting time and a few hours before sunset. Personally I would hunt the trails they will use to come to feeder, but one can't always have a perfect setup or situation for it.

[Abcdj]

1. I would get a 55 gallon feeder. At least 300 pds. You will have to fill it up much less.
2. Buy 3 t post and stake down the legs.
3. Get a cage to TRY and keep the coons out.
4. This time of year spin it twice once before sun up and once after sundown. This will keep the birds off the corn.
5. If you have hogs , put up hog panels . We use 8 panels with 16 t post this will make a 40ft circle.
JMO
Best of luck to you.

[Liven4TheHunt]

I purchased a plastic barrel multree feeder for about $80 bucks and added longer polls for the legs. Have had no problems for almost 2 years.

I did put the 3 foot fence stakes in the ground and slide the legs down on them for the pigs.
Works great.

[PYBUCK]

Killed many trophy deer under feeders. They get use to them quickly. Trick is to never hunt them when the wind is wrong and get in the blind at lease 45 minutes to an hour before they feeder goes off. The timer is the heart of the feeder. Get a good one. I recommend "The Timer"

[super_dave]

Can we talk feeders?

Use em regular. Where I am, I don't need to stake down the legs. It's very sandy, and I am able to pull a leg almost 2 feet down into the sand. Also, a cage "might" keep coons out, but if you definitely want them out, cover the legs with Vaseline from the barrel about 3 foot down the legs and around the barrel below the lid. It's good comic relief too on a boring hunt. A 55 gallon would be much better. I can hook you up with one cheep if you're not too far. And I've got plenty Of the 12v rechargeable batteries

[wacodusm]

I had a some store bought feeders and the coons destroyed the factory motor/battery housing. Nothing like driving out the lease expecting to have a good weekend and finding an empty feeder due to the coons. Found good info on the green screen to help keep coons out. Also bought a krivoman feeder and fill it up once every 10 months.

Good luck

[BIGTERRY75]

I second the 55 gallon feeder. Or bigger.

[Dollie]

Tri-Pod feeders are just fine. I happen to be a lifelong hunter and guide. In time you'll find that a crank or winch up style tri-pod will serve you well. 55 gallon barrels are a great suggestion also. And for any of y'all who ain't seen'em yet, check out (SPINTECH) feeders. They are varmint and wind proof without the hassle of the cages. Been using mine for 6 years now, and just ordered 3 more. You'll be shocked at how affordable they are. Best of luck to ya...

[Abcdj]

Dollie where did you order those spin techs from.

[TxSpinner]

I appreciate all the advice. The reason I was going to go with the 33 gal was because my local Academy had one priced at $145 and just seemed like a good deal. I would be interested in the 55 if I can get one at a good price.

[Cuz]

I appreciate all the advice. The reason I was going to go with the 33 gal was because my local Academy had one priced at $145 and just seemed like a good deal. I would be interested in the 55 if I can get one at a good price.

I see used 55gal feeders on here all the time for $100-$200. 55gal is the way to go! You can also build one even cheaper. Buy the barrel off Craigslist, the motor and leg brackets at academy and some stout pipe legs at homedepot.
It can be painted gold and they'll get use to it basically over night if its throwing corn!

[Big pig]

Build your own or buy a used feeder.
Placing the sFunnel in the bottom is a pain, but necessary.
Texas Hunter mechanism s are cheap and dependable.
Get a solar panel.
Stake the legs.
And Google "PVC pipe for coon-proofing" the feeder.
I have a real love/hate relationship with feeders
Still maintaining 10 of them right now.

Big pig

[BUbowhntr]

Don't do plastic. Get a food grade 55 gallon drum, moultrie leg brackets, and three 6ft galvanized fence posts for the legs. Paint them with rustoleum. I reccommend the feeder units from West Texas Feeder Supply. Well built, come with a solar panel, and "The Timer." Best timer out there.

You can get a food grade barrell for $15-$18 bucks, funnels are cheap. Most expensive part is the motor and battery (6 or 12 volt).

[Brett A]

You should build your own. There are lots of good timers out there. i would suggest not using the clamped on lid that may come with the 55 gallon drum. Get a lid that lets the corn breath. Other wise, when it gets hot, moisture from the corn will cause the entire barrel to fill with mold.