Anyone use a homemade pvc protein tube feeder?

[mad34b]

Thinking of making one out of pvc. Which is best 3" or 4" and are they worth building one or should I just buy one already made. Thanks

[Lefty5]

What are you intending on feeding COONS OR deer

[Slick8]

Not to be rude but unless you have 2 or less deer and it's in your back yard they're not worth having. You'll never keep it full with any number of deer.

Oh and then there's the coons.....pvc feeders are excellent coon feeders.

Think of this way, the bigger the feeder the less often you have to go in the summer to fill it. Keeping it full is key to its value.

Now if you're just wanting to put something out to add more attraction to your corn feeder that's another story on the volume. Either way they make great coon feeders.

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[rcm719]

Made one outa 4" pvc a few years back, used it for one season (was empty every week) been sitting in the garage ever since.... not worth the effort IMO

[mad34b]

Not to be rude but unless you have 2 or less deer and it's in your back yard they're not worth having. You'll never keep it full with any number of deer.

Oh and then there's the coons.....pvc feeders are excellent coon feeders.

Think of this way, the bigger the feeder the less often you have to go in the summer to fill it. Keeping it full is key to its value.

Now if you're just wanting to put something out to add more attraction to your corn feeder that's another story on the volume. Either way they make great coon feeders.

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Are you talking about just the downspout out of pvc. Thats what I was talking about making one for a 55 gal drum.

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

they work great for our chickens.

[rcm719]

Are you talking about just the downspout out of pvc. Thats what I was talking about making one for a 55 gal drum.

Never mind I was talking about the whole feeder being pvc. Carry on

[Slick8]

Are you talking about just the downspout out of pvc. Thats what I was talking about making one for a 55 gal drum.

Understood. I thought you were talking about a pvc tube feeder which holds about 20 or so pounds of protein.

A 55 gallon drum is better but still holds less than 300 pounds so depending on your deer heard it could be emptied pretty quick.

As far as a PVC spout for a drum they work fine. Academy sells a metal spout for under $30 if memory serves. I believe it's Foreverlast or All-seasons.

What ever it is coons will be a problem, they plague us all when it comes to feeding free choice protein. Just do a search and you'll see the complaints and talk of trapping, shooting and poisoning them.

Best of luck.

[SV72]

Hey Micheal......if you want to make one, I believe I have the downspout piece that would just mount to an existing barrel. You are welcome to have it if you like.

[mad34b]

Hey Micheal......if you want to make one, I believe I have the downspout piece that would just mount to an existing barrel. You are welcome to have it if you like.

Is it pvc or one built by feeder builder?

[Sit-n-Sleep]

If you ever run into Houston or Porter, New Caney area I have a boss buck feed tube I'll sell you for 50 bucks

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[BigDraw]

I have, used 4" downspout to 3" tee. Works great with protein, and have no problems or waste

[Bradley]

I have, used 4" downspout to 3" tee. Works great with protein, and have no problems or waste

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[acearrow]

I have taken 4" septic pipe, cut it in half, cut out a small spot on bottom. Set tube on ground and tie it to a tree. As they feed, the feed will continue to come out at the bottom where you cut an opening out. Feed won't last long in the tube. A five foot piece will only hold about 20 lbs. Just use one at the feeder sometimes to add a little extra to their selection. Tried alfalfa pellets in it last time but doesn't look like many things have taken to the pellets much. Filled tube lasted over 3 weeks. Gonna try sweet feed in it next time, at least until I put up a real protein feeder.

[S-3 Ranch]

Look at my post about aoudad you will see a 1800 lbs with pvc down spouts,