Rain = flooding river = possibly dead feeder

[alien77721]

Thank God for the rain. I know we needed it. However, the last day I checked on my feeders, the water level had creeped up about 4 ft up the legs of my feeder. They say it crested yesterday, but if my feeder motor was under water at any point, would it be worth it to replace the motor or just buy a new feeder?

[bwssr]

Wd40 and some new batteries and you maybe good to go

[jsk]

Wish we had that problem here in Central Texas. Most of our water levels are low. Test it and buy a new one! It's like getting a new toy. I'm excited each time I get new stuff. Buenas Suerte!

[Deathrow Jethro]

I HAD MY FEEDER MOTOR FILL UP WITH WATER ONE TIME AND ALL I DID WAS DRAIN IT, LET IT DRY FOR ABOUT A WEEK IN THE SUN, WD40 IT REAL GOOD, PUT A NEW BATTERY IN IT AND IT HAS WORKED FINE EVER SINCE.

[Boomerang]

Is there any higher ground that's close to your hunting spot? It could rain again with a big thunderstorm. Let it dry out and see what happens, it may be okay.

[alien77721]

Is there any higher ground that's close to your hunting spot? It could rain again with a big thunderstorm. Let it dry out and see what happens, it may be okay.

I've only had this place for about 4 years. I had NO idea the river could flood that high! I will be moving my whole set up up-hill about 100 yards. I'll have to leave post-it notes for the hogs and deer

[JMG]

I take it you didn't plan on a fish feeder? You may get lucky and just have to replace the timer and not the whole thing.

[d_e_smith]

Let it dry out for a while and check it..... from my experience, the water isn't the problem.... its the logs and such that come through and wipe out the feeder that create an issue.

[Stins]

I would worry more about the timer getting damaged from the water. Even if the motor does work after its dried out and cleaned with WD-40 its cheap to replace.

[DPerez905]

How much rain did yall get over there anyways?

[alien77721]

How much rain did yall get over there anyways?

What's the mathmatical measurement for a "buttload"?

[crpirate]

We had a feeder get washed about a hundred yards down the pasture a couple of years ago when the middle bosque flooded. We put a new motor in it and it was good to go.

[gandergitter]

As stated, Ive had good luck several times with good ol' WD40. Let it air dry then spray the heck out of it...