I recently had a fellow TBHer ask that I build a 4-way Free Choice Protien Feeder for him. So I thought I'd document the process along the way for all you D-I-Y-ers.
I'd like to say this can be added to most any barrel or rounded bottom container. It is built from 16 gauge 4"x4" square tubing. Here is what the finnished product should look like when your done.
First take a mesurement from the bottom of your container to the ground. This mesurment is "X". (this case it happend to be 72")
Now subtract 42" from mesurement "X" and it leaves you mesurment "Y". Add 2" to "Y". Example: my distance was 72" less 42" = 30" + 2" = 32". This will be the length of the down tube known as part "D" below. Turst me, it will come out right
(42 inches is the distance from the bottom of the feeder to the ground. This is, in my experiance, is the most comfortable distance for deer to feed where they feel safe. They do not have to lower their heads. Does can easly rake feed out for yearlings. I have witnessed this in action. It also helps to keep the smaller pigs and coons from reaching the protien.)
You will be cutting 4 peices of 4"x4" tubing as in the following pic.
Peice "A" is 16" long
Peice "B" is 6" long
Peice "C" is 6" long
Peice "D" was determined above .
I'd like to say this can be added to most any barrel or rounded bottom container. It is built from 16 gauge 4"x4" square tubing. Here is what the finnished product should look like when your done.
First take a mesurement from the bottom of your container to the ground. This mesurment is "X". (this case it happend to be 72")
Now subtract 42" from mesurement "X" and it leaves you mesurment "Y". Add 2" to "Y". Example: my distance was 72" less 42" = 30" + 2" = 32". This will be the length of the down tube known as part "D" below. Turst me, it will come out right
(42 inches is the distance from the bottom of the feeder to the ground. This is, in my experiance, is the most comfortable distance for deer to feed where they feel safe. They do not have to lower their heads. Does can easly rake feed out for yearlings. I have witnessed this in action. It also helps to keep the smaller pigs and coons from reaching the protien.)
You will be cutting 4 peices of 4"x4" tubing as in the following pic.
Peice "A" is 16" long
Peice "B" is 6" long
Peice "C" is 6" long
Peice "D" was determined above .
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