Deer feeders

[Drycreek3189]

I build a band out of 6" strap to go around mine. Weld the leg brackets to it, and a piece of angle to each end to draw it tight on the drum. No holes in the barrel, and if the barrel rusts out or otherwise gets damaged, just take the band off and put it on a new barrel.

[Drycreek3189]

My newer feeders are all like this. Much better !

Oh, and I have never had a pic of a coon any higher than the winch.

[alec73065]

I don't have pics handy but I bought the feeder leg kit and drilled the leg brackets straight through the barrel and funnel. Bought 3/16 wall pipe from Metals 4 U 8' long . I stopped at Buccees and bought 12 V motor and "The Timer" and used an old ammo can for the housing. Eliminator plate , solar panel mounted on a leg above the line of corn shooting out of the motor . Mounted solar panel on the outside of a plastic waterproof box ($34 at Home depot) added 24 AH battery and all wires run in 1/2" sealtite. Everything is sealed with silicone . I have had problems with raccoons hanging on the sealtite but added some wire ties to hold it against the barrel and no issues so far.

[a1shooter]

I've got some 55 gallon drums at my disposal and thinking about adding a few feeders to the ranch. What do you guys do to build feeders from these drums?


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I like the leg kit like this. Only problem is I can't find any right now. Wanting to get about three more sets for a few builds. If ya know where I can find some let me know!

[gmac]

galvanized chainlink fence posts 8-10ft
Belly Band - Buccee's or feed store
Digital spin feeder - What you can afford
SOLAR PANEL secured the belly band and barrel

I'd make sure you SEAL all the bung holes
Depending on the condition of the barrel I'd rattle can it with rustoleum or bed liner.

^This and don't forget a funnel.

[J-Carp]

This is the way I build them. 2" angle iron, legs set at 22.5 degrees using 1" schedule 40 steel pipe. Bullet proof feeders.

I do it similar to this as well with the legs being "separate" from the barrel.. this way when the barrel needs to be replaced i just remove the barrel from the angle iron and tack a new one on. Easy

[fullsizeaggie]

Salvaged an old barrel. Going to make it into a stand and fill soon. No more ladders.

[txtimetravler]

A varmint cage as big a
Round as the barrel.

[mikemorvan]

What did you do about a varmint cage?


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Get yourself a Triple C 12v timer and varmint cage. You'll be home free for the life of the barrel and legs.

[slayer]

I build all of my own feeders. cut the hole in bottom of the barrell. install plastic funnel, then attach feeder leg brackets and run the bottom screws thru the top holes of the brackets, keeps the funnel from moving. Attach lid, timer and coon cage.

[glpoe1]

I built one and used the Moultrie Pro Hunter digital feeder and a Wildgame Innovations Solar panel. The charger panel has a mounting bracket and flex steel conduit for protection. I have two that have been up for tow years (run all year) and they have held up very well with all the abuse the coons can dish out. You can use any size barrel for the hopper. I built a lift out of square tubing and just stake it down to the ground and tie it off to a tree limb for support and I have not had any trouble with wind, coons, hogs, etc. The one that is pictured is only a 30 gal. barrel but I built one from a 55 gal. barrel and it works just as good. I use either a 600# or 1000# crank and a couple of 2" pullys either bolted on or welded on. Now that I said I have had no trouble I will find one of them on the ground next time I go out. The only draw back is they are not free standing so placement can be a little tricky.

[Boss Buck]

Can't post pics of the ones we made stand and fill. If someone wants I can text over.

[savin yours]

Here's mine, but it's two drums.


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[STONE KILLER]

excuse my brother but I used a ladder off a old tripod. And got some expanded metal and put on top works great


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[BonesandArrow]

Lots of good examples. I might have to copy one.