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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: coachcw on October 10, 2013, 12:55:23 PM

Title: pvc feeders
Post by: coachcw on October 10, 2013, 12:55:23 PM: So I built a couple 4inch pvc feeders about five feet tall . I'm going to corn them up this weekend and see if the does bring a big boy around come November . I'm wondering how long the feed will last with 6-10 deer hitting it .
Title: Re: pvc feeders
Post by: NRA4LIFE on October 10, 2013, 01:00:28 PM: Full that would be around 3 1/2 gallons only. If 10 deer are hitting that, it isn't going to last very long. Maybe a day if that.
Title: Re: pvc feeders
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 10, 2013, 01:03:13 PM: I built one out of 6" PVC holds almost 40lbs of grain. It is about 5' tall. Lasts for awihle.
Title: Re: pvc feeders
Post by: benhuntin on October 10, 2013, 01:59:02 PM: My 55 lb bag of sweet cob will not get through one night. 10-15 deer.
Title: Re: pvc feeders
Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 10, 2013, 02:06:40 PM: Be advised I have heard from others if you use like a molasses based feed they will plug up if wet weather or it is cold.
Title: Re: pvc feeders
Post by: coachcw on October 10, 2013, 02:38:12 PM: well I may have to add a 55 gallon drum to one of the feeders to make it a couple of weeks !
Title: Re: pvc feeders
Post by: nwwanderer on October 10, 2013, 02:48:53 PM: If you make the outlet tiny, a few kernels at a time, it may last a couple of days. Peas (culls from Spokane Seed) would be a better choice. High protein and fewer digestive issues for the deer. They are usually cheaper than corn if a few ton are picked up. Put out a good vitamin/mineral mix to go with it, next years fawn crop and antler growth will show it.