Step 3: Insert your PVC into the box for a fit check. I didn’t have the right size hole saw but was able to make a Dremel tool work fine to cut out my circle. Running the drill lightly against the plastic for a few moments to warm and soften it might help to prevent cracking. Step 2: If you have a hole-saw appropriately sized, drill carefully so as not to crack the plastic tote. I placed the elbows inside the box at the appropriate height and traced a circle with marker on the outside of the tote. You’ll want to mount them at a height where the bottom of the bend is an inch or two above the bottom of the tote and space them at a comfortable chicken width (about 8-12 inches). Step 1: Measure and mark the holes you will cut to insert the angled PVC. 3.5″ hole saw (or a Dremel and a steady hand).liquid nails or caulk of some kind to fix the PVC into the tote.A suitable tote with a tight lid, wide enough to hold your feeders.90 degree PVC elbow, 3″ (as many as you plan to install, 2 in our build).The materials list to complete this build is below along with instructions for assembling this unit. I would suggest going with a transparent tote, though, to make a quick visual of feed levels remaining without having to pull the lid. I’ve only ever had two of my old-style stand-up feeders and have had as many as 30 girls sharing them without too much trouble… One opening should normally service 4-5 chickens. There is a lot of simple customization here regarding how big of a bin to utilize, how many feeders to insert, etc. I stumbled across this box-style feeder which looked pretty easy and applied the same principle of PVC scratch-proofing to the lower profile design. However, when we decided to add a more mobile coop to our coop suite ( click here for some tips on DIY coop design we have picked up over many coop builds!), this design proved too tall to fit in our chicken ark style plans and I needed to regroup on the feeder front. I’ve mostly built walk-in style coops in fixed locations and there was plenty of head room for these guys to stand in the coop where they would stay dry and there was still room to fill them from above with comfort. Super cheap, super easy and really effective. There is a stub of PVC in the bottom of the V (3-4 inches) just to raise the feeder outlet up to a comfortable height for most chickens. They’re constructed of 3″ PVC with a Y junction and a vertical section to hold the feed.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |