New protein feeder build

Jim Boyd · Apr 20, 2014

Hey Folks!

Well, I must be a retard - I cannot figure out how to rotate these photos in this GON post - they are correct on my hard drive.

This is my latest feeder build - I think it will hold 225-250 pounds of feed.

Base is 48" square and roof is 6' from the ground.

I tried to design it wide open on the bottom so antlered bucks can get to the feed openings with no problems.

Wanted to keep the feed up off of the ground, also.

Will put this one out this weekend coming and test to make sure flow is ok, etc... and if yes, I have the materials to make another one.

We will end up running around 6 feeders on 500 acres to start and see where it goes from there.

Anxiously awaiting David's results for the ongoing feed test he is doing and will decide which feed to continue with.

Best of luck to all!

Jim @ Carolina Moon Hunt Club

GT-40 GUY · Apr 20, 2014

Is this better?

gt40

Buckfever · Apr 20, 2014

That's a neat idea.

Jim Boyd · Apr 20, 2014

Thank you GT!!!!!

julian faedo · Apr 20, 2014

I like it, thanks for sharing Jim

davidhelmly · Apr 20, 2014

Jim Boyd said:
Hey Folks!

Well, I must be a retard - I cannot figure out how to rotate these photos in this GON post - they are correct on my hard drive.

This is my latest feeder build - I think it will hold 225-250 pounds of feed.

Base is 48" square and roof is 6' from the ground.

I tried to design it wide open on the bottom so antlered bucks can get to the feed openings with no problems.

Wanted to keep the feed up off of the ground, also.

Will put this one out this weekend coming and test to make sure flow is ok, etc... and if yes, I have the materials to make another one.

We will end up running around 6 feeders on 500 acres to start and see where it goes from there.

Anxiously awaiting David's results for the ongoing feed test he is doing and will decide which feed to continue with.

Best of luck to all!

Jim @ Carolina Moon Hunt Club

The feeders look good Jim! The results post is under construction. :cheers:

BornToHuntAndFish · Apr 20, 2014

Good job on the feeders. Looking forward to your trail cam pics so we can see photo captures of your whitetails using it.

Jim Boyd · Apr 22, 2014

Will start getting cams out ASAP and see what comes to the feeders - thanks!

davidhelmly · Apr 23, 2014

Jim Boyd said:
Will start getting cams out ASAP and see what comes to the feeders - thanks!

What are you going to fill them with Jim?? :banana:

j_seph · Apr 23, 2014

mudram99 · Apr 23, 2014

Man that is sweet.

lot's of good ideas implemented in that design. Better hurry up and patent that sucker before more fools like me build a few, I will try to skirt a lawsuit from you by making the base and top plate out of diamond plate the base turned upside down and a couple of 1/8" holes drilled in each depression. Also I will raise the bottom plate a little higher and weld a 4" skirt around the edge in opes of deterring hogs. Would like to add a 45 degree coupling to main pipe, which would then require a cap, but I could just back the mule up to it and fill easily. Looks like about 5' of pipe with coupling and slightly raised base will just about be the perfect height to refill easily and last quite a while. :clap:

Jim Boyd said:
Hey Folks!

Well, I must be a retard - I cannot figure out how to rotate these photos in this GON post - they are correct on my hard drive.

This is my latest feeder build - I think it will hold 225-250 pounds of feed.

Base is 48" square and roof is 6' from the ground.

I tried to design it wide open on the bottom so antlered bucks can get to the feed openings with no problems.

Wanted to keep the feed up off of the ground, also.

Will put this one out this weekend coming and test to make sure flow is ok, etc... and if yes, I have the materials to make another one.

We will end up running around 6 feeders on 500 acres to start and see where it goes from there.

Anxiously awaiting David's results for the ongoing feed test he is doing and will decide which feed to continue with.

Best of luck to all!

Jim @ Carolina Moon Hunt Club

Jim Boyd · Apr 23, 2014

Thanks for the kind comments folks!

David - we are going to use Meadows Edge 21 - mixed with corn, at least to get them started. We have a vicious herd so I expect them to take right to it. My partner Keith is managing this feed for CMHC.

Mud - make as many as you want, sir!! Would love to see your final version. My pipe is 60" x 18" and the floor is 12" off the ground. No hogs so we are good there.

Best of luck to all!

Jim

j_seph · Apr 24, 2014

Jim, what is your frame made from

Jim Boyd · Apr 24, 2014

J Seph - welded EMT

THANKS!

j_seph · Apr 24, 2014

Jim Boyd said:
J Seph - welded EMT

THANKS!

Thank You sir

techfire55 · Apr 28, 2014

We put Jim's new feeder out this Saturday and this thing is very nice. Mr. Jim did a great job on this thing and looking forward to seeing the trail cam pics when the deer find it.

mbrowland · May 12, 2014

Nice work Jim. Can't wait to see some pics.

southerndraw · May 13, 2014

I really like that, no patent pending right? Really nice job, I think I'll try one.

Jim Boyd · May 15, 2014

I will get to check it this weekend.

With all this rain, it will be an excellent time to determine if the design was acceptable in terms of keeping food dry.

Best of luck to those that build AND feed.

Jim

Jim Boyd · May 15, 2014

No patents... Build away!!!

Thanks for the kind comments.

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