This step by step tutorial of how to make a chicken feeder from a metal air duct is an excellent way to make weather proof homesteading equipment.
It’s becoming increasingly popular these days for people to live more sustainable lifestyles. Whether it’s something as simple as recycling, planting gardens, or even keeping animals, more and more, people are realizing that certain things are better for the environment. One way many are deciding to show this is by keeping their own chickens. Having chickens onsite is a great way to continuously have fresh eggs and, in all honesty, they’re a lot of fun.
However, sometimes it can be a bit difficult to remember to feed the chickens, especially now, as school starts and life gets busy. This tutorial takes care of that issue completely. In a very simple manner, the author of this tutorial shows how to make a chicken feeder that refills automatically.
All you’ll need for this project is:
– Long Duct
– Duct Elbows
– Duct Cup
– Hang Rod
– Chain and Hook
– Brackets
– Plastic Flower Pot
– Machine Screws, Washers, and Nuts
– Self-Taping Metal Screws
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The assembly process is actually quite easy. The duct is simply placed inside the coop and into the flower pot. Then, as the food is poured into the other end of the duct, it fills the flower pot below. As the chickens eat, more food is released.
One thing the writer mentions is that a lid should be used to cover the outside part of the duct. This will keep animals and moisture out of the food.
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