Barrel Feeder DIY Kit

SEE VIDEO about Revolutionary Chicken Feeder Port. SEE VIDEO about the the feeder being tested with mice (works with a barrel feeder too) SEE VIDEO of chickens eating and drinking from various feeder and waterers. SEE VIDEO of using the Barrel Feeder DIY Kit to make a barrel chicken feeder. The Revolutionary Chicken Barrel Feeder DIY Kit allows you to make a very large and efficient feeder for a very low cost. It’s great for large flocks, or if you just want to go on vacation!  The kit includes the feeder ports, 3 1/2 in hole saw bit, and instructions.  It does NOT include a barrel.  You can generally find used barrels on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Chickens stick their heads into 90° ports to eat, so the *feed stays in the feeder.  Hoods and a rubber gasket on each feeder port keep the feed protected from rain, and the slick surface of the feeder prevents mice from climbing in. The ports are also designed with chickens’ comfort in mind.  There are no corners or sharp edges that will irritate their necks as they eat. Plan on about four chickens per feeding port, so the four port version can feed up to 16 chickens.  The six port version can feed up to 24 chickens.  If you have more chickens, don’t worry–they will eventually all get their fill. If you have small chickens, you can put a brick underneath a port as a “stepstool.” To assemble, drill 4-6 holes in your barrel with the hole saw bit , and push the feeding ports inside the holes.  The notches on the ports lock them into place. Place the feeder on an 8″ base, like a cinder block (not included) for full-grown chickens.  Chicks should be at least 12 weeks old to use this feeder. *Note: Chickens will waste food that they can differentiate and pick through, such as whole grain, even with this feeder port.  If you want to use whole grain feed, check out the rain gutter feeder.