wtnhunt Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Now this would be a seasonal only feeder. Bait in this state must be removed 10 days prior to any season opening, so I would feed only in the spring and summer. The goal is to draw more deer to our camera and to try to get them to hang around here more and maybe encourage somewhat of a feeding pattern. I have a barrel approximately 30 gallon and was considering one of those feeder kits with a timer. What is the best economical way to go as far as a timer. Dont think a photocell would be the best bet, because of the raccoons. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: Considering a feeder-suggestions I bought the whole American feeder unit and love it. I belive that they have a kit to put on a bucket. Works great on a timer and can feed 6 times a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Posted January 24, 2005 Report Share Posted January 24, 2005 Re: Considering a feeder-suggestions We have been using Moultrie feeders for about 5 years now and never had any problems. Had our own barrels and just bought the timer box at Wal-Mart. Also added some solar panels to each one and were good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Re: Considering a feeder-suggestions I bought a Moultrie at Bass Pro last year for about $65. I hang it between 2 trees on a 10 gallon can. It can be programmed to run at 4 different times and works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Re: Considering a feeder-suggestions I really like the On Time feeder motors. Both the Elite (digital) or Lifetime (analog) units come with a full lifetime warranty. I've had to send one back for repairs, and they sent me a new unit to replace it! Very cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhtr1 Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Re: Considering a feeder-suggestions Mix corn with soy beans. keep cutting back on the corn until you have nothing but beans. Coons hate soybeans and the deer love them. There are plenty of good feeders out there get one with a website were you can get help if needed. i have never had any problems with moltrie. The soybeans are alot better for the deer also. Good luck and let see the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SCPO Posted January 29, 2005 Report Share Posted January 29, 2005 Re: Considering a feeder-suggestions i've got a feeder that i made out of a 30 gal blue plastic barrel. i bought a timer from cabelas for $29.99. this is 2nd timer i've bought from them. i made some legs out of 1" conduit. i bought 2 cake cooling racks from dollar store and bent ea. 90 degree and put together with wire. made a box.put this around where corn comes out. this keeps squirrels and coons out. figure i got $40 tied up in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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