Don't know if you'll see this but if you put a piece of plywood on the inside to kind of make it funnel towards the front might be a little bit nicer

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking something along the same thing. Need to clear the excess corn out by hand without it

We been using 55 gallon plastic barrel for 30 plus yrs in UP of Michigan cut a 3” hole on the very bottom on front an cut the top out and set a metal locking top off a steel 55 gallon drum. It’s takes 300 lbs of corn. If you have Bear problem they will dump it over! We put 1/2” lag bolts so can’t dump them over!

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

9 ай бұрын

I played football up there for MSU. Y’all have some absolute MONSTERS. I did a little hunting way down south close to Indiana on a buddies farm. All those corn/soy bean fed animals are different 😂

@roberttaylor8261

9 ай бұрын

@@AppalachianFarmHandChannel Michigan State or Michigan Tech? I’m 65 now most of the State land in UP been butchered off now days! Between wolves and SxS every where deer are pretty thin unless over towards Menominee an south west end Ironwood!

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

9 ай бұрын

@@roberttaylor8261 Michigan State. And I was down in Mendon near 3 Rivers. (South West MI) If you wanna stick around consider hitting that subscribe button! Working on building this outdoor channel up and making better content!

the gravity of that corn is a game changer. the traffic in that area is gonna be nuts

Rofl...grandpappy was a genious. Cannot believe i never thought of this..already use homemade gravity feeders...but they dont hold 200lb...im seein spouts on 3 sides ..and a wood covering to not be an eyesore beside my foodplots ! And far more than 6 views now my friend..thanks for the idea

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

Жыл бұрын

You can add a PVC down pipe as well to get it off the ground a little. Lets them paw at it more. I appreciate the comment!

@JeremyWilson-vu2pw

10 ай бұрын

I have gravity feeders a built out of 60 gallon food grade white plastic drums, I’ve used the steel but you can’t tell how much is left, drums are $15 where I get them, white works best if you have a camera on them because the night time pics shows you exactly how much corn is left. I use the 55-60gal barrel band bolt tubing legs on them and the tops are 8 ft high, I pull right up with the side by side or truck and never have to get out of the bed of it, take lid off lay on roof refill, and put the lid back on, I put the game winner gravity feeder neck and spouts on them. Funnel in barrel and Tube coming down with 3 spouts on it and 3 different removal sections of tube so u can adjust height depending on your application. Allows bucks to walk right up and eat along with does, fawns can eat what’s fell over onto ground, the game winner neck has a flow adjustment so you can adjust the flow on the shoots, you can feed corn, protein or a mixture out of these. I use a aluminum lid that bolts over the barrel lip with two wing nut bolts all u have to do is drill a hole for the bolt to run into the barrel and lid isn’t coming off. I’ve had cows get loose from neighbors, knock it over and stand them right back up and lid still be on it. Holds about 500lbs of corn. Total. And best part is I done it all for under $200. Go find a 500 lb feeder for less then $200.

That is a good idea but where I live in Tennessee the bears would destroy it in a day or two

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

11 ай бұрын

Just gotta do a little modding! Bears got into it a little bit nothing too bad tho. Gotta lock that kid down

@shawng6415

10 ай бұрын

Break up a pallet and run 3 inch nails or screws up and down the planks. Then rachet step those to the bucket and tree

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

10 ай бұрын

@@shawng6415 that’s an idea right there. You could even counter the boards on the outside by mounting boards on the inside with washers and bolts to crest a really sturdy mount. Great idea! I appreciate your comment and hope you’ll stick around! More project to come soon!

Please have camera to show how this works. Have my doubts of durability etc. I will subscribe to see videos. Thanks

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

Жыл бұрын

Ill get em for you. Ive been very busy. Been working well tho

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

Жыл бұрын

I forgot to video this for you before the feeder was pulled out of the orchard. I will try to get something else for you in its place.

The squirrel's will eat holes in that trash can .

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure this is a possible issue. I've never had an issue with this. The only issue that I've had to deal with is bear cubs wanting to play with it

Not a bad idea, but a steel drum elevated up off the ground on concrete blocks a few inches works alot better

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking something more durable would last a bit longer. I was trying to do it as cost efficient as I could

@cray-z7404

10 ай бұрын

That plastic trash can will outlast the metal drum / barrel !

@KingofHearts-xq5iz

Ай бұрын

Bad thing about using metal is that it sweats and it holds moisture and it doesn’t breathe and it causes your corn to turn bad

My experience with this type of thing is they just drain out too fast.

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

9 ай бұрын

Yeah I have to agree with you there. I think with some modifications it could actually turn to be a pretty efficient way to feed. I do appreciate the comment tho and would love to have you stick around! Maybe go back and watch my more recent videos I think you might enjoy them, but either way any support you have for the channel is greatly appreciated! God bless!

Drone was a huge pick up

Sylvester

It is not bear-proof. Actually it is a good idea and I guess to add one improvement - the hole in bottom should be open just during daylight. It will be not the cheapest feeder, but most efficient :)

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

10 ай бұрын

This is absolutely correct. Improvements will be made at some point but for the moment… I don’t have the time 😂 BUT I’ll look into reckneck engineering something to improve this thing after this season!

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

10 ай бұрын

I do appreciate your comment! And hope you’ll stick around!

@andreilebedev6722

10 ай бұрын

@@AppalachianFarmHandChannel thank you. I thought about such type of feeder for years. Simply timing distribution does not work. From some point of season deer switch to night movement only. Such light sencetive door could push them to come on day time.

@andreilebedev6722

10 ай бұрын

In my area (WV) I have other problem - a lot of bear. I have to use the steel barrel and steel chains instead. Otherwise the bear just pulls it out, grabs in tho the wood. Once I found the feeder about 200 yards from its location and fully smashed :/

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

10 ай бұрын

@@andreilebedev6722 that’s genius right there. I think this made out of a metal feed can might be more efficient. Bears wouldn’t destroy it, and you could add one of the solar powered doors to it on a timer… probably a little more expensive but might be worth the extra $$$

Deer corn is a scam. Go to the elevator and buy regular shelled corn, saves tons of money.

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

2 ай бұрын

I think I might just start doing it. The stuff is expensive for no reason…. I appreciate the comment. Hit the subscribe button if you feel like it. My new content is much better than this video 😂 I got hit by a car on my Harley recently so there hasn’t been much content but we’re gonna kick back up soon

Buddy....it's only 200 lbs 40 lbs at a time....not a lot....get over the....."200 lbs of corn"

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

Жыл бұрын

Well when your 45 minutes away from the nearest store. And the dirt drive way is 3.7 miles long having to fill a feeder ever other day, even more than just once a week is a pretty tall order! I appreciate you comment though! I hope you stick around! God Bless! 👍

@ps5748

Жыл бұрын

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel .....what we did.......was to put a large plastic deck box out on site....and take a load of feed and store it.....then you can quad in easily......btw, we use the same feeder you made.....with great success....

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have a quad. Yet. Eventually we will have one but, we’re still in the beginning stages of this whole thing! That’s an awesome idea. I’ll have to throw it up in a tree or something so the black bears don’t tear it up

Not a good idea to put corn on the ground. Deer will eat it fast but you do not want it to get moldy.... also you state steep learning curve on the drone but then you state super easy...wt.....

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

10 ай бұрын

Gary I appreciate the comment! I agree this limits the amount that you’re leaving in a pile on the ground so it doesn’t get eaten rapidly or wasted. And the lid keeps the water from molding the corn… mostly As for the drone the technology is pretty straight forward it’s just controlling it while its flying that a little difficult. I hope you decide to stick around!

How long did it last be for the coons got in to it

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

Жыл бұрын

They came through to check it out and what not. But they didn’t interact with it much actually. The biggest thing was black bear cubs thinking playing with the corn was entertaining 😂 but that just made for some good pictures

using a drone on your channel requires FAA certification ... and the fine is pretty stiff. May want to consult your lawyer. (BTW, google how to edit video)

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

11 ай бұрын

David. You seem like a delight to be around from the contents of your comment. Drones under 55lbs used for recreational use such as surveying private property do not require an FAA certification, and as long as I’m not scouting to locate game it is legal by DNR’s standards, so I don’t think consulting my attorney is necessary. Secondly, David I have also been through your channel and would recommend using Google for editing research as well. Lastly David, you’re commenting on a video that is well over a year old, but I appreciate your support of the channel. Stick around and I’m sure there is some content you will enjoy! Have a great day and God bless you!

@davidcooper2951

11 ай бұрын

thanks for the reply . . . the YT channel you mentioned is not my biz page so I wont defend what videos are on there about its quality . . my BIZ page I certainly would welcome your comments on. Now back to my input . . .you sir are INCORRECT. Using ANY drone (even below 250g) for commercial purposes require a Part 107 certificate IF its used on a monetized biz channel (which @@AppalachianFarmHandChannelis considered a biz channel . . right?). Do what you think is best, BUT if you want we can absolutely engage the FAA so that you aren't relying on my input, let me know I'm happy to reach out on your behalf. Your page/video was sent to me or I'm pretty sure I would have never seen it -- so its possible 'they' already reported it ?!? IF you really want to discuss or need clarification of the regulations, let me know I'd be happy to help with the rules -- or again, do whatever you think is best.

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

11 ай бұрын

David, I recreationally make videos. If you’d like to report my video because you think that my KZread page is a hazard to the great people of the Appalachian Mountains of VA, be my guest. In order to receive my Master of Engineering from the University of Virginia I did extensive research on drone usage, the progression of legislation and how it pertains to drones and recreational aviation, the progression of commercial use of drones in structural engineering specifically pertaining to bridges in VA, as well the differentiation between commercial and recreational uses of UAV’s and UAS’s. I’ve had my page reported before in other instances, and will deal with it further if you deem it necessary. However David, we could just save each other the time and effort, and let the water pass under this bridge. Either way, do me a favor and have a blessed day. 👍❤️

@davidcooper2951

11 ай бұрын

OH this is comical . . . so you have a Masters in Engineering -- congrats ! May I suggest you consult someone else on how to interpret FAA/DOT regulations as you obviously can't understand the absolute basic principal on the difference between Part 107 and 'recreational' usage. Again, don't listen to me, I don't have an Master in Engineering . . . I sincerely hope you continue to think what you think you know and BAM someone actually enlightens you to where you can comprehend . . maybe a diagram or spreadsheet would do it? By the way, one other tip -- don't show your drone doesn't have the required registration in your videos, thats a slam dunk . . .kinda hard to say its registered when the video clearly shows that the required placard isn't visible. If you feel its necessary to continue to reply and spin from the original topic, I'm happy to reply during my blessed day.

@AppalachianFarmHandChannel

11 ай бұрын

@@davidcooper2951 Well David, you are replying to my page where I’m notified every time you comment, to ensure I respond. The fact that I have a Master of Engineering is moot, the point I was making is that I’ve performed extensive research on drones. Not only immersing my self in legislation but into the history and usage of drones in modern commercial applications. Your reference to the FAAs small UAS Rule would require me to obtain a commercial drone pilot license, if I were using it for commercial purposes. However, I recreationally fly my drone around a private property, in order to recreationally produce videos for my KZread channel that I run recreationally. How would it make you feel if I just said you were correct, would that make you feel satisfied? We could also just take that route, because David I’m beginning to think that your blessed day is being occupied by extensive drone research. Which I’ve done a lot of and can tell you from experience is not fun. I do however hope that your day is more blessed than the day you had prior to our conversation beginning.