Pvc chicken feeder and waterer2/15/2024 I also cut out a half-circle opening in the bottom of this 2" pipe, facing directly toward the horizontal opening of the main fitting. I then inserted a short length of 2" pipe, just long enough to reach to the 4" reducer below it. Inside the top opening of the fitting, I positioned a 3" - 2" reducer coupling, with the smaller end pointing downward to act as a funnel. In the bottom opening of the fitting, I inserted a 4" - 2" reducer, and a very short length of 2" pipe protruding out the bottom with a threaded clean-out cap affixed. With a Sawzall, I scalloped out the bottom half of the horizontal opening, leaving the top half to act as a rain shield. The fitting should be attached so that there is a direct flow-through to the bottom, with the "Y" portion of the fitting positioned horizontally. Picture a 4" vertical PVC pipe, with a three-way fitting at the bottom end. ![]() I will try and get some pics and create an 'Instructable', but I will try to describe it as best I can. I build a gravity-based chicken feeder out of PVC also, and although I have not yet 'field' tested it, I think I have the solution for rodents and spilled feed. I will post some pictures of it "in action" when they get big enough to use it. One thing to be careful with is that the bottom section is kept out of the rain or it will spoil the feed. It flows down to the bottom and the chickens can reach the feed through the holes you made in the bottom section. You remove the top cap and pour in your chicken feed. You are finished! Now in theory, this is a gravity feed system. ![]() Place the final cap on the end of the shorter pipe.Īlign the sections so that the three holes point straight up. Put the smaller section with the three holes into the other end of the 90 degree elbow ![]() Place the 90 degree elbow on the bottom of the same section Place one of the tops on the longer section Use a small rasp or file to smooth out the edges of the openings and remove all loose pieces of PVC I used a 24 inch part for the top and a 12 inch piece for the base.ĭrill three (or more) holes into the smaller piece to allow the chickens to feed through. This will vary based on how big a feeder you want to make.
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