How to Build a Deer Feeder

Acquiring the head of a big deer is not enough for a seasoned hunter. The animal needs to possess a big rack and meat. Training it to go to the feeding area is one option to achieve an immense rack. Feeding stations came in different sizes from a small can to five hundred-acre timed deer feeders.

MATERIALS NEEDED IN CONSTRUCTING A DEER FEEDER

The materials needed are wood, feed and nails.

TOOLS

The tools needed for this endeavor are saw, hammer, tape measure, posthole digger, pen and paper.

STEPS IN MAKING A DEER FEEDER

One of the considerations when building this kind of project is how many animals are in your care. If you wish to possess a big herd, you should build a feeding station that is more complex compared with a standard feeding area. If you want to teach just a few animals, building a yard feeder might be the right option to choose. Whether you are constructing your project in your yard or a big paddock, you need to get a trough for the food.

It should be big enough to accommodate your herd and ordinary enough not to capture the attention of predators. When building the trough, make sure that the walls are tilted and the base has some holes. You also need to build a roof to protect the food from bad weather. Place 2 pairs of posts in the trough for the roof. Build longer posts on one side of the feeding area for bigger deer.

Adjust the measurement of the roof accordingly to protect the whole set-up from rain. Your herd needs to approach the feeding area without feeling any apprehension. A quick feed is ideal for a yard set-up. In this situation, your herd will be fearful of other animals and will move through the feeding process very quickly. You need to construct a fence for a bigger feeding area. It can accommodate twenty to fifty deer at a time.

You also need to make sure that the base is strong enough by using cement mixture, sand and H20. The animals will stay in the area for quite some time so creating a timed feeding station is also an excellent idea. If you are creating a herd area in your yard, you can use a can, hanger, tape and peanut butter.

A hanger placed over a branch is a good substitute for a base. You can use the clips to connect the feeder's legs to the base. You can unclip the legs if you want to place it in another location.

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