Originally posted by elkaholic9292
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Plastic can be a problem had a Coon nest in one on top of corn..Squir in one...But overall I still got some that survived for years...So I never gave up on them ..locate so squir can't get to (jump)and Climb proof legs for (squir,coon/rat) I like the Design of whole Feeder and container is set in making it not so top heavy...thx
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I made a unit from an heavy duty plastic oversized crash cushion container used on roadways. It held 800 #, although I never topped it off. My biggest issue was mildew. With larger amounts of corn, it would also be prone to weevils. I decided to discard the larger unit and go back to a metal 55. It is not that often or much of a chore to fill feeders and make certain I have fresh corn. We have also had squirrels destroy the standard plastic feeders, they are relentless!
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Originally posted by Smart View PostI know that container and style of feeder has been on TBH for awhile.....moreso back in the 200Xs. Casey used to own one and maybe still does. I seem to remember him posting a picture of it recently. I remember seeing them in the Big *** Feeder Club, TBH used to have.
Anyway...seems to be a nice feeder. The plastic aspect would concern me with our squirrels and coons....but ifr they can beat that they should be long lasting.Originally posted by Smart View Post
I was searching for some pics. Thanks for posting up, Jason.
I want to say I built mine in about 2002. It sat in the sun in La Salle County for 9 years. It was moved to Coryell County where there is no limit to the number squirrels and coons that could destroy it. It has no holes, no issues, is still good and tight and working like a champ. Maybe I've been lucky, or the design is right that the critters just can't access, but it's been a great feeder for over 15 years.
With that said I'm all about the stand and fills these days. I bet you could easily use these for that if you did it right.
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Originally posted by splitfinger View PostSquirrels in E. Texas would have a hole chewed into the lid within a matter of weeks, if not days. If you had a large metal slip-over lid, it would be much better for E. Texas. Plus, if you would make a small porch to stand on when filling, it would be much more user friendly.
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Originally posted by Casey View PostI was searching for some pics. Thanks for posting up, Jason.
I want to say I built mine in about 2002. It sat in the sun in La Salle County for 9 years. It was moved to Coryell County where there is no limit to the number squirrels and coons that could destroy it. It has no holes, no issues, is still good and tight and working like a champ. Maybe I've been lucky, or the design is right that the critters just can't access, but it's been a great feeder for over 15 years.
With that said I'm all about the stand and fills these days. I bet you could easily use these for that if you did it right.
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