My version of a big protein feeder

[brianlg31]

I got this hopper years ago from a TBH'er.




I originally got with the intention of storing corn in back when corn was so expensive. While life got in the way and it sat in the pasture. Until now. I got the itch to feed protein on the west Texas lease we are on. I'd much rather DIY something than pay big bucks. Figured what the heck, all I have to do is add legs and fit something to close the hole at the bottom and I'll be in business! Should hold a ton of protein easy. Had a free day today, so pulled to the shop so I could use the fork lift. Sure made it easier. In between rain showers I got the legs on it. Used some old removable door mullions for the legs. I'll work on the plate for the hole in the evenings. Going to get a timed head from Mike. Won't be going to the lease till the 25th, so I have some time to complete it. This picture doesn't have the c channel welded to the bottoms of the legs.




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[Buckwheat]

Saweeeeet!

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[Abcdj]

That might qualify as a silo! Fill it every 2 years.

[RascalArms]

Tagged...that's gonna be nice! Heck, I'd have to take out a loan to fill that thing though.

[brianlg31]

I doubt I will ever fill it. Probably only a ton at a time.

[ReydonPete]

That should work

[texan16]

gonna be sweet...

[BolilloLoco]

Good Job.
Thats a MONSTA!!!!!

[TXBRASS]

Heck yeah!!!

[TXBRASS]

Any updates?

[brianlg31]

Works great!! Most I’ve every put in it was around 2300 lbs. I’m doing bulk protein with a blower trailer, got tired of carrying bags up. So it’s hard to tell exactly. I think this next time I’ll be the only one filling feeders so I may order 3000 and see if it will fit. But other than being tall, she works great.


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[BrokenJ]

Any updates?

I think It's in operation, Post 33 in the homemade feeder post

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=716942

[TXBRASS]

Works great!! Most I’ve every put in it was around 2300 lbs. I’m doing bulk protein with a blower trailer, got tired of carrying bags up. So it’s hard to tell exactly. I think this next time I’ll be the only one filling feeders so I may order 3000 and see if it will fit. But other than being tall, she works great.


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Very cool.... how tall did she end up being?

[brianlg31]

My version of a big protein feeder

Very cool.... how tall did she end up being?

12’ I think. Tall enough it’s hard to stand on the tool box of my f250 and throw a bag of protein to someone sitting on the top. Lol


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[cva34]

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