Bucket Chicken Feeder

by Granmeyer_ in Living > Homesteading

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Bucket Chicken Feeder

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This is a easy and fast way to give your chicken there feed for a long period of time. It is even better for when they get older and eating a lot more feed. So if you want a easy fast way to feed your chickens then this is the project for you.

Materials

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5 gallon bucket (with lid)

three bolts 5/16 (three washers for each bolt)

A metal pan

Drill

1/2 wrench

Cut Slots in the Bucket

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Drill holes into the side of the bucket any where on the bottom of the bucket.

Drill Holes for Your Bolts

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Drill holes in the bottom of your bucket and metal pan so it will connect

Put Bolts in the Holes

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Put the bolts going up through the metal pan then through the bucket.

But before you put the bucket on the bolts put the biggest washer on then the bucket

Then but the other washer on and then the tap

and tighten the bolt when done (1/2) is the size

Done

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You are done and can add the feed to it and give it to the chickens.