How to Build a Deer Feeder for Free
Deer feeders are great outdoor projects for nature enthusiasts. The feeders will attract deer to the woods behind your home, giving you excellent opportunities to view them and take pictures discreetly. Many people spend significant money on deer feeders, but you can easily make one from materials found around your house. Deer feeders are most commonly filled with corn, but you can also use grain or vegetables such as carrots. Be sure not to put the deer feeder too close to your house, or else the deer will be more reluctant to use it. Does this Spark an idea?
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Poke holes in the bottom of the plastic container with the end of the scissors. The holes will allow water to drain out of the bottom of the feeder when it rains, which will keep the food from getting soggy.
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Cut a hole in the bottom of the PVC pipe. You will also need to cut a hole in the top of the pipe if there is not one already.
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Line up the bottom slot of the PVC pipe with the plastic container. The food will need to flow down the pipe and into the container for the deer to feed on. Once you have the pipe lined up properly, glue it to the container.
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Tie the feeder firmly to a tree with the rope, then pour corn in the top of it. Tying it to a tree will ensure that deer cannot knock it over. Every week check the feeder to see if it needs to be refilled.
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