Game feeders

Reaper812 · Mar 8, 2018

I ran across this company and bought 2 of there feeders, I’m very impressed with them, so though I would spread the word.
They have a Facebook page also http://www.appletreefeeders.com
Been running them for about 2 months now zero issues

wilcam47 · Mar 9, 2018

cool but expensive...wonder how they would hold up to bear

Reaper812 · Mar 9, 2018

About as good as any other lol, it does have a hanger made into it for mounting in tree with a hoist. Thought it was a very different design, I like the ability to feed Apples and corn together.

wilcam47 said:
cool but expensive...wonder how they would hold up to bear

outrider58 · Mar 9, 2018

That has to be the most annoying web site/commercial I've had to sit through.

I have two feeders(Wildgame Inovs.) that have never worked. I have solar panels, upgraded digital timers, replaced motors, the whole nine yards. I test them and they fire every time, yet there they sit, still topped off with corn four months later. I think I'm done with feeders. I know I'm done with Wildgame Innovations. They can suck it!

Reaper812 · Mar 9, 2018

Lol, never seen the commercial sounds like I don’t want too, I had your same issues with my old feeders so went this route. Still happy so far. I know it’s a husband and wife who make them in North Carolina, very nice on the phone when I ordered

outrider58 said:
That has to be the most annoying web site/commercial I've had to sit through.

I have two feeders(Wildgame Inovs.) that have never worked. I have solar panels, upgraded digital timers, replaced motors, the whole nine yards. I test them and they fire every time, yet there they sit, still topped off with corn four months later. I think I'm done with feeders. I know I'm done with Wildgame Innovations. They can suck it!

outrider58 · Mar 9, 2018

Reaper812 said:
Lol, never seen the commercial sounds like I don’t want too, I had your same issues with my old feeders so went this route. Still happy so far. I know it’s a husband and wife who make them in North Carolina, very nice on the phone when I ordered

So you are using them now? No problems?

Enjoy!

Reaper812 · Mar 9, 2018

Yeah that was annoying, yes have 2 Apple tree feeders now working very well. I had moultre and some other off brand with nothing but issues before.

outrider58 said:
So you are using them now? No problems?

Enjoy!

Reaper812 · Mar 9, 2018

I feed year round so wanted something that will work, here’s a video of my test run
https://youtu.be/gB7smwWhbq8

engineerbrian · Mar 9, 2018

wilcam47 said:
cool but expensive...wonder how they would hold up to bear

Web site says they are plastic, so i’m guessing it wont hold up to the average squirrel let alone a bear

pbharvey · Mar 9, 2018

Fill that thing with baby bunnies and see if you can whack some coyotes so I don’t have to keep looking over my shoulder.

Reaper812 · Mar 9, 2018

So far so good Brian, hunted all season, seen no sign of coyotes this year. But breeding season is here so I’ll keep any eye out!

pbharvey said:
Fill that thing with baby bunnies and see if you can whack some coyotes so I don’t have to keep looking over my shoulder.

Reaper812 · Mar 9, 2018

A trash dumpster won’t keep a bear out, so I wouldn’t expect a feeder to, as for squirrels they can’t get a grip on the sides to climb in, my trail camera catches them sliding right off the top

engineerbrian said:
Web site says they are plastic, so i’m guessing it wont hold up to the average squirrel let alone a bear

ohen cepel · Mar 9, 2018

When mine dies I'm going to make one from a metal trash can sitting on a pallet with a few small holes in it to gravity feed the corn out. Old guy online has a video of how to make one, very simple and will be my next one. Squirrels are eating up the one I have now.

engineerbrian · Mar 9, 2018

ohen cepel said:
When mine dies I'm going to make one from a metal trash can sitting on a pallet with a few small holes in it to gravity feed the corn out. Old guy online has a video of how to make one, very simple and will be my next one. Squirrels are eating up the one I have now.

post a link if you can :thumbsup:

ohen cepel · Mar 9, 2018

Here is a link to the one I think I will build. Not a lot of detail given but not a lot needed. Ironic I think that he works for a big game feed maker but doesn't use of an $$ game feeder.
http://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/d...w-to-build-an-inexpensive-durable-deer-feeder

I figure it will feed out more and other critters may eat more than you like but it's cheap, doesn't take batteries, and is simple enough. I think key is to keep the holes small and work up.

Can also make them out of PVC pipe. However, unless you have the pipe around it is a bit $$ as it takes large diameter pipe for it to work;
https://www.realtree.com/brow-tines-and-backstrap/how-to-make-a-homemade-deer-feeder

For now, my Wildgame Innovations from wally world is still going and the squirrels haven't taken it out of action entirely, but I won't buy another one until I try the can style above.
Also, with either of the above you can feed what you want. Had too many issues with sticky feed jamming up the spinner which I didn't like.

If anyone has a large surplus 6in Y PVC pipe like in the one above around Eldersburg please let me know, would love to have one to try.

engineerbrian · Mar 9, 2018

ohen cepel said:
Here is a link to the one I think I will build. Not a lot of detail given but not a lot needed. Ironic I think that he works for a big game feed maker but doesn't use of an $$ game feeder.
http://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/d...w-to-build-an-inexpensive-durable-deer-feeder

I figure it will feed out more and other critters may eat more than you like but it's cheap, doesn't take batteries, and is simple enough. I think key is to keep the holes small and work up.

Can also make them out of PVC pipe. However, unless you have the pipe around it is a bit $$ as it takes large diameter pipe for it to work;
https://www.realtree.com/brow-tines-and-backstrap/how-to-make-a-homemade-deer-feeder

For now, my Wildgame Innovations from wally world is still going and the squirrels haven't taken it out of action entirely, but I won't buy another one until I try the can style above.
Also, with either of the above you can feed what you want. Had too many issues with sticky feed jamming up the spinner which I didn't like.

If anyone has a large surplus 6in Y PVC pipe like in the one above around Eldersburg please let me know, would love to have one to try.

Thanks for the links, the top link seems cheap and easy :thumbsup:

I'm going to retrofit my Moultree feeders to a gravity fed system with PVC fittings to something similar to the Boss Buck feeder. I'm tired of electrical problems and a clogged feed chute

https://www.bossbuck.com

ohen cepel · Mar 9, 2018

Bossbuck option looks good, wonder if it will adapt to the WildGame Innovations system? I do worry the squirrels will eat it up.

engineerbrian · Mar 9, 2018

ohen cepel said:
Bossbuck option looks good, wonder if it will adapt to the WildGame Innovations system? I do worry the squirrels will eat it up.

i was going to remove the feed chute from my feeder and use a toilet flange to connect the PVC pipe and fittings to the feeder.

My thought was that the downward angle on the end of the gravity feed ports would not only keep moisture out, but keep squirrels from getting in too. We shall see I guess

Mike3888 · Mar 9, 2018

My brother uses these on one of the midget deer farms, and 1 at his house. Pretty nice set up. No spinner corn just drops straight down.

ohen cepel · Mar 10, 2018

I like that feeder but trying to keep price down and eliminate the battery if possible.

Of course, I may end up paying more for feed and it be a wash. Not sure yet......

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