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CapacityĮven relatively small, tree-mounted plastic game feeders can hold 30 or 40 pounds of feed. Some also give you the approximate level of feed remaining. Many digital timers will give you a low battery warning. However, it’s vital to check compatibility. Solar panels are becoming more and more popular, and some can power game cameras, too.

Some have power packs, and some can be attached to a vehicle battery. Power: The timer, of course, needs a power supply, which is usually a 6- or 12-volt battery. While a feeder with a timer is more expensive, you’re more likely to be feeding accurately - deer, hogs, and turkeys all have different feeding patterns - and you can dramatically reduce waste. If you want to feed deer pellets, check that they’ll fit through the feed mechanism. Timerĭigital controls allow you to set the number of times per day the feed is distributed (from two to six), and the duration of the feeding period (commonly from 0 to 20 seconds, though some run as long as 99 seconds). Sometimes these are mounted inside a drum, but more often they’re underneath. Spinner: Advanced game feeders distribute the food using a spinner. These should have drain holes to keep the feed from sitting in rainwater or snowmelt, but if they don’t, it’s a simple job to drill a few. That can lead to high wastage and indiscriminate feeding, so most feeders have between one and four feed stations around the outside. On a few models, the feed simply pours out onto the ground. Steel-framed sled: Sometimes used for a very large feeder Game feeder features Feed method Tripod: To support the feeder in addition to good stability, a tripod model may have leg extensions so you can use the feeder at different heights, allowing you to raise it above a hog’s reach, for example. Wooden post or pole or steel T-post: Feeder molded to fit onto or on top of.Ĭhain: For hanging feeders (tree-mounted hoist at extra cost) Strap and buckle: For fitting the feeder to a tree or fence post. There are various ways to fix your game feeder in place, and some feeders offer more than one method. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is strong and relatively cheap. It’s relatively unaffected by bad weather, but it can be damaged by long exposure to sunlight. Plastic feeders: Versatile plastic can be formed into lots of different shapes. It’s important that the lid seals properly to stop water from getting in and spoiling the feed.

Finishes are generally quite tough, but rust will eventually get in if the drum gets scratched. With the possible exception of bears, wildlife is unlikely to damage them. Steel drum: Steel-drum feeders are popular, and they come in numerous designs. Anything can eat it, birds as well as beasts, and since it’s not protected from the weather, spoilage can be high. Also, the feed is completely open to the elements. However, even with protective coatings, lumber has a limited outdoor life. Trough: Another very basic feeder is a wooden trough, and it’s not difficult to find DIY plans if you want to make your own. Rodents can bite through them and antlers can puncture them. These are low cost, lightweight, compact, and waterproof, as well as easy to move or store when not in use. Sack: The simplest game feeders are little more than a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sack. To give you an overall picture of the best game feeder for a particular situation, we need to look at four areas: construction, mounting, feed method, and capacity. Polypropylene models can last for years in all types of weather. The big advantage of a good gravity feeder is the lack of maintenance.