Homemade Deer Protein Feeders
So like many hunters i make homemade deer feeders from pvc pipe.
Homemade deer protein feeders. Protein feeders are one of the best tools that are implemented by deer hunters and breeders alike. No cutting or special tools other than maybe a drill are required. Often time feed containing 18 20 protein can help balance protein intake that is significantly lower in the other portions of the deer s diet when natural browse and protein. Same basic ingredients as your high priced deer hunter marketing scheme feed.
Don t get the cubes. Today s hunters have many options to their advantage when it comes to feeding deer protein to their deer herd. Deer feed requirements. With the cost of the pvc pipe eye bolts primer cement and spray paint.
You can get it at any farm and ranch supply feed store feed mill. Free choice protein feeders allow 24 7 access to protein feed essential for optimal antler growth and overall physical condition. 16 crude protein is the agreed upon percentage of protein intake that maximizes antler growth however it doesn t tell the whole story. Ask for the 20 creep.
Get the pencil thick stuff. Add equal parts corn you can use cracked kernels whole kernels or ground up corn and whole oats in a large bucket and mix thoroughly. The deer love it. There are plenty of designs for these feed on demand feeders but this one seems to work especially well and it s super easy to make.