Deer Feeder

[psharon78]

I hope this is the right place. I believe squirrels chewed through the plastic container that held the deer corn. Is there a feeder with a metal hopper that can’t be chewed through?

 

[hlee]

Yes, tons of them. I’d go so far to say that plastic hoppers are the exception and metal hoppers are the rule.

 

[roostercogburn98]

I run an IQ bump style feeder. Has been in the same spot for about 7 years now

 

[Jrb572]

I can’t see your spout or legs. But I have one with I think it’s a 30 or 15 gallon metal barrel

Maybe you could remove the legs and spout and get a metal drum.

 

[lastshot12]

I don't use them myself, but several properties I trap have them. I can only give you some secondhand info, and it's that the suspended 55-gallon feeder with a BOSS BUCK spin cast head is a good one.

 

[Genepoolchlorine]

All metal is the way to go if possible, those squirrels can be relentless at trying to get to corn

 

[Heretoimproveforhunting]

all-seasons stand and fill if they have them in your area. pricey but have been super reliable for me over the years. 500 or 600 lb one is money.

 

[hlee]

All metal is the way to go if possible, those squirrels can be relentless at trying to get to corn

Yeah, I had squirrels chew the plastic funnel (between the spinner and the barrel) off of my feeder. Idk how much corn it dumped out, but I was able to find a metal replacement. I figure that if they chew through that, they deserve the corn…

 

[SkyScrapin]

all-seasons stand and fill if they have them in your area. pricey but have been super reliable for me over the years. 500 or 600 lb one is money.

Same.

1000lb lasts us about 2-3 months depending on the feed rate

 

[roostercogburn98]

200 or 250 pound capacity. Been in the same place since 16/17 ish.

 

[Simonsza1]

Squirrels tend to destroy them if they’re left out empty. If your feeders are being used they stick to the corn on the ground. If you’re not using them then take them down. This is advice for those with plastic stuff not destroyed yet obviously. Sorry for your loss lol.