PVC Broiler Feeder Instructions

Broiler chickens prevent more feeding challenges than pet or show chickens. Broiler chickens are valued based off their market weight, and a constant food source is necessary for adequate weight gain. Broilers are messy eaters and often waste food, so a feeder that minimizes waste is essential. Broiler feeders are available for purchase at your local feed store, but making your own feeder from PVC pipe allows you to customize the feeder to the needs of your broiler flock.

Things You'll Need

  • 4-ft. long, 4-in. diameter PVC pipe
  • Drill
  • Flower pot base
  • 6-in. long screws
  • Zip ties
  • Chicken feed
  • PVC end cap
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Instructions

    • 1

      Drill six evenly spaced holes through one end of the PVC pipe. Using a drill fitted with a 1-in. diameter drill bit, drill all the way through the PVC pipe. Place the holes approximately 1/2-in. from the bottom of the pipe to allow broiler chickens to reach the feeding holes.

    • 2

      Set the drilled end of the PVC pipe inside a plastic flower pot base. Secure the base to the PVC tube with 6-in. long screws. The flower pot base serves as a bowl for the feeder and has small holes in the bottom to allow rain water to drain through and prevent spoiled feed.

    • 3

      Rest the broiler feeder against a fence post and secure it with a zip tie at the top and middle of the pipe. The feeder will sit up fine when it's empty, but the weight of the chicken feed and the movement of hungry broilers may tip it over if not properly secured.

    • 4

      Fill the feeder with chicken feed and top with a PVC end cap. The cap keeps the feed dry in case of storms, and the feed will filter down as the broilers eat to provide the chickens with a steady supply of nutritious food.