Things You'll Need
- Tape measure
- Saw
- Sheet of plywood
- 1 2-by-4 treated wood/lumber
- Hammer
- Nails
Instructions
Cut the plywood to these measurements: Two 40-by-18-inch pieces, two 22-by-18-inch pieces and one 40-by-22-inch piece. You will also need two 40-inch pieces of 2-by-4 inch lumber and two 14-inch pieces of 2-by-4 inch lumber.
Make a rectangle with the 2-by-4 lumber, placing the longer pieces parallel with each other and then placing the two short pieces on each end to make the rectangle.
Place the 40-by-22-inch piece of plywood on top of the rectangle and nail it into place. This is the bottom of the feeder, and the 2-by-4 pieces keep the floor from having to remain in contact with the ground. The treated 2-by-4 will last much longer than untreated wood.
Place the sides on top of the floor at the edge, one at a time. Place each nail at an angle so that they go through the side and attach to the floor. Complete all four sides in this manner.
Place the feeder in a stall or pasture with your horse. Place a square bale of hay inside and the horse can safely eat hay from a lower level.