DIY!! -- Pig Feeder Made from a Barrel

[@JRCHomesteadTexas]

Those little pigs were so funny. Thanks Danny & Wanda for the video

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks JRC

[@pinemeadowshobbyfarmafruga8319]

You put a lot of thought into that. I like the water-proof aspect of it.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Pine

[@ericklewis4294]

You are 'the' man Danny..Innovative and precise. Thanks for sharing..

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Erick

[@812archer4life]

That's a nice feeder. It started out as a little piggy playhouse. Take another one of those barrels and make a piggy autowaterer. Thank you for the video.

[@lindahime5628]

oh my goodness they are just the cutest little things.... i could sit and rewatch this video over and over.... Great job on the feeder.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Linda

[@millerurbanhomesteading8632]

...your last porch time is one of the best vids ive seen on you tube....thx.....mike miller.....

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Mike

[@skatooli3971]

Perhaps one of Danny's books should be on feeders. I notice they are all over Danny when he's close; I bet if he'd let them they would crawl up in his lap!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yes they would.Thanks

[@tessab.5379]

I sure do love the practical uses for stuff I have around the farm. I can't afford to buy expensive feeders and I have a bunch of these drums.

[@bonniebinzegger4981]

I just knew that the little piggies would go inside. How funny! They'll soon be big enough that they won't be able to fit their whole bodies in the opening. Please update us on the success of your design as they grow up.

[@Cookinganne79]

I love this feeder idea. I will have to sow it to my husband as we are planning to get pigs soon. It was fun to watch the piglets eat and play.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Alicia

[@theIAMofME]

They are so funny! Just loved it. Loved that you had a chicken running around waiting for ground control duty after the piggies leave.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks

[@ladyhawthorne1]

Now that's better than any TV show!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks

[@kevingoodwin6349]

Deep South Homestead j

[@pamelamayfield7496]

This is one of the best video ,love those piggies !

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Pamela

[@Ronibearable]

Hysterical! Loved it. But... they won't be little pigs long. Pigs grow fast, they will be tossin' that barrel around like a toy in a few months and wearing it like a hat! I have to say, you are quite talented, was so impressed with your idea and execution! Very nice work!!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

They will only be using it for a week or so till they are free ranged.I have this as a weening stall from momma.Thanks

[@margaretbedwell58]

Danny, you are as handy as a pocket on a shirt !!! Y'all have a blessed day. Margaret

[@TheSibyljh53]

Great idea for a feeder, Danny. For my chickens, I use plastic, 2 liter, soda pop bottles to make feeders. Us country folk use what we have or can get cheaply. Blessings to you and Wanda.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Sibyl

[@itsbadlands]

very cool diy and funny ending.great job again Danny

[@LawnsAreDumb]

Very creative! Love watching you two work together also! Just like me and my hubby. Side by side, through it all. :-)

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks

[@cheriettejackson4248]

I guess you and Wanda don't need to bring any more entertainment to the farm! You already have plenty right there! I laughed my butt off!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

We have plenty Cheriette.Thanks

[@karapendleton2257]

First, LOVE THIS! So clever! Second, I knew at least one would try to climb in there, but what I didn't know was what happened next. OMGosh! Hysterical how they would freak out and coming barreling out! Great video!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

It was funny Thanks

[@shellys7660]

Ikr especially that one that just stood there stunned after they ran out. It was like 'what the heck just happened..' or something. LOL

[@Hicks6family]

Three words for you Danny...United States Patent. Go for it!!! Brilliant innovation sir.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Bryan

[@fredstanley5758]

Them little bacon bits are just too cute and so hilarious to watch. I really like that pig feeder design, Mr Danny. God Bless! 🙏👍

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Friends

[@docdee225]

Thanks, started my day off with a big smile.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Doc

[@CogHillFarm]

Great idea for a feeder...thanks for sharing!!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks

[@inarainyplace]

Having raised them before, there's nothing cuter than baby pigs. What's also fun is putting a soccer ball sized ball in a round galvanized water tub and watch them hit it back and forth. Pigs are great entertainment.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Pigs are so much fun.Thanks

[@pamercy1]

Mr. Danny you always come up with great ideas on how to do things. Love seeing those little rascals, so funny. Thanks for sharing...:-)

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Pamercy

[@scratchmadehomestead9343]

This is hilarious! Wish we were there! Maybe this will warm my Danny to piggies!! I had just commented Wanda is about to give one of them her boot(gently of course) and you did! We fell out laughing!! Danny, you put in a lot of time and effort into these piggies. I wish PETA could see how much they are loved! Love y'all!! L

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

I didn't kick at the piggies! I was moving dirt that he threw at my feet. Piggies just run when I moved. LOL I knew it would look like that. But it was just dirt I was kicking at.

[@scratchmadehomestead9343]

+Deep South Homestead Wanda, don't you make me come over there....kickin those babies...smh. I hate knowing that I have those same barrels in my shop just sitting there waiting for a ride to Wiggins! - Dan Loved this vid btw... 👍

[@wellengood7915]

My husband doesnt know I have two pigs!😬

[@bsofar1675]

I was laughing with you Wanda. They are hilarious. I love that you can fill their food bin without even stepping in the pen. Good job.

[@IslandExoticsHomestead]

Danny, What a great use of the plastic barrel! We too get a good laugh from our pigs, especially the young ones. :)

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Tracy

[@railroadman57]

great idea for this feeder i would like to make a couple for my pigs , thanks so much for this idea .

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

You are welcome

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

I do llike the little Pigs! Great idea!

[@rogerdrum5936]

That is so funny! Great idea and video folks.

[@eugenethompson2942]

with a little modification , i bet that would also work great as chicken nesting boxes. thanks for the great idea !

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Yes it could.Thanks

[@pats4779]

What a hoot!!! This was too funny. Enjoyed your building it, but love the pigs reaction.

[@contrarymaryurbanhomestead1363]

That is an awesome build and they are adorable!!

[@glenokla2588]

I love the feeder and your baby pigs! I got tickled with them.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Glen

[@rondaabbott9462]

That's what I needed this morning. To cute

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Ronda

[@daltonvickers7977]

Great idea for a feeder. Thanks for the video

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Dalton

[@sandynystrom5344]

there so cute that is funny watching them going in and out of the new feeder they get use to it

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks

[@PawPawMountain]

Now that's slicker that a greased pig, Nice job Danny!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks

[@susansibborn5391]

Brilliant. And you made it look so pigin easy. Nice job

[@sandysledge6860]

Pigs are curious little critters, just had to get in the feeder, lol.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Sandy

[@orphanlady]

loved this! I was laughing with Wanda :-) Great idea & finished product, Danny.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Orphanlady

[@leighfloyd4441]

Little pigs are so funny!!

[@dianatennant4346]

Just got this old baby pig feeder video this is very cute and useful but boy are those little guys curious love them chasing The rake and then them getting inside the pig feeder soon they'll be too big to do that

[@vlvtopcat]

Great project Baby pigs tickled Wanda lol.Entertainment.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks 1 Day

[@LifeinFarmland]

lol fun watching them slip in and out of that thing. Tell you put some thought into it. Thanks for sharing!

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Eric

[@crittert7828]

Thanks for the piggy video, love it. 🎈

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Critter

[@dawnscott3015]

Oh my goodness....too funny with those piggies.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Dawn

[@lonaboutwell8295]

thanks for video please if you get time Saturday on your live show talk about what kind of pigs these are and why you like them thanks this is Eric from Alabama

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Will do Eric Thanks

[@CastilloDelDiablo]

Nice build. If you found problems with birds etc getting in you could hinge the cut out pieces so they have to push it open to feed.

[@glenncollins294]

Great idea thanks glenn

[@leisaparke580]

gonna have to make the feeder for our hogs. they gave ma a good laugh.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Leisa

[@wellengood7915]

Country boys can survive!

[@TennesseeHomestead]

Really like your design on that feeder. Good video :-)

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Rich

[@CherishHopePhotography]

This is a great idea!! Thanks for sharing

[@jeannemiller306]

they are really entertaining

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Jeanne

[@frederickdillon8569]

Enjoyed the video

[@PokerHillFarm]

Looks like you had plenty of help with the raking. I didn't realize pigs growled either.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Sharon

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

That is so funny at the end....

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

LOL Thanks

[@lifewithmikeandjenn5814]

That was fun to watch! Now ya know why all those baby animal videos get so many hits. :)

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks JM

[@GSBundling-iv9cs]

What a great idea!!!!

[@Grandpacarlreacts]

Danny, Love the feeder. I may have to make on of those. My guess is the piglets will use it to live in.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

They are going out to pasture next week. That was the "leaving MOMA" pen. LOL

[@ChileExpatFamily]

Hey Danny, can you give me an update on this pig feeder design please? I wanted to see how it was working out after 6 months use? Would you do any modifications? Is it holding up? Can bigger pigs / hogs get to the feed easily? Did the separation help with the fighting when they are eating? I am needing to update my feeder and wanted to see. Also I feed slop and wanted to see if you did as well and if you poured it down the tube where you pour the feed. Thanks in advance from Chile. Jim

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Our 3 pigs are about 100 lbs and they are doing good with it. We do put slop down the tube. The plastic is holding up and no I wouldn't make any modifications. It is good for small pigs and up to 3 large pigs. Thanks

[@outdoorsnevada4138]

Thank you!

[@ArmsFamilyHomestead]

Pretty awesome Danny, but are you concerned at all about then getting inside of it so much? It seems like that they would track a lot of mud and debris inside there.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Not really 3 are going to be gone and its made to where you can wash it out.Thanks

[@amandasgarden6995]

That is such a great idea! And i love the "use what you have" technique to put it all together. But i got to tell you, i dont think i have ever laughed so hard at little pigs!!! That was priceless!! =)

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Amanda

[@TerrilianReya]

Success, Danny and Wanda! That was entertaining and I applaud your design. Personally, I could just hear, "Food Guy", "Hey, Food Guy" and "Where's breakfast?" in amongst the rootin' and snufflin'. Thanks for this video. By the way, why did you instruct us to put our corn seeds in the freezer for a couple of weeks? I did it, but am curious if it's to kill any six-legged stowaways and their potential offspring.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

They should be put in the freezer to kill any eggs from insects that may be in them.All grain has eggs laid in them no matter what type it is. Thanks

[@shirleystieringer4349]

They are so cute! Made me laugh.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks Shirley

[@TheCajunHomestead]

The quickest way to get a pig to gain weight is to put another pig in the same pen to compete for feed. Did you cut the bores yet. Raising pigs was a big part of my childhood.

[@mylightofhope]

I got hubby to watch this one with me and we are both cracking up watching those little pigs go all the way in the feeder and scurrying out. We are wondering if this type of feeder would work for adult pigs though? Our adult pigs are a smaller breed called Idaho pasture pigs (IPP). We currently have 3, and are having to supplement their feed because apparently the pasture(s) we have them rotating in wasn't enough, because they look small or not very heavy even for their breed. We can't see their ribs so not that bad, but they root and this breed was created to not root, but they have ever since the first day we got them. Anyway, we are looking for a cheaper solution to a stable feeder that they don't knock around and doesn't hold water. Thanks!!

[@lauramissy7492]

Wonderful!!!! Thx

[@highdeserthollow4447]

That is a good idea and it looks like you did a great job putting it together. I really appreciate your attention to detail. Where do you get your silicone substitute (big box store or order)?

[@jksatte]

Their so cute and funny. Janice

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks,

[@mabbshawn3268]

I'll be honest; looks really good, but, well, you'll see soon enough. It's fun to get the tools out, but you'll be back at the drawing board pretty soon. Look forward to a reply in a couple of months.... and please do. Make sure you have a lasso.

[@Wendyann1100]

Wow. That's some nice feeder. What did to call the sealant that you put around the feed pipe? What a hoot those little ones are eating from the feeder. Had a great laugh.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

I use Lexel its clear as water and very tough when dry.Thanks

[@PatrickSteil]

Great design! How did it hold up when they got 200+ pounds? :)

[@Thisisit120]

Could you do an update on this pig feeder and let us know how well it’s doing over the years and if you made any modifications?

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Still using it with the large hogs. I will try to get it done on a video.

[@seraphinemyers9022]

Hey just found y'all thru Amanda at the fundamental home... She loves you

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks and welcome.

[@xanatosnemos3930]

Any advice on where to get the materials at best quality/prices? I see the drums at walmart and i dont know about the glue

[@rhondakendrick2563]

thank u

[@Ken0604]

The babies had me laughing so hard. This was a great ideal for the feeder. They will outgrow this pin pretty fast at this rate. Danny do you guys do your own butchering? I never could do the hogs and cows had to send them out for that. We did all the chicken and rabbits at home.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

They will be turned in the pasture when they are a little bigger and the momma pig dries up her milk.Yes we butcher our own.Thanks

[@dorascott8286]

That was fun...

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

THanks

[@jactur4208]

I've been raising duroc pigs for 3 years now how's that pig feeder working for you

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

It worked great while the pigs were being weaned from momma. Now they are in the field.

[@wandawilliams3110]

What!! Did y'all train them, since their daring escape. Lol.. I thought I heard a bark or growl.. Lol..

[@southernladywithmanyhats7428]

LOL too cute

[@annhinkle4417]

Looks like you need to make another one so you can have enough room for all of them to eat at the same time.

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

3 Of them are going to be gone so theres a hole for the 3 left.Thanks

[@annhinkle4417]

That is a good enough resign for the three holes.

[@davidkirkman2223]

free entertainment ,PRICELESS

[@mmcc310]

Thats a good feeder, but I found the weaker piglets didn't get to eat much. I had to start throwing back around the pen. I also would throw in small pieces of cut wood for the to mutilate...lol

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

The feeder is only for a couple of weeks till they get weened from momma.Thanks

[@believingtheoutdoorschanel3241]

How much feed can you put in there

[@polie67]

How's the pig feeder holding up? I take it you are several batches of pigs now lol

[@suemcfarlane4199]

This feeder would be good for creep feeding piglets that are being weaned but still housed with their mother they could get the food but not the mother pig

[@joyreardon1898]

💕💕💕

[@goldengal2351]

Looks wasteful, the little pigs get in with the feed?

[@ibebebebabe346]

😂

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

Thanks

[@ibebebebabe346]

Deep South Homestead the feeder was genius and a great repurpose but the piglets were the show. I've seen it again and I'm still laughing they are so cute. 😄

[@GDD1Dianna]

That's not how you feed baby pigs!!

[@rickeydesi8237]

they gona eat dat and tear dat to peace