DIY Convert your Automatic 55 gal spin feeder to a gravity free choice protein feeder

I did a simple diy conversion of an automatic spinner type 55 gallon drum feeder to a free choice gravity fed protein feeder using the Boss Buck gravity protein head lower unit and some easy to find pvc fittings.

[@user-nk3tk3zb2c]

I made a way to keep the squirrels from eating what controls the amount of corn flow .

[@gaelewis6623]

How did you center hole then cut out?

[@herd360]

Wow this was so long ago I don't remember now. I'm no mathematician so I probably measured the diameter and then cut that in half and measured my center point in multiple directions. I will go on the record and say I'm no longer a fan of the boss buck parts. They just didn't hold up to squirrels.

[@wesleychoate9004]

Have you ever tried to run bran through it?

[@herd360]

Squirrels ate the spouts. I retired these after 1yr

[@herd360]

Thanks Ron

[@Colton_Trotter_Fishing]

Do I have to have that funnel?

[@herd360]

Hey yes I would highly recommend it. Keeps old corn from accumulating in the bottom

[@ronhart4166]

Good job Mike !!!! I am a you tube junkie :}

[@herd360]

hey Dawn, thanks for watching. if you could figure out a way to attach a larger tube around it that would allow it to fall straight down into a catch pan. I believe if would Google automatic pet food feeder you might find what you are looking for.

[@rdusk2dawn]

+Mike Kirkpatrick, I did but i got nothing out of them, they all use different kinds and not the feeder i bought lol. If i could hook 2 5gal buckets together i think that could work but i'm not sure if the cat food would clog the spinner? I was even thinking maybe a wide strip of rubber roofing to go around the bucket that holds the cat food? So when it spins it will hit that and fall into a pan? I guess it really falls under if the spinner doesn't get clogged right? I couldn't get my darn brain shut off last night trying to figure this all out LOL I will give it a go and IF it works i will let you know :P Cross ur fingers!

[@rdusk2dawn]

How hard would it be to turn a Pro Analog spin feeder into a cat feeder? LOL I tried to look you up on Facebook but to many with your name. If you know any easy tips into converting this, let me know. We bought a house in the country and the lady who sold it to us left behind 2 cats along with a note to feed them once a day. I'm not to big on cats but i sure don't want them to go hungry while we are not at our house. This house is in Missouri and we live in Illinois so i could use all the help with this as i can :) ty ty Dawn Knight

[@Grandpaw1000]

do they make any kind of funnel that goes inside if they do where can i buy one

[@herd360]

yes. bought mine at academy sports

[@herd360]

yes. bought mine at academy sports

[@jamespittmon6164]

You can find funnels at most feed stores that sell feeder accessories!

[@rafterbbuilders6896]

What did you do with the pipe inside the feeder head that controls the flow rate?

[@herd360]

RafterBBuilders it is still there. I attached that part to the pvc

[@rafterbbuilders6896]

Herd 360 oh ok, can you still adjust the feed flow by doing that?

[@herd360]

RafterBBuilders yes by lossening the bolts and sliding the head up or down like all boss buck feeders.