How to build an Automatic Chicken Feeder for $25

[@janetottaviano3481]

Love how those 2 Chickens had to see what you were working on with the automatic waterer.

[@paulatwood9794]

Lacey, I think it's awesome that you have a caring and loving husband. He has some great ideas for homesteading. I enjoy watching you do creative things with your hands and mind. If the opportunity ever arises to visit with you at your farm, I would love to have a lengthy chat about your homesteading techniques. I think it's quite awesome the way you meet your challenges and change your problems into solutions. I wish you well in all that you do as a family. Grow on folks! We all love you guys.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you Paul!! We really appreciate your encouraging words. Maybe we will meet one day!

[@jaydeemarie]

I used to work on a commercial turkey ranch, our auto feeders worked generally the same as your feeder does, we had a heck of a time with mice getting inside the hoppers & dying until we installed hardware cloth over the openings. Big enough for feed to get out too small for those litter buggers to get in. Thanks for the video will try that for our girls soon, the waterer will be even sooner though lol thanks again for the vlogs.

[@cecillejapereda7295]

I just love how smart you and your wife are so much knowledge you all are a beautiful family God bless you and keep you safe and give you peace

[@lisaholt3627]

Smart! The chickens watching you work was funny. Your children are so adorable. Love your videos. Learn something new every time I watch them. God bless you and your sweet family.

[@lindasch8447]

My husband did a bird feeder that way, but he put a large funnel in the bottom of the can small end up,to make seeds flow better. Love that feeder. Good for you and good luck. Thanks for the video.

[@tarnr5713]

That was my thought as well 😊 So the feed is directed towards the holes and you don't get a static patch in the middle

[@BettenTheFarm]

I love the look at the hen checking out the float valve, lol. Great systems you've got in place. Thanks for sharing - Jenny

[@elbertj9777]

Mike, I really enjoy what you and your family have built together. There isn't anything a strong family unit can't achieve or overcome. Also, don't let the haters rent space in your head. Grow on!

[@caseG80]

Elbert Jackson other way around free rent in the haters head!! Cheers! 😂

[@6996katmom]

That was so cute watching the chickens watch Mike while he set up the waterer. They were so interested in what he was doing. Have a Wonderful & Blessed Day!

[@jaymurray5790]

nice to see someone share this, i have been doing basically the same thing since rubber maid came out with their rubber garbage cans, but i made a wood base and use smaller holes in garbage can. saves a lot of time and energy when feeding over 200 birds a day.

[@chantaln6843]

Mike, that’s a really creative automatic feeder.

[@lauriehughes6238]

Nicely done, and your wife is great, loved how she easily put the automatic part of the water provider together for you. I love time savers.

[@tessahugo5448]

What excellent idea with chicken feeder !!! Also the water plan, that will definitly give peace of mind when going on Holiday.

[@johndoss3015]

Im glad you are going to continue sharing what you do. Don't let negative comments bother y'all...i love watching what you do

[@johndoss3015]

Wrong name it should be peggy speer. John doss is a inlaw..lol ill get it changed

[@trishameloling2367]

This will help my birds my chickens an ducks! THANK YOU FOR POSTING

[@TheMayorsDaughter]

Neat feeder... I absolutely adore the family especially Selah she's absolutely a sweetheart of a young lady!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thank you!

[@TheMayorsDaughter]

I would gladly be the adopted auntie 😂😂💕💕

[@brucedumler2712]

Looks good. You could also get a second lid and cut hole to slide up from bottom and create a cover for the feeder so it can be in the field and not in tractor. Great idea for the cost

[@homesteadblessings8886]

Safe travel. Prayers as always are being said. So blessed to be going to the Bakers Creek nation heirloom. Not personally but through you and Lacie. Can't wait to see all that is new this year. With God's grace someday I will be able to go there and meet you and others. Be blessed Family and enjoy your time of sharing off the farm. God's blessing to you and yours.

[@ericabrown487]

I have 8 meat birds, my husband made a five gallon bucket automatic feeder. Using pvc elbows. I love it and the chickens have wasted hardly any food since we started using it. When i get out of the city and have more chickens ill have him make a big one like this!

[@senorpuertas]

Who gives Mike a thumbs down? This is a good idea and very scalable. Garden hoses will work for a while, but eventually to will want to run PVC underground to various areas of your farm.

[@MommaOG]

I swear Lacey you seem to no how to put just about anything together. Smart and beautiful. You both do a wonderful job Ty you so much.⚘❤

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks Shay!! I guess I can just read and follow directions. lol ~ Lacie

[@MommaOG]

The Fit Farmer - Mike Dickson we all no how men r about directions😂

[@RodneyLinzay-lf7ls]

I went back a ways and found this vlog and I really liked your idea for your chicken feeder and waterer.

[@raymondia12]

I just watched a video of yours for the first time and i love the family videos .you all work together .i ended up watching different videos of yours for 3 hrs straight n still watching thm. I am just starting with chicks for the first time and your videos are so helpful. . I also want to try the wife's baked radishes . I am inspired by you n your family and for sharing all the info you n your wife give.

[@sandrawillman8042]

So glad to find your video! I will subscribe for future DIY's and get more knowledge for our homestead!

[@marcyinnocent8632]

What a great idea for a chicken feeder. Love your channel. What a wonderful life you live.

[@krickette5569]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I Will be trying this. I have tried several other "automated" water and feeder systems and None of them were successful. This looks simple and straightforward!

[@jeannel1065]

I really liked the float setup for the auto waterer. So did the chickens 😁

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Nice set up! I like it. The way you have your IBC tote up on the blocks is giving me ideas.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Glad we could give you an idea. Hope you guys are doing good out in the desert!

[@mdh2o530]

I like this chicken feeder way better than the ones I’ve seen so far. We’ve tried a couple different kinds but this seems more effective. Thanks bunches!

[@wval4379]

At 11:59, chicken inspector makes hilarious face & movement. LOL!

[@emmadalrymple4102]

W Val chickens are funny to watch

[@taze27]

Brilliant Mike! Thanks for the great feeder idea. I need to start lifting weights and get fit just like you because when I feed my 70+ chickens, it gets very labor intensive. And the automatic waterer is awesome too, hopefully I can implement it into my system next year, berrr...cold is coming here in Wisconsin. Thanks again!

[@user-ns7mz1ld9u]

Your subscription numbers are on a serious up tick, Great Job!!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Thanks!

[@user-ns7mz1ld9u]

And thank you! You guys are helping others learn to be better farmers and have personal inspired me to sow more seeds of good nature in the world around me. It means a lot!

[@sonyagregory5711]

Super smart feeder! Hope ya'll have a wonderful trip! Pleasant Journey!!!😊❤

[@NancyfromCanada]

I like to learn about homesteading and you and your wife do a great job of showing how to do things, thanks! Nancy from Canada

[@gvas7560]

Great job Team FIT. Keep up the good work God bless you

[@gillianmuspic2337]

always amazed at the skills you both have learned. Have fun at the expo

[@CCRider5312]

I like the feeder concept, Neat Idea! Those water floats really help out a bunch! One suggestion I’d make is Build a small wooden frame for the round rubberized water bowl to sit down inside of. Or a wooden frame to cap over the bowl. This would be to prevent a overturned water bowl from a bunch of chickens or animals from standing on one side & possibly tipping it over. Which could result in prematurely emptying your water barrels. Just a idea 💡. 👍

[@brslib01]

That automatic chicken feeder is a great idea.

[@wendyecrain9253]

That was cool. Thank you for sharing. Loves and hugs from Alamogordo New Mexico USA. May God bless you and your family

[@gloriatwiggs467]

Great big feeder. Here in South Louisiana, I had a problem with mice and rats eating my chicken feed. The critters actually ate a hole around the lid handle to get to my feed. We purchased a large galvanized can and keep the feed in the bag in the can. So far the rats have not bothered it and we are feeding them with D-con. Have fun on your trip.

[@TheBullsGarden]

Thank you my brother for making this video

[@hoangtu69]

good job mike. one more step to make your homestead more efficient. Hooking up the water gutter to save rain water is a must have. You have a lot of rain there so it's a waste to throw rain water away.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

All in future plans! We need to hang gutters on the building, all we need is time and money. lol

[@hoangtu69]

The Fit Farmer - Mike Dickson one thing at a time 😀 you slowly make your homestead more efficient and more beautiful. Maybe an update video in the future about how the automated water and feeder do

[@PaulaJoDavis]

Nice. Glad to see it has covering for the weather so as not to waste! I'm going to have to remember that! Blessings from NE Missouri!

[@lynvalcurtis2115]

I am sure going to try this for my son's chicken pen. This is a great idea thanks you.

[@vmorganbogart]

Great video. Good feeding & watering options. Both easy to do. Glad the run over chicken is doing OK. Have a great time & Baker Creek Expo & safe travels. Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇨🇱🇺🇸

[@jemmiestone3496]

What great ideas to help out when you all are away. God Bless Ya'll.

[@jjo5375]

Clever, economic, quick to assemble and put to work! Nuthin' beats that! : )

[@deanwa8581]

Great Job Mike and Lacey!! That will help me a whole lot with my new setup for feed and water.

[@samanthaoneill5045]

Great camera man shows everything thanks

[@charlesvickers4804]

PUT a fitted layer of screen in the waterer just below the water level . Keep you from loosing chicks and easier to keep any trash cleaned out.

[@reinaldomartinez2756]

Thanks for this video! Ive been searching for a solution and this is so easy and effective. Thank you!!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

You're welcome! Glad it helped you!

[@ruthspillman546]

Great info!! I already have a very heavy dury trash can so all I need to buy is the pan. I like the water idea also. I already have a 5 gal water bucket, so that will do for now. Thanks so much!!! Will look at your items after paying for 2 vehicle batteties and license for truck. Batteries were a shock!!! Lol

[@sonjadowns6713]

Oh, I like this idea for when we are on vacation.🤩 Thank you for this video!!!

[@TFRANCO101]

Cool channel for homesteaders!

[@krickette5569]

Thanks So much for this video. I've been trying to figure out a way to automate my chickens/ducks/geese water for a while and this will work great!

[@karengossett564]

Grateful for your sharing your idea! Thanks

[@jeansirbaugh5502]

This is the most awesome thing I had seen in a long time I am so glad that I watched your video today sometimes I just think you're a genius. I love your videos

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

You need to put washers on the bottom of the bolts before you put the nuts on to prevent the nuts from wearing their way into the plastic in the future, since the plastic is not rigid. But that is a great idea for bulk feeding a bunch of fowl! I just saw a homesteader use that same automatic waterer device on a large 100 gallon trough for his cow! Great ideas and God Bless!

[@lindarinner9482]

Great DIY for the automatic chicken feeder. Thanks!

[@thelma1846]

Good idea Mike and Lacie, I'm going to try it. Thank You and grow on🐔 🐥

[@lorraineziolek4651]

very cool!...I use a 5 gallon pail w/lid and an 6" pvc elbow (the kind with the lip thing)...cut hole bout 4" up from bottom and put in the elbow facing down inside and caulk it in place...the chicken stick their heads into the elbow and eat...they love it...it is water proof and I hang it from the metal handle to keep out rodents....but I don't have 25 chickens...lol... I only have 6.... :)… love your channel and your beautiful family!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Sounds like a great feeder you have there and works great for your set up. Thanks so much for watching!

[@danandjeanneharp9565]

Good info. Like how you showed us where the items were in the store! Thank you.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Miss you guys!!

[@IceLynne]

Washers will help with not cracking the plastic when tightening your bolts.

[@allisonkrohn5529]

Great ideas! I can see the chicken feeder being use in many different applications.

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Great idea for both Watering and Feeder.

[@steverobinson4199]

Love the Star Wars reference. "I cant see anything with this blaster shield on". Haha. Great video.

[@janelleroads6011]

I had not heard about a risk with galvanized metal! Thanks, Mike!

[@cindylee764]

Yeah! A Fit Farmer video!

[@tng9794]

That is an awesome idea. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@sherryhamilton1585]

Thank you so much. I'm to fill mine twice daily. This is a help.

[@HeavensGatesCherryFarm]

Two great Ideas right there, great video!!!!🍒🍒🍒

[@SuesSecretGarden3]

Great video makes plenty sense. Loved the chickens checking it out LoL. Keep growing and sharing. Lacey you rocked that .

[@johnstone9396]

Very good ideas, I especially like the water tote idea as I have a tote like that, my issue is freezing in the winter ( Michigan), but I’m gonna figure something out, thanks for the ideas

[@yvonneshaub6111]

Greetings Mike and Lacey..a great dyi..well I still haven't convinced the hubbs to let me have chickens so I'll have to keep this dyi in mind for the future.. blessings to you and your family 😇😇😇

[@marsee2302]

Wow! That's a super feeder!

[@nancymweasel6561]

I have a 4 hose faucet. So handy.

[@teresavanearden7458]

I am totally loving the automatic waterier! I am going to look into making something like this for ours.... maybe the dogs too!

[@theresawheeler4566]

Thank you for another awesome video! I really love the feeder and ther waterer! Genius!!!

[@cherilcooper289]

Ha ha! I had to laugh ..the chickens were looking like ... where's the water! 😁😂😂🤣😅🐣🐣🐤🐥🐥

[@davepelfrey3958]

They were definitely ready for a drink. LOL

[@cherilcooper289]

@@davepelfrey3958 😁😁😁😁

[@cherilcooper289]

@@davepelfrey3958 I Know!😁😄😃😀

[@manny-perez]

Great video guys, I see you have a lot of tidying up on the farm!

[@luwinfield8818]

I found this video extremely informative. Thankyou 😊.

[@bonnied3550]

Great tips, Thank you both for sharing😃👍🏽❤️

[@roblena7977]

Thanks man, you got me in the right direction.

[@Simpleman57]

Happy birds and healthy peace brutha to you and yours

[@lynn4truth592]

Good job Micah 👍

[@paulalusk5586]

Great ideas and execution! TFS

[@parael8352]

I love how Lacie seems to be the brains of the operation. (We can do it! 💪) I'd like to see her have a bit more of a co-equal role in front of the camera, or have topics just she would like to cover. If that would be of interest to her of course. Mike, your brawn sure is handy too. I'm a recent fan & am enjoying. Thank you, Cheers!

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Since I (Lacie) do a lot of the editing it is hard to find time to be in front of the camera more. This is a team effort. Teamwork makes the dream work!! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@Comicjennymadrigal]

I love inexpensive DIYs

[@amsohn1]

Good idea!! Thanks and blessings

[@joannewilson6847]

Clever idea for a feeder. Thankyou. Xx

[@janetwithers7427]

Excellent video with great idea. Grow on.😺💞

[@stephendoyle1153]

Thanks great idea and simple. Very nice

[@shirleyhassenzahl902]

I love the chicken that was so curious! I guess it was thirsty 😂

[@gwenmoody8323]

Thank y'all

[@TheWylies35]

Love you guys videos. Tip...box razor would work fine with that type plastic for feed holes. Used it for my bucket nest boxes and garbage can compost bin

[@TheWylies35]

Not tip per se just another option. I hate pulling out my drill and saws

[@pattycake57]

Great innovations! Saves time.

[@tammyflowers3389]

Love this ideal. We just had to do it.

[@rcg5317]

This is a good video! Max nice family, too.

[@accountingemail7481]

Love it! Gonna make one!

[@delafe]

A really good video. Keep up the good work!