The Ultimate Gravity Deer Feeder! Bear Proof?

[@RickBryan-w3z]

Very cute and well behaved kids!

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

@@RickBryan-w3z thank you!

[@freyinnovations]

Don't waste your money on spray foam. Its hard to work with and doesn't give you a very good result. Just mix up some quick set concrete. Tip the barrel on an angle, add the concrete and let it set. When it cures, it will give you a nice, smooth 'wedge' to direct the corn, and it will give it some weight.

[@joepiddington1896]

Where did ya get the lid from?

[@jesseprice7778]

My bears would have that destroyed in no time

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

@@freyinnovations that’s a great idea!

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

@@joepiddington1896 We have a quick pic in town that carries sport goods and that’s where I found them. I know they are on eBay.

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

@@jesseprice7778 I’ve had bears around but none have tried destroying them yet. In those areas I buy two ground anchors and a 2 inch heavy duty ratchet strap. Because of the metal barrel and lid, it’s extremely solid once anchored.

[@evanparrish3813]

Does the barrel hold condensation on the inside? Mine did but I am in a very high humidity area

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

@@evanparrish3813 I haven’t noticed a problem with it. When I set it up the barrel is tilted forward slightly so any buildup would run towards the opening. The squirrels, mice, and raccoons make sure the opening doesn’t get clogged. I’m in northwest Florida, so lots of humidity here.

[@tonyfrederick4038]

Nice video. What are you using for your drum lids.

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

@@tonyfrederick4038 these are made specifically for the 55 gallon drum. They are galvanized metal and sold at our local quick pic. I have seen them on eBay and they usually cost about $50

[@traderduke1880]

This is a great idea...How many days does the corn last...like how often are you filling this?

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

@@traderduke1880 it depends on the wildlife numbers. It takes raccoons and deer up to 2 months to empty one. At one spot I have hogs, I had to build stand to elevate them out of the hogs reach because they will stay on them until they are empty.

[@archerontario]

Cut a piece of plywood in a circle and place in bottom of barrel on an angle and it will work even better

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

@@archerontario to be honest, I tried to look up the math that would allow me to cut the perfect oval shape to fit in one and I just couldn’t figure it out. The foam was the easiest option I could come up with. 2 years in the foam is still there doing it’s job.

[@Porkchop4011]

looks like a bear bait sight

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

@@Porkchop4011 fortunately we don’t have many where I am at in Florida and they are a protected species here.