Our average consumption rate floats around 550lb per month per feeder.
I really like the Lyssey and Eckels protein, but not sure if it is available north of Llano. We used to run Record Rack, commonly available. They definitely consume the L&E at a higher rate.
I remember the first month I put it out last year.... I filled it up and didn't check it for two weeks cuz I figured it would take them a while to figure it out...
it was bone dry and had picture of deer walking up to it.... looking... then just walking off all disappointed
Nav, I remember that set of pics. Did not take them long to figure that feeder out.