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Corn Feeders
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06/30/10 04:11 PM
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TEXAS GRINGO
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Im old and a little slow so help me out. I see some of you saying to put pvc pipe on the legs of deer feeders to keep the coons from climbing the feeder. How can a coon climb a metal feeder leg but can't climb a pvc pipe?
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Re: Corn Feeders
[Re: TEXAS GRINGO]
#1506305
06/30/10 04:40 PM
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Stompy
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The PVC pipe is slid over the feeder legs in a way that when the coon climbs it, it spins around and the coon can't hold on. At least that's my guess. I've never used them, I have cages around my timers and don't have that problem.
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Re: Corn Feeders
[Re: Stompy]
#1506311
06/30/10 04:44 PM
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tth_40
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The PVC pipe is slid over the feeder legs in a way that when the coon climbs it, it spins around and the coon can't hold on. At least that's my guess. I've never used them, I have cages around my timers and don't have that problem. +1, I just use cages around my timers too. I've seen people use pvc, inverted funnels and all sorts of stuff on their feeder legs, though.
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Re: Corn Feeders
[Re: Stompy]
#1506325
06/30/10 04:48 PM
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COWDOG
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I have seen feeders like this...I believe they then coat the outside of the PVC pipe with grease.
I hade trouble with coons tearing up my feeder. I found if you mount the leg kits center around the barrel rather than the bottom. the have a hard time reaching the thrower.
Also invest in a wire cage / varmint cage. Bolt that sucker down good though. A coon can grab hold of it and literaly shake / tear it right off your barrel. over kill on the mounting hardware is prefectly fine.
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Re: Corn Feeders
[Re: COWDOG]
#1506352
06/30/10 05:02 PM
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RICK O'SHAY
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PVC is loose over your regular metal feeder leg and suspended from the top of the leg. the coon climbs the metal leg, when it gets to the PVC, the PVC spins and the coon falls off.
No grease needed, that's a WHOLE nuther theory...
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Re: Corn Feeders
[Re: RICK O'SHAY]
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07/02/10 03:57 PM
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da.wells
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i know of something that works on coons, very well. And there is no unintended consequences, like killing anything but what you are targeting.. It has worked for many years, since George Washington.
There is a big market for this, and plenty who are skilled at using one who probably wouldn't mind helping others with their coon problems. you don't have to worry about removing dead, hot bloated animals from traps. And if you get the right person with this skilled tool, you don't have to be there for it to work. But if you would like to be, well then you would be in for a good time. And might even want to buy one so you could have the fun your self
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Re: Corn Feeders
[Re: da.wells]
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07/02/10 04:18 PM
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highlonesome1
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I fought this fight and tried everything. Finally put cages around the spinner and problem solved. don't waste your time on anything else. I used vinyl coated 1/4 mesh. Plus it makes the corn fall straight down and I have noticed less livestock coming around as well.
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Re: Corn Feeders
[Re: highlonesome1]
#1510309
07/02/10 04:41 PM
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txhunter24
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Varmit cage is the only way to go. IMO
Every good and perfect gift is from above . James 1:17
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Re: Corn Feeders
[Re: txhunter24]
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07/02/10 08:24 PM
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txhuntingguide
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Varmit cages gave our coons something to keep them balanced while they reach through the squares and feed the hogs all night. I bought 2 $55 traps and tons of sardines, did not bother the deer and we removed 23 coons. I have no coons now.
Life is a Highway. Don't take the wrong road twice. Take your time and enjoy it. Teach, love and support your family. Hoyt Spyder Turbo Gold Tip Velocities HHA single pin, Ultra Rest 100 gr. Grim Reapers
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Re: Corn Feeders
[Re: txhuntingguide]
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07/02/10 08:48 PM
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txhunter24
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Varmit cages gave our coons something to keep them balanced while they reach through the squares and feed the hogs all night. I bought 2 $55 traps and tons of sardines, did not bother the deer and we removed 23 coons. I have no coons now. get one with smaller squares!!! or your coons have baby arms!
Every good and perfect gift is from above . James 1:17
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Re: Corn Feeders
[Re: txhunter24]
#1510838
07/02/10 08:54 PM
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txhuntingguide
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Life is a Highway. Don't take the wrong road twice. Take your time and enjoy it. Teach, love and support your family. Hoyt Spyder Turbo Gold Tip Velocities HHA single pin, Ultra Rest 100 gr. Grim Reapers
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Re: Corn Feeders
[Re: txhuntingguide]
#1510843
07/02/10 08:57 PM
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txhunter24
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but you did!
Every good and perfect gift is from above . James 1:17
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Re: Corn Feeders
[Re: txhunter24]
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07/02/10 08:59 PM
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txhuntingguide
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Life is a Highway. Don't take the wrong road twice. Take your time and enjoy it. Teach, love and support your family. Hoyt Spyder Turbo Gold Tip Velocities HHA single pin, Ultra Rest 100 gr. Grim Reapers
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Re: Corn Feeders
[Re: TEXAS GRINGO]
#1510892
07/02/10 09:20 PM
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bigdavehunting
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I do both cage and pvc no coon problems. The pvc is about 3' long suspended by wire half way up the leg. the coon climbs the leg gets to the pvc and it spends on the leg and coon can not hold on. If pvc can be reached from the ground the coons will climb up the bottom underside of pvc and coon will make it up the leg. the only reason for cage is , I had the cage first and if they make it past the pvc they will not rip the unit off.
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