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Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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07/08/24 11:11 PM
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I have three big protein feeders on the ranch, but I'm looking for a smaller one for my house deer. Somewhere around 3-400#. I like the large tube type and not the plate. Can anyone recommend a small free choice protein feeder that doesn't clog, or waste feed? Thanks
Last edited by Stompy; 07/08/24 11:25 PM.
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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07/09/24 12:16 AM
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ctonsmitty
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Option 1 300# Boss Buck protein feeder (you can easily move around on your own) if needed
Option 2 500# All Season Protein Feeder
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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07/09/24 12:34 AM
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Option 1 300# Boss Buck protein feeder (you can easily move around on your own) if needed
Option 2 500# All Season Protein Feeder
I looked at the Boss Buck. Not great reviews, but it is cheap.
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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07/09/24 12:53 AM
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I use the 300# all seasons
Work just fine.
For a little more the 500# stand and fill is the ticket
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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07/09/24 01:15 AM
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Yea, I had a 1000# all seasons before, it worked out fine. I sold it because I got a monster sweetheart deal on a 2000# Outback protein feeder. Neighbor was selling his ranch and sold it to me for $300.
I'm considering the 500# All Seasons.
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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07/09/24 02:42 PM
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Used these for quite some time. If you find out it is not enough capacity, just add anothe one. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/07/full-66255-425060-barrell.jpg)
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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07/09/24 03:26 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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I have three big protein feeders on the ranch, but I'm looking for a smaller one for my house deer. Somewhere around 3-400#. I like the large tube type and not the plate. Can anyone recommend a small free choice protein feeder that doesn't clog, or waste feed? Thanks
Why would you not consider a timed protein feeder for your house deer? If you want to watch deer and not coons that's what I would use. Mine goes off a little after sun up.
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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07/09/24 03:34 PM
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Used these for quite some time. If you find out it is not enough capacity, just add anothe one. That's what I use at my local bow lease that's close to home. They are surprisingly clog resistant.
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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07/09/24 04:18 PM
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I have three big protein feeders on the ranch, but I'm looking for a smaller one for my house deer. Somewhere around 3-400#. I like the large tube type and not the plate. Can anyone recommend a small free choice protein feeder that doesn't clog, or waste feed? Thanks
Why would you not consider a timed protein feeder for your house deer? If you want to watch deer and not coons that's what I would use. Mine goes off a little after sun up. No Coons, got cameras on 4 protein stations and 1 corn feeder, not a single Coon has been coming to them. I got rid of them...for now. Plus I like to see them come and go all day. Haven't seen a Coon in over 4 months, even then it was just two.
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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07/26/24 04:17 PM
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On the timed protein feeder, what do you set the timer for and how often. Thanks!
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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07/26/24 05:43 PM
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Boss Buck protein feeders, I have a couple 12+ years old, zero problems.
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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07/26/24 10:06 PM
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I found one, not small but it'll probably work better. Thanks all.
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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08/08/24 03:15 PM
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I found one, not small but it'll probably work better. Thanks all. I like my ASF timed 600lb so far. If you need another might be an option for you
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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08/08/24 05:04 PM
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Built my own. Poly funnel and triple port protein feeder assembly from Academy. 55gal barrel, legs, and lid. A few tools and some time, and you're good to go. All-in I think I spent about $200-250 per. I know the deer love them, as long as they have feed in them anyway.
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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08/09/24 12:42 AM
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BOBO the Clown
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On the timed protein feeder, what do you set the timer for and how often. Thanks! Right now —1.5 hours before legal and hour after legal
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: Smaller Protein Feeder Recommendations
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08/09/24 12:48 AM
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Built my own. Poly funnel and triple port protein feeder assembly from Academy. 55gal barrel, legs, and lid. A few tools and some time, and you're good to go. All-in I think I spent about $200-250 per. I know the deer love them, as long as they have feed in them anyway. I had an old 55 gal corn feeder with a funnel that I replaced the box with that Academy protein tube and it’s worked great. Holds a little over 300 lbs. I actually like it better than my 400 lb All Seasons one…except for filling it.
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