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Smart pigs
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11/03/24 07:27 PM
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I have a light at the yard corn feeder, and it’s been useful in killing a few hogs. The light is pretty bright when it spots movement, but 20% power without movement, and the area behind the feeder doesn’t get lit up much, especially if movement is not detected. I swear I think the hogs have figured this out. I have to come up with countermeasures.
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
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Re: Smart pigs
[Re: 603Country]
#9131962
11/03/24 07:42 PM
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duffas
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Move the feeder into the yard or go into the bushes with a pistol.
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Re: Smart pigs
[Re: 603Country]
#9131976
11/03/24 08:09 PM
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Are you saying the hogs spook when the light goes to full brightness, or the hogs just quit coming to the feeder altogether?
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
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Re: Smart pigs
[Re: 603Country]
#9131983
11/03/24 08:27 PM
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Sniper John
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Put up a second light to illuminate behind the feeder.
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Re: Smart pigs
[Re: RiverRider]
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11/03/24 10:12 PM
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They apparently have figured out how to eat corn without being illuminated. Here’s a before: And here’s another after pic: I’d get another light, but it would be where the solar panel wouldn’t get light. I’ll give a bit more time and see if they really are that dang smart.
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
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Re: Smart pigs
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#9132195
11/04/24 11:56 AM
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Light Foot
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Put a shield or deflector on the back of the feeder so corn or whatever doesn't get thrown into the dark area... Hang a corn sack on the back, easy peasy.
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