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 FEEDER -QUESTION
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11/06/09 06:02 PM
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TRITON -X
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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Hi all i have 3 moultrie feeders - steel barrel locking ring on lids. We get alot of moisture build-up which molds up the inside of the barrels- corn and feed get ruined - any idea how to prevent this ??? i thought of putting a loaf of italian bread on top of the corn ??? might soak up moisture for while??? thanks - G
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 Re: FEEDER -QUESTION
[Re: TRITON -X]
#1019515
11/06/09 06:09 PM
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750SpiritRdr
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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it's expensive, but my dad rhino-lined his. the roll on stuff from wally world.
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Re: FEEDER -QUESTION
[Re: 750SpiritRdr]
#1020862
11/07/09 07:28 PM
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TXXN
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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Castaway Feeders out of Florida makes a nice feeder that has an O-Ring seal around the barrel and lid. They may sell those separate. Also great for keeping whasp out of there.
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Re: FEEDER -QUESTION
[Re: TXXN]
#1027978
11/11/09 12:56 AM
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jim1961
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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the lids tha fit over the barrel seem to allow the corn to breathe and cuts down on moisture
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Re: FEEDER -QUESTION
[Re: jim1961]
#1085231
12/06/09 06:42 AM
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schapman
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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The lids that fit over the barrel do let air in and will stop the problem you are having.
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Re: FEEDER -QUESTION
[Re: schapman]
#1085320
12/06/09 02:03 PM
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bholt
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Tracker
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Schapman is right I have seen and had the same issue. Three years ago I noticed a fellow hunter was mixig protien in with his corn(50-50). I told him he was going to plug up his feeder because the protien would absorb the moistue,you know the rest. He uses a galvanized lid on his 55 gal. barrel, it is a loose fit and hangs over about 3.0 inches he has never had a problem. When I built him a winch feeder he wanted to his barrel and I modified my design to incorporate that lid. Today I build all my feeder with that lid in mind because it works. I even mix mine again now.I am includin a picture I hope that helps.  
B Holt
Shoot-em in the ear
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Re: FEEDER -QUESTION
[Re: bholt]
#1087680
12/07/09 05:08 PM
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deerfeeder
THF Celebrity
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Check out the line of BossBuck feeders. They do a better job than any other feeder I have come across for keeping moisture out. That is why I sell them. www.bossbuck.com
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Re: FEEDER -QUESTION
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#1118909
12/21/09 03:08 AM
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jim1961
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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over the barrel lids are great to prevent your feeder problem
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Re: FEEDER -QUESTION
[Re: TRITON -X]
#1125129
12/23/09 11:44 PM
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9toes
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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I had this problem, drilled a hole close to the top and installed a 90 degree PVC fitting. Never had any more problems.
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