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Cheap way to coon proof your feeders #2358951 06/08/11 06:13 PM
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Working well for me so far.
Bought some 20" wide roof flashing from Home Depot.
Cut 18" lengths and wrapped them around the legs shaped as cones.
Secure them with self tapping screws and you're good to go.









Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: DiverTexas] #2358968 06/08/11 06:25 PM
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Good idea. up


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: REDGUN] #2359027 06/08/11 07:00 PM
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up Did that to mine a couple years ago...got the idea from the predator cones I use on wood duck box poles.


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: kyotee1] #2359123 06/08/11 08:02 PM
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I like that idea.



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Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: mulie_mike] #2359191 06/08/11 08:45 PM
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I bet they also work nicely as a dinner bell when the feeder goes off. grin


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: TXW] #2359300 06/08/11 09:42 PM
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That is definitely a bonus, it does add some noise when they go off.
Plus, with a little imagination, you can bend the edges up and it looks like you have the Flying Nun's hat on the poles.


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: DiverTexas] #2359655 06/09/11 12:15 AM
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Two thumbs up on this one. Dang coons are out of control in Kansas where I hunt. We rarely use timed feeders in Kansas but I have fed many coons in Texas as well. I have heard that Purina Monkey Chow will make the coons go away as well.
Great Idea!!!


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: jcoutdoors] #2360271 06/09/11 11:47 AM
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Good idea, I will be trying that!


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: TxAg] #2360534 06/09/11 02:58 PM
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Another idea, and I have actually seen this sold foir this purpose but you can make yourself. Cut three pieces of 4" PVC about 18" long. Cut three pieces of "dog chain" (length to be determined) and attach one end to the end of each piece of PVC. Slip one piece onto each feeder leg with the chain up. Attach the other end of the chain to the bottom of the feeder barrel with a self tapping screw so that the bottom of the PVC hangs below the bottom of the spinner motor. When a coon climbs your feeder leg and gets to the PVC, they will try to continue on over the PVC. Because the PVC is hanging loose it will flop around and they will fall off.


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: Russ79] #2366340 06/13/11 12:52 AM
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I just put cooking grease on the poles. After 3 months, put more on. I don't get pictures of coons on my feeders anymore.


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: Dacotua] #2366890 06/13/11 04:52 AM
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Wow that is good idea! Im tired of going to my feeders to find my battery 10 yards away on the ground!



Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: Alec Castonguay] #2367849 06/13/11 09:56 PM
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u can use the spin tech or the eliminator spin plates. Easier for me, and they last.


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: JROD] #2369063 06/14/11 03:28 PM
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Another option is a a bulk pack of .22lr lol

Good idea!


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: DiverTexas] #2369912 06/15/11 12:53 AM
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Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: buck-snort] #2372898 06/16/11 06:32 PM
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put some grease on those things and I believe the coons would look for easier pickens.



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Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: fastliberator] #2388708 06/24/11 08:04 PM
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I like it too.



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Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: LakeForkLodge] #2388978 06/24/11 10:12 PM
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I use tractor grease and add cayenne pepper to it. The pepper keeps them away longer as they don't like it when they lick their paws to get it off.

Just don't inhale or sneeze!!!


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders [Re: texasgal] #2390137 06/25/11 03:28 PM
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How long does that last and does that effect the deer


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders UPDATED 6/26 [Re: semperfi87] #2391301 06/26/11 12:52 PM
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I don't think longevity will be a problem.
Galvanized metal should stand up to the elements for years.
I've only had these up for a few weeks now, but I think they will hold up fine.
After setting up a trail camera to check on their success, what I found was these work GREAT at squirrel proofing your feeders.
By looking at the pictures below, I have come to the conclusion that the large end of the funnel needs to be enlarged and I am also going to try the grease and cayenne pepper on the next group.
I'm contemplating changing the cage design as well.
How a full grown coon can get through 1"X2" wire is beyond me.
It does however appear to give him a nice place to sit.










Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders UPDATED 6/26 [Re: DiverTexas] #2395536 06/28/11 12:45 PM
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I'm trynig the carpet tack trick this year. I may have to throw on some crisco additionally





Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders UPDATED 6/26 [Re: Matagorda Mud Pig] #2396126 06/28/11 05:56 PM
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Those critters are amazing.



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Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders UPDATED 6/26 [Re: Matagorda Mud Pig] #2396136 06/28/11 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted By: Diprivan
I'm trynig the carpet tack trick this year. I may have to throw on some crisco additionally


They don't work either... Get a box full of .22lr and sit out there all night


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders UPDATED 6/26 [Re: matt117] #2396150 06/28/11 06:06 PM
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If there is a way to get rid of coons that would be nice. A old man told me not to long ago is "the only thing you can do with coons is get used to feeding them" haha


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders UPDATED 6/26 [Re: Salter4175] #2396304 06/28/11 07:40 PM
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Anyone actually ever leave any Monkey chow hanging around for them?


Re: Cheap way to coon proof your feeders UPDATED 6/26 [Re: matt117] #2396645 06/28/11 10:23 PM
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