The best DIY automatic fish feeder EVER! varmint proof and zero waste. Pond Management

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • we put the fish on a feeding schedule! homemade feeder with detailed build.

Komentáře • 42

  • @huntermark1160
    @huntermark1160 Před měsícem +1

    well done! I agree with building your own. $1k-1500 is super expensive. Your feeder probably holds more feed too!!

    • @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
      @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms  Před měsícem

      @@huntermark1160 it probably does but I can’t afford to fill it. Quality feed has gone through the roof so I seldom put more than 2 bags at a time. But that lasts me a while so it’s good I guess. Thanks for watching.

  • @justtinkering6054
    @justtinkering6054 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice build! Thanks for bringing us along!

  • @gssmith1986
    @gssmith1986 Před 2 lety

    Nice build. A big problem with most feeders is no one bothers to confirm the angle of repose for feed being thrown. Every feed is a bit different. Take a piece of sheet metal, or whatever your going to use as the slide and pile the feed up on it. The lift one edge and note where it starts to slide...add 10 degrees to that and it will flow consistently.

  • @moondog7694
    @moondog7694 Před 2 lety

    that looks like a huge koi pond you built there!

  • @chipsammich2078
    @chipsammich2078 Před 3 lety +2

    Love this build and I actually recieved 2 of the motors today to build it..
    One suggestion don't feed cheap feed to your fish.. Most of it will be undigestable and basically just make more crap in your water .

    • @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
      @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms  Před 3 lety

      Appreciate it. I usually get the feed from the local co-op. They have two kinds: floating and sinking. What is not “cheap feed” and where do you get it? Our tractor supply has floating catfish feed for about 18 a bag I think but it’s hardly ever in stock.

    • @chipsammich2078
      @chipsammich2078 Před 3 lety +1

      @@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms what are you mainly wanting to feed.. if your trying to raise big bluegill which in turn make your bass bigger.. You need to feed a fish meal based food.. Look at the ingredients on the tag the first ingredient will tell you what base it is.. however if your trying to just raise catfish the cheap feed will kinda do the trick.. Purina makes very good food there cheapest I think is called game fish chow is very good grain based.. there aquamax 600 or MVP are top of the line but about $40-$45 a bad.. game fish chow is about $25/bag
      But the conversion of fed lbs on these 2 feeds to lbs gained on fish are way higher than the cheap stuff..

    • @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
      @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms  Před 3 lety

      @@chipsammich2078 I want big bluegill. As far as I know we don’t have a single catfish in the pond. I’ll look up the Purina. Probably have to order it if the shipping isn’t bad

    • @chipsammich2078
      @chipsammich2078 Před 3 lety +1

      @@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms any local Purina dealer can get it. I'd start off with MVP it's a mix of floating and sinking all different sizes.. feeds all different size fish very well and Bluegill retain it they basically retain zero grain based food

    • @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
      @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms  Před 3 lety

      @@chipsammich2078 good to know. Thanks for the tips.

  • @themulesheriff3009
    @themulesheriff3009 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video 👍

  • @natesmith7477
    @natesmith7477 Před 3 lety +2

    That’s slick!

  • @intradayexpert2436
    @intradayexpert2436 Před 3 lety +2

    Can you provide please the Amazon link of timer & motor & solar. Please

  • @jasonfowler44
    @jasonfowler44 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice!!!!

  • @bmanzana
    @bmanzana Před 3 lety

    I need some one to México

  • @prizonfrost123
    @prizonfrost123 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hi jack, does the feed motor know how much weight of feed it is discharging? Thank you

    • @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
      @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms  Před 11 měsíci

      it does not. you can adjust the time of feed which will adjust the weight. i adjust it based on how long it takes my fish to eat it all up.

  • @riro9694
    @riro9694 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello. Can I ask the shop link of timer & motor & solar you used in this fish feeder. Thank you so much.

  • @aungyehman8925
    @aungyehman8925 Před rokem +1

    What type of motor do u use? Can u please answer?

  • @roberthogan9509
    @roberthogan9509 Před rokem +1

    how far does it broadcast the feed?

  • @terrileigharmstrong1557
    @terrileigharmstrong1557 Před 3 lety +1

    Here fishy fishy 🐠

  • @fruitpieisgoodeatin605
    @fruitpieisgoodeatin605 Před rokem +1

    audio sux

  • @patrickprimne2180
    @patrickprimne2180 Před 2 lety

    what are the materials for these ? I want to builld one :)

    • @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
      @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms  Před 2 lety +1

      Not set parts list. I just used what I had laying around plus the asf feeder unit with solar panel and varmint proof spinner plate. I used a 55 gallon drum, a piece of sheet for the interior funnel and the spinner direction guard. I used an old shipping rack for a tiller for the base. Hope that helps.

    • @patrickprimne2180
      @patrickprimne2180 Před 2 lety +1

      @@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms What solar panel did you use ? And how many volts needed?
      Hope you reply to my queries :)

    • @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
      @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms  Před 2 lety +1

      @@patrickprimne2180 boss buck 12 volt. Boss Buck Drum Mount Solar Panel, Black, 12-Volt www.amazon.com/dp/B008SQY2WA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_CNHV56PY6M8J16F6J4V6

    • @patrickprimne2180
      @patrickprimne2180 Před 2 lety

      ​@@JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustomsHi, I'm sorry I have a lot of questions :) Can I ask again, I am planning to make a fish feeder, what do you think is the best servo motor for the kind size of feeder? For my research project :) Thank you for the reply. I hope you can give feedback on my queries.

    • @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms
      @JackArmstrong-jackdaddycustoms  Před 2 lety +1

      @@patrickprimne2180 No problem
      Evolution All Seasons 12v Feeder Deer Feeder Kit w/The Timer - 800036 www.amazon.com/dp/B07C2C7XJC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_MD9F2QC343P0201N2843