DIY Pig Feeder Plans

If you have every tried to feed pigs from inside their pen, you are really appreciate this going to appreciate this Homemade DIY pig feeder.

This simple design allows you to add their feed from outside the pen. You no longer have to deal with the craziness that goes on when pigs know that its feeding time.

DIY Homemade Pig Feeder
Photo Credit: Backyardchickens.com
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Here’s What You’ll Need:

  • 55 gal. plastic drum
  • reciprocating saw
  • 4×4 posts
  • 4″ PVC pipe
  • lag bolts with washers
  • 45 degree angle angle
  • black flashing piece
  • marker
  • zip ties

The drum is the main component of this assembly, and you need to cut a rectangular cut wide enough to allow as many pigs to feed side by side. Don’t forget it to brace it on either side of the drum or the pigs may move it.

The rest of the PVC sections allow you to add the feed from outside the pen. They do not need to be attached to the drum, just position them and tie them in place so they direct the feed into the drum.

You can follow step by step instruction on Backyard Chickens site, here…

DIY Homemade Pig Feeder

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