DIY Deer Feed Block
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- Опубликовано: 26 окт 2022
- Here is what I use to create my own feed blocks. I'm adding Orange Corn for a little extra attraction. You have to try this it's a good project for an afternoon.
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You can add in Goat pellets with wormer, helps worm the deer herd! Good video!
Coat the bucket with saran wrap or wax paper. Pour in about 3" into the bucket sprinkle in some baking soda then tamp that and repeat every 3 inches till its full if you really want compaction. Let it cool turn over and tap gently and she should slide out. A cheap laundry bucket (Dollar Store) is best because they taper slightly from top to bottom and being cheap are flexible and the mix will drop out much easier. I would also compact it just to about 2 '' from the top of the bucket. This way when you turn it over it has a short fall and won't break apart.
Thanks for the input Dan. The buckets I used were tapered and I did coat them with some vegetable oil poured on a rag. They slid right out and held shape. I’ll try the baking soda next year to see how it works. Thanks again for the comment.
Will these “rot” with all the moisture if you keep them around awhile before you use them?
Mine didn’t but it probably depends on how long you keep them and the conditions. They are pretty dry by the time they cool.
what does the cooking/ heating process do?
It heats the sugar and syrup to make it stay hard after you pull it out of the bucket.
Does the block hold together pretty good or will it fall apart easily?
As long as you mix it well and tamp it tight. It should stay together pretty well. Mine stayed together after being removed from the bucket.
@thinbluealphaoutdoors9681 ok maybe I need more liquid to hold together
What does it cost you to make 1 block? And how many pounds does each block weigh?
I never weighed them but I would say 20-30 lbs each. I made eight of them and the total cost to make them was around $70.