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Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Feeders

A gravity feeder drops corn continuously as deer eat. There's no timer, no battery, no motor. It's the simplest way to keep feed available around the clock, and it works with corn, protein pellets, or mixed feeds.

An automatic feeder uses a timer and a spinner to throw feed at set times of day, which lets you condition deer to show up when you want them to.

Gravity wins for simplicity and zero maintenance. Automatic wins when you need control over when deer visit.

Depends on herd size and how much other food is on the property. A healthy whitetail eats 2-4 lbs of corn per day. If you're feeding 8-10 deer regularly, a full 750 lb feeder will last around 3-4 weeks.

The 600 lb Automatic will run shorter because it throws a set amount on a schedule, but you have control over how much and how often. In the off-season with less pressure, both stretch much longer.

Not directly. A gravity feeder is designed to let corn flow when deer eat, with no motor to time.

If you want timer control on a gravity-style setup, add the Programmable Timed Dispenser. It mounts to the bottom of a barrel or hopper and throws corn on a schedule, giving you the best of both designs.

If you'd rather not mix and match, the 600 lb Automatic Deer Feeder is a fully integrated timed unit.

Protein pellets are bigger than corn kernels and need a feeder that won't bridge or clog. Our gravity feeders handle protein feed well because there's no motor or spinner to jam.

The T-Post and 750 lb Fiberglass both work with corn, protein pellets, or mixed feeds. One note: skip salt-based feeds in any feeder with metal components, since salt will eat the hardware over time.

A few rules that work in most setups. Put the feeder where deer already travel, not where you wish they would. Travel corridors between bedding cover and food sources are usually the best starting point.

Keep it 50-75 yards from your blind for most rifle hunters; closer for bow hunters, more like 30-40 yards. Set it on level ground so the corn dispenses evenly, and face it so the sun isn't baking it all afternoon or blinding your shooting lanes at prime time. We typically recommend giving deer 2-3 weeks to get used to a new feeder before you start hunting it, but some deer will be at the feeder the next day.

600 LB Automatic Deer Feeder drawing in some turkeys on a food plot.