PVC Feeders (for Pellet)

While online, I ran across these PVC feeders for chickens and am using it for my parrots' pellet now.  The bigger is for bigger birds and smaller for smaller birds. 

"y" connector

                   PVC pipe                    

end cap (caps)
hose clamp

I used PVC glue on the flat PVC cap inside the bottom.  The flat cap doesn't show in the pictures.  I was worried the cap might fall out if I didn't glue it.  No glue is anywhere the bird can reach it. 

I placed a clay saucer under the opening of the feeder to catch any pellet dropped.  

The size pipe/tube you use is up to you but the large one pictured here is 3" PVC.  The small one is 1 1/2" PVC.  

Crushed Egg Shells (extra calcium)

I wash the egg shells, especially if they are going to sit around for a while.






I microwave while they are wet for about 1-2 minutes.  I use my Hamilton coffee grinder and sprinkle the crushed egg shells over their food.