Just a random post, but as I head out hog hunting this afternoon, I want to express the thanks to the OB board for the recommendation. It's slowed the hogs down enough to reliably catch them at predictable points without spending too much $.
I've learned to use the cheaper PVC (thinner, not Sched 40) and not drill too many holes (it depends on how trained the hogs get but initially it may take a dozen holes but once they get familiar with them, maybe 5 or 6 holes is fine. Also 1/2" holes are too small for the corn kernels, so I use 5/8 or 9/16". They can last for days or even a couple weeks before refilling. Make sure to use a swivel connector to the chain to allow the pipe to easily roll. I also dropped a sleeve of PVC over the t-post and drove it into the ground enough so that the chain easily rotate around the t-post.
It's allowed me to cheaply place (and move) many around our ranch and easily have predictable activity in locations that I can better (attempt) to chisel down the population whilst having some fun.
I've learned to use the cheaper PVC (thinner, not Sched 40) and not drill too many holes (it depends on how trained the hogs get but initially it may take a dozen holes but once they get familiar with them, maybe 5 or 6 holes is fine. Also 1/2" holes are too small for the corn kernels, so I use 5/8 or 9/16". They can last for days or even a couple weeks before refilling. Make sure to use a swivel connector to the chain to allow the pipe to easily roll. I also dropped a sleeve of PVC over the t-post and drove it into the ground enough so that the chain easily rotate around the t-post.
It's allowed me to cheaply place (and move) many around our ranch and easily have predictable activity in locations that I can better (attempt) to chisel down the population whilst having some fun.
