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What deer feeder adjusts for shortening of days?

P1ZombieKiller

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I am looking for a battery operated spinning feeder that can either be programmed for the shortening of the days, or that have a photo cell switch (that actually works).
I have had photo cell timers in the past that would either be triggered to early on cloudy days, or fail to trigger on cloudy mornings.

I know I am over thinking this, but a timer that could be programmed based sunrise and sunset times via a Zip code.

Anyone have first hand knowledge and experience with one that they can recommend?
 
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You are over thinking JMHO
You have to go fill the thing at least every month or so. When I do this I bump my times based on sunrise and sunset. I have to do this about every 45 days from start to end of feeing season (8 months)
I buy this spinner and toss the bucket. Run it on a 50 Gal tripod.
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/pro...gallon-digital-hanging-bucket-feeder?a=796940
Only issue is the battery holder stinks so I hard wire with clips.
Duracell battery will last 90 days.
 
I dont have to refill that often. I have an 1100 pound feeder, and when I fill it up Sept 1, it should last me well into Jan.

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I tried to come up with a time table based on the sunrise and the sunset, but the days get shorter by about 2 minutes each day, By the time 30 days go by... the "perfect" time is 30 mins off.

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I set mine to go off around dinner, mid day , feed pretty heavy, no deer in the field usually. If I feed in the evening the coons get it that night, and in the mornings the turkeys clean it up. I feed mid day so the deer at least have a chance at it in the afternoon.
 

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