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 DRY MASH HOPPER NO. 2

This model is constructed very much like the hopper already described with the exception of the four compartments which provide for a balanced ration for the chickens. It is not nailed to the wall but rests on the floor.



12-1/2' poplar. 1 lb. 6-penny nails. 8 3/4" No. 8 screws. 1 pair of 1-1/2" steel butts. 1 oz. No. 16 wire staples. 12" of No. 4 mesh wire 36" wide.



Body: 2 pieces 1" thick × 6" wide × 2' 8" long to be used as sides of the hopper.

1 piece 1" thick × 6" wide × 16" long to be used as bottom of the hopper.

1 piece 1" thick × 1' 8" wide × 2' 8" long to be used as back of hopper.

2 pieces 1" thick × 2" wide × 1' 8" long and 1" thick × 6" wide × 1' 8" long to be used as the lid of the hopper.

1 piece 1" thick × 1' 8" wide × 2' long to be used as front of hopper.

3 pieces 1" thick × 6" wide × 2' 6" long to be used as partitions for making the equal compartments in the hopper.

Trough: 2 pieces 1" thick × 4" wide × 10" long to be used as ends of trough.

2 pieces 1" thick × 4" wide × 1' 8" long to be used as front and back of trough.

3 pieces 1" thick × 4" wide × 4" long to be used as partitions in the trough, making four equal compartments.



Nail the two end pieces (1" × 6" × 2' 8") to the bottom piece (1" × 6" × 16" ). Then nail the back piece (1" × 1' 8" × 2' 8") and the front piece (1" × 1' 8" × 2' 4") to the ends of the hopper. Nail the partitions (1" × 6" × 2' 6") to the back and front of the hopper making four equal compartments.

The trough is made by nailing the two end pieces (1" × 4" × 10") to the side of the hopper. Nail the front (1" × 4" × 1' 8") and the back (1" × 4" × 1' 8") to the ends of the trough. The partitions (1" × 4" × 10") are nailed to the front and back of the trough, making four equal compartments. Cover the opening in the front of the trough with 12" of No. 4 mesh wire 36" wide.