Moultrie MFG-13282 6.5 Gallon Directional Hanging Feeder

I have some that are much more expensive but they don't compare to these/ I use them on my pond as fish feeders. Work great. The instructions need to be better for setting timer, matter of fact there were no instructions.

I have two of these that have worked great for two straight years. Fired every time with a full bucket of feed.When I ordered more I was surprised to see the updated interface. Took a few minutes to get to know the new interface but after that it is easier to program.The problem is that there’s something in the motor or power circuit that was redesigned and now the motor gets stuck and will not spin without manually turning it to get it out of rotor lock. As such these are completely worthless. You’d be better off going out every day and tossing out a handful of feed.If that doesn’t sound like it would be of value and not don’t buy this garbage.

Motor works intermittently. Doesn’t throw food under pressure. Tried everything. When you stick your finger in it and spin the propeller then test it, it works. Set timer and walk away and it will not throw food when the timer engages. Sending product back.

I have had this feeder in the woods for months and works great as long as you keep clean corn in it. I feed twice a day for 15 seconds on medium, which is 1.5 lbs each time. (10 seconds is 1 lb.) The battery will last for months at that pace and the corn lasts about 12 days between refills. The lid has rusted moderately after 6 months in the weather and will need sanding and repainting soon. I would buy another one.(Update) I'm starting my third season with this feeder and it usually stays in the woods 5 months each time. I have experienced an occasional jam due to debris in the corn but it's mostly reliable, but corn is the only thing I have used in it. As I mentioned earlier the lid started rusting the first season so I sanded it down and did a double coat of plasti-dip and it still looks good. The coons have not been able to tear it up yet though they have gnawed at the deliver chute and have occasionally rattled it so much they knocked the clips off of the battery inside. I will replace the alligator clips with something better in the future. I would still buy another one.

The programming was a bit different but the instructions are clear

Works well with two caveats:A standard 6v battery won’t work, a 5 amp is required. I got a 6v 4.5 amp battery and the food dribbled out. With a 5 amp the food shoots quite far.The software interface is terrible, I’m puzzled every time I use it. Even with the manual it’s a puzzle.

The new battery works great but if I fill the container more than 25% (with corn from Academy), the unit jams. Also, unless the unit is shaken to settle the corn, after two days there is no corn in center hole for ejection.This means I have to check the feeder every 1 or 2 days- a real pain.Note: I, purchased your WINDSCAPES AUTO bird feeder and it’s construction & usability far exceed the Moultrie deer feeder. If the deer feeder had same construction as WINDSCAPES bird feeder, it would be a huge improvement.What’s wrong with the deer feeder?1) the bottom of unit rests on a 1/4 wing nut- making it extremely difficult to fill. ( in order to remove the cover, the unit cannot Be hanging).2) the plastic opening (where the corn ejects) doesn’t last very long as the squirrels chew it off.3) the bottom cover & wing nut need to be removed & replaced practically every day as I need to run the unit to check for jamming. Why not have a simple cover over the clock mechanism, Similar to the WINDSCAPES bird feeder?4) if the unit is hung via its handle, then the unit has to be unhung in order to get the cover off in order to check corn status (unit max is a 3 day supply) ,5) Battery compartment design is sad. Unless one end is well taped, the battery will fall out .5) the battery wiring could be improved)Personally, I think this design must be a carry over for some other use. It’s limited loading capacity, limited food source( corn only- though Amazon says otherwise), partial plastic construction, inability to stand Straight on ground etc - leads one to view the unit as a stepchild - not really what is IN Moultrie’s mainstream.Dimitry MorvantOn Thu, Apr 22, 2021 at 8:17 AM Contact Us (Moultrie) wrote:CONSTANTLY JAMS. AMAZON DESCRIPTION SAID IT TAKES ALL TYPES OF FEED/.MOULTRIE SUPPORT CLAIMS IT ONLY USES 1/4" CORN. WHAT??NO MATTER WHAT I USE - EVEN 1/4" CORN - IT JAMS- OUT OF 30 DAYS USE, I HAD TO CLEAR MOTOR 28 TIMES. YES, YOU CAN SET IT TO THROW 6 TIMES A DAY; BUT IT WONT DO IT. I CALLED SUPPORT AND THEY SENT ME TO A TECH. PPERSON AND WE ARE WORKING ON PROBLEM BUT WHO HAS THAT MUCH TIME?

I give this 5 stars in its category as an inexpensive portable feeder. I've had it several months now and It works like it's supposed to. I use it to feed catfish in my pond, set to throw a few seconds morning and evening. It throws maybe 15 feet in about a 30 degree arc and has been reliable. No jams and feed drops into the spinner with no problems. But then, we don't let the feed get too low. Still working on original battery charge. Top fits well, unlike comments from other reviewers. Maybe Moultrie redesigned it? I have it hanging from a roof support beam on a covered dock and so far it hasn't been bothered by raccoons or other critters.