Forward facing feeders (MK1) new design
Made from 3x3 box steel in three sizes, 13" - 15" and 18" all with an added impact plate for the FAC air rifles to 35ftlbs. For highend FAC Air & 22lr use, an additional plate is required. A wider foot plate to allow access from the tree. Self draining, removable internal feed chute and two "D" brackets for ratchet straps or wire. POA
Forestry England Feeder (side facing) – (MK2)
This was designed along with a Forestry England Ranger from Westonbirt Arboretum, hence the given name.
Made from 4X4 section steel. Stands 18 inches high, it has a 3mm thick steel side impact plate, with plywood capture pad. This will need to be replaced at intervals through ware and tear of impacts. Extra steel plates can be added for 22lr or 17hmr up to a maximum of three plates. The hopper housing lid can be secured open to encourage feeding. A removable internal feed chute. Three "D" brackets for ratchet straps or wire for securing to the tree. Fixings for cladding is built in, I chose bark but you can add whatever. Cladding can be purchased seperately. POA
Large forward facing (MK3)
Made from 4X4 steel section Stands 18 inches. An added impact plate, additional plate can be added for 22lr use. Larger footplate for squirrels to access from the tree at the rear. Fixings for cladding are built in. This will help with access to the hopper from above by climbing down the feeder straight onto the hopper. Hopper housing lid can be secured open to encourage feeding. Self draining. A removable internal feed chute. Three "D" brackets for ratchet straps or wire. I chose bark for mine but you can add what you have at hand. Cladding can be purchased seperately. POA
Double Feed (side facing) – (MK4)
As the Forestry England MK2 but squirrel can feed either side, 4X4 section steel, 3.5mm steel back plate, with plywood capture pad, this will need to be replaced at intervals through ware and tear of impacts. Extra steel plates can be added for 22lr or 17hmr, to a maximum of three plates. The hopper housing lid can be secured open to encourage feeding. Self draining. Stands 18 inches high with "D" brackets for ratchet straps or wire. A removable internal feed chute. Fixings for cladding are built in. Cladding can be purchased seperately. POA