Old chicken feeders repurposed for this and that...

August 31st, 2009 in member junk

fionaandtwig, member

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I used this old rusty chicken feeder (bottom row) to hold some smaller pieces of wedding china and a pretty green candle.

Close up of the feeder in my china hutch. I dont know who Oakes Mfg. Co. is, but gotta love em!

Had to put one in the loo! This one holds my deodorant and girly face creams, etc....

Last one! I discovered that this feeder was ideal for holding spices above my stove.

I used this old rusty chicken feeder (bottom row) to hold some smaller pieces of wedding china and a pretty green candle.

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I discovered a super cheap stash of these old rusty chicken feeders at my friendly neighborhood flea market. I immediately knew that these beauts simply HAD to be given a new life. Follow me on a tour of mi casa....

Pattern or design used: My own design

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lou54 writes: These are great ideas. I just found a chicken feeder and knew I had to have it. I wanted to see what someone else had done with one. I am so gald that I came across this website in my search. I have joined! Can't wait to post something. Posted: 11:59 am on May 2nd

TinTinJunkFan writes: Some great ideas here --wish I could find some chicken feeders somewhere! Posted: 3:15 pm on September 24th

CottageElements writes: Love how you used these for out of the ordinary purposes! Beautiful displays!

Lani Posted: 12:42 am on September 3rd

georgiamoon writes: Wow, three GREAT ideas to use the feeders. We will all be out there looking for these now. I love the way they look next to all that gleaming white china. Great post, keep em coming, Georgia Posted: 10:07 am on September 2nd

fionaandtwig writes: You are all so sweet! And Jim, you seriously crack me up, you and your "can of Foamy!" ;-) Thanks to everyone who continues to encourage and inspire me! ~ Anne Posted: 10:06 am on September 2nd

chippingcharm writes: I've been on "the Hunt" for cool chicken feeders ever since Lani's outdoor post...you found quite the jackpot! Love all of your ideas...do you really have a "neighborhood Flea Market"? You LUCKY, LUCKY girl :) Laurel Posted: 8:44 am on September 2nd

JunkArchitect writes:
Anne,
Ya did it! What a bunch of great projects you created with the feeders. My creativity has a major “guy” limit to it and none of your fantastic ideas would have ever entered my thought process. I don’t have any girly creams either. All I got is a can of Foamy and a stick of deodorant. Thanks for sharing your cool ideas and for expanding my vision of chicken feeders. Your photos are great too.

Jim
Posted: 7:41 pm on September 1st

Junk_Sophisticate writes: LOVE your white pottery with your chicken feeder! So beautifully displayed! The feeder on the back of the range looks so practical, yet cool.

Thanks for a great chicken feeder post!! I have yet to find a feeder myself, here in Ohio, but I'm sure we have chickens somewhere. ;)

Candy Posted: 3:23 pm on September 1st

fionaandtwig writes: LOL, it really IS chicken week here, isn't it? I just saw Jim's great chicken project. Thanks so much for the kind words, you folks inspire me each and every day I visit here, just hopin' to give a little back!
~Anne Posted: 11:54 am on September 1st

suewhitney writes: It's chicken feeder week! I absolutely love them too. You've done some wonderful things with yours. All three of your ideas are practical and pretty. Way to go!

Be Well,
Sue Posted: 11:36 am on September 1st

RustyDiva writes: I love these feeders and have never found any. Maybe I saw them and just didn't know what they were....anyway....love the mix of old chippy painted wood, creamy dishes and rusty metal! Great job girlie! Posted: 10:08 am on September 1st

jillruth writes: I like the use of these feeders. They have such a great industrial vintage look. Posted: 9:04 am on September 1st

shabbychick writes: I love how you're using the chicken feeders - a nice rustic touch! I've got one that I've been using as a planter (I planted impatiens in it).

Thanks for sharing!

Kathy
Posted: 8:53 am on September 1st

SnowmanHill writes: Cute ideas, I love chicken feeders and never part with them, I could have a whole chicken room! Posted: 8:51 am on September 1st