deer feeder question

[Finarfin]

I have no experience with deer feeders. Can the timers get messed up by themselves, or is someone messing with them? I'm just wondering how reliable they are. I think there are 6 feeders, some newer than others, the newest being 1-2 years old. Supposedly they are being set one way and then a week or two later some or all may be off and shoot out way too much corn or the time is off. I don't know exact details but this has been going on every year for some time and people are making accusations.

[timspawn]

What brand are they?

[Finarfin]

Don't know, but if there are trouble brands you know of I can check when I go.

[timspawn]

Moultrie is famous for making some crappy units but there are others also.

[turmech]

I have replaced my Moultrie timer units many times over the last several years. I must argee they seem to be Junk.

[Finarfin]

I'll keep an eye out for that brand.

[milkman]

All the timers that I have had trouble with just quit working. Seems strange to be having trouble with that many at once.
Milkman

[km101]

We have never had problems with our feeders "changing time", or putting out too much feed after being set. Sounds like someone is messing with your feeders. Put a trail camera in a hidden location to find out one way or the other. And dont let anyone else know about it, or it may "malfunction" too. :)

[starnbar]

Plus one on the trail camera you may find some interesting results after you put that out there.

[TXGunNut]

Could be a raccoon. If they can reach it they'll mess with it.

[timspawn]

You might also make sure you are using quality batteries. If you want the best there is, buy these. http://www.fieldprogamefeeders.com/default.php

They are built like a tank and the batteries last forever, even cheap batteries. I have used them for years.

[Jal5]

Could be the batteries are dying and you get erratic results on the timer? Just guessing. I never heard of that happening unless someone was messing with them though.