Deer Corn & Feeder Cost Calculator
Running a deer feeder through a season adds up fast in feed costs and refill trips. Enter your feeder capacity, daily dispensing rate, feed price, and season length to see total cost, number of refills needed, and cost per day of feeding.
About this calculator
Calculate how much corn or feed you'll need and what it will cost to run a deer feeder over a season, based on feeder capacity, feed rate, and duration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much corn does a deer eat per day from a feeder?
Feeders are typically set to dispense 3-8 lbs per day per site, though actual deer consumption varies with herd density and supplemental natural forage.
Does this account for waste from birds or raccoons?
No, this calculates based on your set dispensing rate. If non-target animals are consuming a lot of feed, you may want to increase your estimated daily rate to reflect real-world usage.
Is running multiple feeders more cost efficient?
Cost scales linearly per feeder in this model, but spreading feeders across a property can improve deer distribution and reduce overcrowding at any single site.