I used them to number hive stands and they did not hold up well to the elements. I guess farm animals don't live long, get eaten first. I doubt they would waterproof a feeder hole, they would bend in the sun.
A friend uses little galvanized metal squares with a hole drilled in one corner. Nailed to the lid it hinges open and shut and lays flat . I've been using small squares of Masonite dipped in hot wax, but they dont hold up more than a few years.
got my last box of plugs from these guys: http://www.mocap.com/thick-wide-flange-plug-cap.html#col3
Theres always a bag of them behind the seat, which comes open, and you can track me by the trail of plugs that fall out every time a door is opened....
Why? to plug feeder holes..Which I assumed the OP was asking about.The cap size depends on the size drill used.I still prefer a hinged square to close these holes, but a plug works in a pinch.
I use a 1.5" hole. Its big for metal cans but mostly I have the round black plastic jugs which have a bigger cap.
Do you use cans or inside feeders? Just curious.
TWF1.41/1.51YW1. I see they have gone up in price some.$64.10
I dont know what Cap Plugs are going for. Last thousand I bought from them was under $30 a thousand, but that was 20 some years ago!
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