i would not use cracked corn w/ a spinner feeder. imo, lots of problems w/ cracked corn that are not concerns w/ whole corn.
i've had no problems w/ my homemade feeders. i load my feeders w/ 300+ lbs of whole corn, use either a cheapo moultrie spinner or the kenco straight shooter (both cost less than $40 at wally) and have had no problems after one year of use w/ anyone of the feeders (total of 5 feeders).
i recently read an interesting article concerning mixing soybeans w/ corn to provide deer w/ a better source of protein. can't remember the details, i'll see if i can find the info.
also, has anyone added any "sweeteners" to there feed grain? i've seen a couple of different "feed enhancement" products, but no first hand experience.
