The advantage of the GRIP FEED deer feeder is that these feeders can be filled from ground level. No ladders or steps needed. This feeder is designed to distribute any solid pelleted or kernel feed such as corn or pelleted protein. The advantage of the spouted feeder is to keep moisture out and feed in—less feed on the ground means more for the deer. The spout was designed and tested with a deer’s mouth and nose in mind. It was also designed to keep hogs and coons out, thereby eliminating contamination of feces and urine from critters and keeping your feed clean and palatable… All feeders include an easy drag skid with a large flip-up lid for easy maintenance and filling.