Live stock feeders are an economical solution to reduce feed waste and loss on your livestock farm. They protect your investment from wind and rain damage that could wreak havoc with the feed supply.
Cattle feeders purchase or rear steers and heifers to add weight and quality for the meat industry. Ultimately, these cattle are typically sold to a packer.
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Hybrid Feeders
Hybrid feeders combine the benefits of pellet and method feeders. They deliver bait food along with hook bait out to fish in one convenient package, giving you more bites right after casting!
Many hybrid feeders are X-Safe compatible, meaning they can be used with the Guru elasticated stem system. These make ideal choices for beginners or those who just want an easy to use feeder with added bonus of catching more fish!
Experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of round bale feeder designs on hay intake, apparent diet digestibility and hay waste in gestating beef cows. Two experiments involved 56 crossbred cows (BW = 550 +- 59 kg) fed native tallgrass prairie hay with a protein supplement throughout both experiments.
Self-Feeding Options
Self-feeding systems can be utilized in cattle feeding operations of all sizes, from a backyard 4-H herd to large confinement feedlots. Storing feed in an airtight bin and then feeding cattle from it saves time, labor and costs by reducing waste and spillage from feed sources.
Self-feeding requires a different set of skills than daily TMR feeding, so producers must adapt their strategy and management techniques in order to be successful with this system of supplementation. The key to successful self-feeding lies in maintaining energy levels that help achieve specific gain goals while avoiding digestive upsets.
Cattle intakes are determined by a number of factors, such as taste and scent preferences, forage quality and the presence or absence of salt and molasses in the feed. Free-choice hay and water availability also influence cattle diet selection – this resource can shift intakes up or down depending on its availability.
Animal-Specific Feeders
If you have livestock or a large herd, it is essential to provide them with feeders tailored specifically for them. This ensures the food they eat is suitable for their size, age and breed.
Feeders can help reduce obesity and health issues such as digestive disorders. Some of these feeders encourage pets to take their time eating, which in turn decreases the tendency to overindulge in large meals or snacks.
A popular type of feeder for livestock is the hybrid, which features a hay bale top section and trough below to feed sheep grain or chopped feed. These feeders are perfect for farmers as they offer an easily transportable feeding solution.
Hybrid feeders are especially beneficial for sheep as they offer protection from wind and animal hooves. Furthermore, the trough section allows safe disposal of grain or chopped feed without spilling onto the ground.
Feeder Accessories
Feeding your poultry and livestock using a feeder not only keeps them healthy, but it can save you money on food bills as well. We offer all sizes of feeders suitable for all animal types from small caged rabbits up to the most sophisticated potbellied pigs. Designed specifically to match your requirements, we can supply you with the latest technology so that you get the best results. With sizes to suit any application and features that maximize value out of your investment, our feeders have it all – from feeding to watering! No matter the application – from feeding to watering – we’ve got just what you need!
We also offer free onsite consultation to answer all of your queries.
