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What do you need to build a Big Bale Feeder?
How big is your bale?
For a 6 ft (72") diameter bale, sheep/goats often leave an 18" center core after eating all they can reach. It requires time and assistance to adjust both the core and feeder for sheep to feed.
Bales 4 ft in diameter are smaller than most round bales in the Midwest, but they allow sheep or goats to eat the entire bale without assistance.
We find the difference in reduced hassle and labor is so large that the cost for smaller diameter (4 ft dia.) bales is worth it. For small bales use 5 panels; large bales use
6 to 7 panels.
How to connect your panels?
Panels
Hinges
Clips
4 ft dia bale
5
4
2
5 ft dia bale
6
5
2
6 ft dia bale
7
6
2
Connector Hinge, sold below
Snap Clip, sold below
Relocate the feeder between bales to distribute manure and spent hay.
Big Bale Feeder Panel (right) Panels are 40" wide and 48" tall. Each has four
8" x 12" eating holes. Outer rods and 4 vertical internal rods are 3/8" dia. Other rods are 1/4" dia. Thick, hot-dip galvanized coating.
Feeder Panel, each, 18 lb .......................................#938120 $75.00 Feeder Panel, 6 pack, 108 lb ............................... #9381201 $450.00
Wire Panel Connector Hinge (see at far right and in use above left)
We love these hinges. You will too. A strong, reliable connection system that’s quick and easy to use.
Large diameter—easy to install and remove. 9 gauge, 48"L. Stainless steel.
Connector Hinge, 0.40 lb ...................................... #965401 $5.50
Snap Clips
(see in use above right)
Used extensively on our farms with
feeders, gates and as temporary hinges. Choice of stainless steel (won’t rust!) or zinc plated.
Length: 3.5"; Small eye: 0.5"; Opening: 11/32".
Snap Clips
Stainless, 0.20 lb .................................................... #965406 $12.00 Zinc Plated, 0.20 lb................................................. #965405 $2.00
Big Bale Feeder Panel
48"
40"
3/8" diameter rods (all other rods are 1/4" diameter)
1/4" reinforcement rods
8" x 12" eating hole
8" x 12" eating hole
8" x 12" eating hole
8" x 12" eating hole
Wire Panel Connector Hinge
CA residents see p. 130 for Prop 65 Warning. BIG BALE FEEDER
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