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4 gal. Square Bucket with Lid

The most popular bucket for rearing orphan lambs because it hangs flat against the side of a pen allowing lambs or kids to feed from up to 6 teat units on 3 sides.

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ITEM # DESCRIPTION AVAIL. WEIGHT PRICE QTY
564800 4 gal. Square Bucket with Lid In Stock 1.9 $7.00

Common Uses

For orphan lambs & goat kids.
Specs

  • 4 gal square bucket with lid
  • 13.18" high
  • 9.75" diameter
  • 10" diameter lid
Customization

We'll predrill any of our plastic buckets with the number of 1.5 in. diameter holes (for our bucket teat units) that you need. Specify location and number of holes. See drilling charge (part #563800).
Tips

For young goat kids and lambs, use natural latex nipples (#565300). As the animals get older (about 15 days old) change to rubber nipples (#565200) as they will not be able to chew through them as easily.

How high should bucket teat units be placed?
Not much higher than a mother's own teat (which is usually low). When a nursing ruminant newborn stretches out its neck, the esophagus forms a groove to carry the milk into the fourth stomach. If it doesn't, the milk falls into the first stomach (intended for grass/hay) instead of the fourth. This causes the first stomach to enlarge and form a potbelly. Place the bucket so the teat is as low as the teats on your ewes.
Teats and Nipples
Bucket Teat Unit Wrench
Item # 565010 - In Stock
$4.00
For tightening/loosening bucket teat units. If you've had to loosen the plastic gray "nut" after use, you know the problem. We supply a wrench to make it easier.
Teats and Nipples
Red Rubber Nipple
Item # 565200 - In Stock
$1.25
Red rubber nipples are the most durable.
Use with the Bucket Teat Unit #565000.
Buckets and Troughs
Drilling Charge per Bucket. (The $3.00 charge is per bucket ordered. Please specify # of holes per bucket in the customization box below.)
Item # 563800 - In Stock
$3.00
We'll predrill any of our plastic buckets with the holes (for our bucket teat units) that you need.
Buckets and Troughs
Premier Bucket Holder
Item # 564700 - In Stock
$2.15
A welded wire bracket that easily drops into place onto wire panels or 1 in. wood, yet holds round and square buckets securely.
Teats and Nipples
Natural Latex Nipple
Item # 565300 - In Stock
$1.60
Natural latex nipples have the most "teat-like" feel. We use latex to get them started and then switch them over to red rubber (#565200).
Teats and Nipples
Red Latex Nipple
Item # 565400 - In Stock
$1.60
Latex nipples have the most "teat-like " feel.
Use with the Bucket Teat Unit #565000.
Teats and Nipples
Bucket Teat Unit
Item # 565000 - In Stock
$2.75
First introduced to the USA by Premier over 15 years ago. Has been the "gold standard" design ever since.
Includes one washer, but not a nipple. Additional washers may also be needed when using thinner walled buckets.

Use our wrench (#565010) to tighten or loosen the plastic gray "nut".