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Big Bale Feeders

Great way to keep from wasting hay!


Animals have access through 4 large (8" x 12") holes pre-cut into each of the 6 panels. They can also pull hay through the many 4" x 4" holes.

Includes 6 wire panels and 6 hinges.

ITEM # DESCRIPTION AVAIL. WEIGHT PRICE QTY
938100 Wire Panel Big Bale Feeder* In Stock 106.00 $195.00
938120 Extra Wire Panel* In Stock 15.00 $35.00

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Specs

Panels are:

  • 48" tall x 40" long
  • 1/4 rods
  • 3/8" support rods
  • Hot-dip galvanized
Benefits

  • Initial cost is low.
  • Has small holes for less feed waste.
  • Folds flat, easy to store & move.
  • Adult sheep can't get inside the feeder.
  • More durable & safe than feeders made with farm store wire panels.
  • Adapts to most bale sizes or shapes.
  • Average of 40 ewes/feeder is best. Too many ewes causes fighting for access. 1500 lb bale lasts about 6 days.
Shipping

NOTE: *Ships as UPS dimensional weight.

These items DO NOT qualify for Free Ground Delivery.
Precautions

Our Big Bale Feeder includes 6 wire panels and 6 hinges. When connected it's 20 ft long. For very large bales (e.g. large square bales), buy an extra panel.
Trouble Shooting

  • Use T-Post to add stability to feeder by driving it into the ground at one corner of the feeder.
  • Use Big Bale Snap Clip (#965401) for easy of opening of one panel.
Wire Panels and Accessories
Wire Panel Hinge, 48"
Item # 965401 - In Stock
$2.10
Provides a strong, reliable connection that is also a 360º hinge. Unlike "hinges" of twine and soft wire that fail at the wrong moment, this hinge does not fail.
Feeders and Accessories
Big Bale/Heat Lamp Snap Clip
Item # 965405 - In Stock
$0.95
Sturdy clip for hanging Premier Heat Lamps and closing Big Bale Feeders.
Average Rating: 5 out of 5
Number of Reviews: 2 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 3 out of 3 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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Date: August 18, 2010
Jennifer B
Would you recommend this product? Yes
I have only had this feeder for a week, but I am very happy with it so far. It is very heavy duty wire, good connectors and it's sturdy. I have had a grass hay bale in with my 25 sheep for 5 days and they have barely put a dent in the bale. Before I had no feeder and in 4 days a round bale would be ruined and wasted. So far there is very little on the ground. My sheep seem to be happier too as they don't have to rummage and clean up at all. I will definitely be buying one more of these in the future.
Date: March 15, 2010
Deborah G
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Absolutely the best way to feed hay to sheep. I now own 3 and one of these has been in use for several years and you can't tell it from the one I bought last month (minus the dirt).
Date: February 7, 2010
Edward M
Would you recommend this product? Yes
Having purchased a large bale wire panel feeder in the past and since I am using 4ft dia bales I had an extra panel so this purchase was for my second round bale feeder for sheep. This type of feeder provides an easy "pay-back in hay savings. The convenience and simplicity of these feeders is just what I needed. I would recommend them to any sheep breeder to reduce waste and labor.