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Bucket Teat Unit

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (38) Read reviews »

Bucket teat units were first introduced to the USA by Premier over 30 years ago. They have been the “gold standard” design ever since.

Feed orphan lambs, goat kids and calves by attaching teat unit to a square bucket. Teats sold separately. (See Accessories tab below.)

Use a bucket teat wrench to easily tighten or loosen the plastic gray “nut”.

Not sure what you need? Premier’s Lamb ‘N’ Kid Orphan Feeding Buckets may be a good choice. Kits include a pre-drilled bucket, teat units, natural flat-back latex teats, bucket holder and a teat unit wrench.

  • Bucket Teat Unit

    Item #565000 | Weight 0.10 lbs
    In Stock
    $3.50

  • Extra Washer

    Item #565100 | Weight 0.01 lbs
    In Stock
    $0.50
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Bucket Feeding Orphan Lambs

Instructions/Diagrams:

Common Uses
Use for feeding orphan lambs, goat kids and calves.

Specs
Includes: 1 washer. Additional washers (sold above) may be needed when using thin-walled buckets.

When using buckets with pre-drilled holes, we’ll drill 1.5" diameter holes, for up to 6 teat units on 3 sides of the bucket. If you decide to drill your own holes, the hole should be 1.5" diameter, and 0.5" up from inside bottom of the bucket.

Teats sold separately.

Tips
Position the teat(s) as high as a normal mother’s teat, about 9"–12" above the ground.

Why so low? When a young ruminant stretches out its neck to nurse, their esophagus elongates and forms a groove that carries the milk into the 4th stomach (the abomasum).

If the neck is not stretched, the milk falls into the first stomach instead of the 4th. But the first stomach is intended for grass and hay. It doesn’t digest milk well. A first stomach with too much milk enlarges to form a “potbelly”—and the lamb/kid can’t thrive.

Position the teat so the lamb or goat kid stretches its neck to nurse.
Position the teat(s) about 9"–12" above the ground so the lamb or goat kid must stretch its neck to nurse.
Over 20,000 US sheep and goat producers rely on Bucket Teat Units.
Introduced by Premier 30 years ago, over 20,000 US sheep and goat producers rely on Bucket Teat Units to feed orphan lambs and goat kids. (Beware of cheap clones.)
For more information, download the Bucket Teat Assembly instructions above.

Mountable Teat Feeders (for welded wire panels or wall mounting) are an alternative DIY option.

Teats
Flat Back Latex Teat
Soft latex is easier for newborn lambs and kids.
Red Rubber Teat
Rubber is more durable for sharp-toothed orphans.
Natural Latex Teat
Best for weak animals or those under 1 week of age.
Red Latex Teat
Latex teats have the most “teat-like” feel.
Dairy Kid Latex Teat, long
For dairy goat kids accustomed to longer nipples.
Dairy Kid Rubber Teat, long
Use with sharp-toothed goat kids.
Calf Teat
For bucket feeding calves.

Accessories

Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.

Replacement Parts
  • Teats and Nipples

    Extra Washer

    Item #565100 - In Stock

    For feeding orphaned lambs and goat kids via milking buckets. Attach a rubber or latex teat for the animals to nurse.

    $0.50
Reviews (38)
Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7 out of 5
Number of reviews: 38 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 37 out of 38 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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Bucket Teat Unit
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Quick and easy to install. Great quality!

Bucket Teat Unit
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Easy to use and quick to set up. I bought extra just in case, but I don’t think I’ll need them. But I do have some spares.

Bucket Teat Unit
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I think these gaskets wear out fast but maybe that is normal. In fairness, I haven’t used others to compare them with. If you are using the Premier square bucket feeder, you might need to keep a lot of these on hand. I have needed to use pairs to prevent leaking.

Bucket Teat Unit
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The bucket teat bracket, the teats and extra gasket are excellent. Saved me alot of time and issues.

Bucket Teat Unit
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

These units are the best! The lambs get every bit of milk from the bucket and they last forever.