LAC-TEK II Milk Feeding System
The LAC-TEK II Milk Feeding System is a heavy-duty automatic milk feeder for up to 120 orphan lambs and goat kids. Designed to provide a constant, uniform and easily accessible supply of milk replacer or formula for large flocks/herds.
The machine automatically mixes small quantities of powdered milk replacer/formula with warm water at a desired concentration. The mix is made in regulated batches. When the milk level goes below the sensor, the feeder starts a new batch. Animals take the mixed liquid by means of a rubber nipple.
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Instructions/Diagrams:
Benefits
- Provides milk for up to 120 orphans
- Produces very uniform lambs/kids at weaning
- Mix only what you need—less spoilage
- Built-in thermostat warms water to a preset temperature, up to 110°
- Adjustable milk/water ratio for desired concentration as animals age
- Daily cleaning takes about 10 minutes
- When used on our farm, nipples lasted for 100 lambs
- 6 month warranty
Specs
- Dimensions: 20" x 22" x 30"
- 6 lamb/kid nipples. Note: Add in hose splitters (not included) to accommodate up to 12 nipples to feed more lambs.
- 6 nipple connectors
- 18 feet of nipple tubing
- 3 nipple panels—up to 6 nipple panels can be used with this unit. Additional nipple panels available under the "Replacement Parts" tab
- 2.5 gallon reservoir (for warming water)
- 50 lb capacity stainless steel hopper for milk powder
- Rating: 110 volts, 1500 watts
- Operating manual
How to Use
Nipples are not pre-slit. Hole size depends on the age and vitality of the lambs. To make the hole, start small (14 gauge needle or pinch the end and put a small slit in the end with a pair of scissors) then enlarge if needed if the lambs struggle to get milk flow. Too large of a hole and there is a risk of the lamb breathing in the milk.
Precautions
- Nipples must be set 1" above the level of the milk in the mixing bowl.
- If mixed milk has cooled lambs won’t be eager to consume cold milk. Not a problem unless only 1-2 lambs/kids.
- Spoilage can occur in warm weather.
- Warm temperatures may cause milk to froth which covers the sensor. This delays the mixing of a fresh batch.
- Must be kept from freezing. Some build an insulated box and/or install a heat lamp.
- Requires a 20 amp breaker.
Warranty
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Feeding Orphan Lambs and Kids
Shepherd's Choice® Lamb & Kid Milk, 8 lbs
Item #780001 -Veterinary-formulated milk replacer that provides total nutritional requirements for baby lambs and goat kids.
$23.00 -
Feeding Orphan Lambs and Kids
Shepherd's Choice® Lamb & Kid Milk, 25 lbs
Item #780002 -Veterinary-formulated milk replacer that provides total nutritional requirements for baby lambs and goat kids.
$65.00 -
Feeding Orphan Lambs and Kids
Shepherd's Choice® Lamb & Kid Milk, 45 lbs
Item #780003 -Veterinary-formulated milk replacer that provides total nutritional requirements for baby lambs and goat kids.
$110.00 -
2021 New Products
Shepherd's Choice® Kid Milk, 8 lbs
Item #780000 -Veterinary-formulated milk replacer with citristim that provides total nutritional requirements for goat kids. 50 lb bag.
$23.00 -
2021 New Products
Shepherd's Choice® Kid Milk, 45 lb bag
Item #780004 -Veterinary-formulated milk replacer with citristim that provides total nutritional requirements for goat kids. 50 lb bag.
$103.00 -
Handling Equipment
PrimaGate™ 2, 4 ft
Item #913701 -Sturdy, heavy duty panels for containing and controlling small livestock such as sheep and goats. Modular design for customized lengths.
$119.00 -
Handling Equipment
PrimaGate™ 2 Extension, 2 ft
Item #913711 -Sturdy, heavy duty panels for containing and controlling small livestock such as sheep and goats. Modular design for customized lengths.
$59.00 -
Handling Equipment
36" x 36" PowerBilt Wire Panel, 3" holes
Item #965500 -Reinforced galvanized welded wire panels. Great for building lambing jugs, gates, fence lines and many other projects.
$54.00 -
Handling Equipment
36" x 48" PowerBilt Wire Panel, 3" holes
Item #965550 -Reinforced galvanized welded wire panels. Great for building lambing jugs, gates, fence lines and many other projects.
$63.00 -
Handling Equipment
36" x 60" PowerBilt Wire Panel, 3" holes
Item #965600 -Reinforced galvanized welded wire panels. Great for building lambing jugs, gates, fence lines and many other projects.
$70.00 -
Handling Equipment
48" x 48" PowerBilt Wire Panel, 3" holes
Item #965700 -Reinforced galvanized welded wire panels. Great for building lambing jugs, gates, fence lines and many other projects.
$71.00 -
Handling Equipment
48" x 72" PowerBilt Wire Panel, 3" holes
Item #965800 -Reinforced galvanized welded wire panels. Great for building lambing jugs, gates, fence lines and many other projects.
$82.00 -
Handling Equipment
48" x 96" PowerBilt Wire Panel, 3" holes
Item #965900 -Reinforced galvanized welded wire panels. Great for building lambing jugs, gates, fence lines and many other projects.
$104.00 -
Handling Equipment
40" x 48" Welded Wire Panel, 4" holes
Item #964700 -Sturdy, hot-dip galvanized wire panels are great for lambing and kidding pens, gates, fence lines and many other projects. 1/4 in. dia. rods. 4"x4" spacings.
$55.00 -
Handling Equipment
40" x 60" Welded Wire Panel, 4" holes
Item #964600 -Sturdy, hot-dip galvanized wire panels are great for lambing and kidding pens, gates, fence lines and many other projects. 1/4 in. dia. rods. 4"x4" spacings.
$78.00 -
Handling Equipment
40" x 72" Welded Wire Panel, 4" holes
Item #964500 -Sturdy, hot-dip galvanized wire panels are great for lambing and kidding pens, gates, fence lines and many other projects. 1/4 in. dia. rods. 4"x4" spacings.
$86.00 -
Handling Equipment
40" x 96" Welded Wire Panel, 4" holes
Item #964400 -Sturdy, hot-dip galvanized wire panels are great for lambing and kidding pens, gates, fence lines and many other projects. 1/4 in. dia. rods. 4"x4" spacings.
$92.00 -
Lambing and Kidding Aids and Accessories
NutraStart® Milk Replacer for lambs, 25 lb bag
Item #622320 -A complete first feed for lambs and goat kids. It provides the entire nutritional requirements of the lamb or kid from its second day of life through weaning.
$68.00 -
Lambing and Kidding Aids and Accessories
NutraStart® Milk Replacer for Kids, 25 lb bag
Item #622330 -Fully formulated complete feed for goat kids. It provides the entire nutritional requirements of the kid goat from its second day of life through to weaning.
$68.00 -
Lambing and Kidding Aids and Accessories
NutraStart® Replacer with Coccidiostat, 25 lb bag
Item #622301 -Milk replacer for baby lambs and goat kids. Formulated with coccidiostat for prevention of coccidiosis.
$70.00
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Equipment
Replacement Nipple for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562851 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$2.80 -
Equipment
Mixing Motor for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562852 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$108.92 -
Equipment
Water Pump for LAC-TEK & LAC-TEK II Machines
Item #562853 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$106.08 -
Equipment
Float Switch for LAC-TEK & LAC-TEK II Machines
Item #562854 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$54.46 -
Equipment
Thermostat for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562855 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$37.50 -
Equipment
Water Valve for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562856 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$52.00 -
Equipment
Sensor Probe for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562857 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$11.30 -
Equipment
Heating Element for LAC-TEK Machine
Item #562858 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$21.55 -
Equipment
Mixing Blade for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562859 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$10.06 -
Equipment
Mixing Bowl to Hose Connector for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562860 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$3.15 -
Equipment
Gasket for LAC-TEK II Machine
Item #562861 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$15.98 -
Equipment
Nipple Panel for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562862 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$42.64 -
Equipment
Nipple Tubing (sold per foot) for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562863 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$0.91 -
Equipment
Powder Motor for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562866 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$179.37 -
Equipment
On/Off Switch for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562869 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$12.43 -
Equipment
Red Light for LAC-TEK & LAC-TEK II Machines
Item #562870 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$8.30 -
Equipment
1/4-20 Wing Nut for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562872 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$0.91 -
Equipment
Auger Mount Hookup for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562874 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$24.64 -
Equipment
Wiper Drive (Star Assembly) for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562876 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$45.00 -
Equipment
Thermostat Knob for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562880 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$2.24 -
Equipment
Hose to Nipple Connector for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562881 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$3.03 -
Equipment
Spare Parts Kit for LAC-TEK & LAC-TEK II — contains 1 ea: 562852, 562853, 562854, 562855, 562856, 562857, 562859, 562860
Item #562883 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$358.00 -
Equipment
Mixing Shaft Complete for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562892 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$35.52 -
Equipment
Mixing Shaft for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562893 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$14.20 -
Equipment
Computer Chip for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562895 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$35.00 -
Equipment
Spare Parts Kit for LAC-TEK & Bebe-Lac — Contains 1 ea: 562852, 562855, 562856, 562857, 562858, 562859
Item #562897 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$210.75 -
Equipment
Bowl for LAC-TEK II Machine
Item #562898 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$71.04 -
Equipment
Auger Tube for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562899 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$4.50 -
Equipment
PCB Board for LAC-TEK and LAC-TEK II Machines
Item #562911 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$116.00 -
Equipment
Mixing Motor Splash Guard for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562914 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$5.00 -
Equipment
Triangle Bracket for LAC-TEK II Machine
Item #562915 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$12.00 -
Equipment
Cord for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562916 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$18.83 -
Equipment
Star Drive for all LAC-TEK Machines
Item #562917 -Replacement parts for the Auto Feeding LAC-TEK machine.
$28.41
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Kyle L from Alberta, Canada
Love mine, works great. Replacement parts are cheap and easy to get at local plumbing store.