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PortaTrough™ 5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (60) Read reviews »

The PortaTrough 5 is long enough to enable rapid feeding or watering of animals, yet short enough that they can easily be carried by hand or ATV.

  • Stackable feeder for easy transport and storage
  • Difficult for sheep and goats to tip over
  • Heavy-duty construction for on-farm use in all weather conditions
  • Easy to clean

Need a smaller trough? See PortaTrough™ 3.

  • PortaTrough™ 5

    Item #938000 | Weight 12.00 lbs
    In Stock
    $86.00
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Benefits
  • Feed or water sheep, goats, livestock protection dogs, ducks, geese and poultry
  • Difficult for animals to tip over
  • Stackable (up to 10) for easy movement and storage
  • Side handle allows it to be inverted with a toe to tip out water or ice
  • Won’t crack if water freezes in it
  • Shallow water depth allows waterfowl to bathe their heads and necks
  • Feeds about 8 adult sheep in full fleece or 10 adult goats
  • Rounded inner base discourages sheep and goats from standing in the feeder

Specs
  • 8 gallon capacity
  • Base: 60"L x 12.25"W
  • Top: 58.5"L x 9.25"W
  • Depth: 5.25"
  • Made of polypropylene

Common Questions
Do sheep or goats overturn them?
Rarely, unless the animals have horns. (Our goats have hooked the side hole on occasion.)
Can animals step in them?
We designed the PortaTrough with a slick convex base so sheep and goats seldom step/stand in them.
Do they fill up with water?
They can. We drill a hole into the bottom of troughs intended to be used outside as feeders or mineral bunks.
What happens when ice forms in the trough?
The rounded base allows ice to expand upwards as it freezes. To remove ice—lift trough, tip over and tap on the bottom with your foot.
Do they freeze down into mud?
Yes. But a quick jar on the side with a boot heel usually frees them.
Are PortaTroughs unbreakable?
They don't break easily, but like most things they are breakable. We've proven that driving over them with tractors will break them—though ATVs rarely do. Cattle and horses do them no good. They are sheep, goat and waterfowl resistant.

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.

Reviews (60)
Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 out of 5
Number of reviews: 60 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 59 out of 60 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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Feeder, waterer, duck bath, you name it, a PortaTrough can do it. They are a lot easier to pick up and move than a wooden feeder, plus they’re easy to clean. We use them in pasture to provide extra grain to ewes who are raising triplets. They are tough to tip over and able to withstand all weather conditions + most on-farm abuse. (We did accidentally run over one with a tractor. Don’t do this, it’s a great way to ruin a PortaTrough.)
PortaTrough™ 5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We ordered this hoping it would work to feed potbellys, but unfortunately it’s not wide enough for them to put their snouts in them. However, overall they are a great product and we can still use them for waterers.

PortaTrough™ 5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Very thick, hard plastic. Very nice, but need to drill drain holes for water.

PortaTrough™ 5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We have been using these troughs for a year now. They are durable, lightweight, easily transportable and also easy to clean.

PortaTrough™ 5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

For the price and quality it’s a good purchase. I use 6 troughs to feed hounds, 2 are homemade from pontoon type floats. There plastic ones work as well and are easily cleaned.

PortaTrough™ 5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

These troughs are handy, portable, and durable. Plus, they arrived just a few days after I placed the order.