ez trail bale feeder

[northcreek]

I am currently looking at an ez trail bale carrier/feeder. I have never seen one in person but looked online and the concept seems great. I am curious if anyone has used one or even seen one. Also what are opinions on using bale feeders? I am looking to put this in a more remote location so I don't have to drive a tractor over every day. Thanks

 

[JMJ Farms]

Some people love them. Some don't. I've never used one. I would think they would be very convenient, which is worth something. They generally make a muddy mess if not moved very regularly. Some studies have shown them to be the most wasteful way of feeding hay. Idk if these studies are accurate. I assume it's feom cows getting a mouthful and then stepping back to chew and dropping some hay. Don't know why it would be any worse than a hay ring but the studies say that it was. I do know that they are somewhat aggravating to clean out if you have any hay buildup left in/on the trailer floor. But I'm sure they have their place in some operations.

 

[Son of Butch]

very convenient :nod:
They make a muddy mess if not moved regularly. :nod:
They are aggravating to clean out :nod:

Had a different brand many years ago.... the floor rusted out.... spendy, but convenient.

 

[rollinhills]

I've got one and really like it. you can take the manger sides off and use it to haul hay, the one we've got only has tubing across the frame to carry bales so most everything falls out that they don't eat.

 

[northcreek]

Rollin hills, the one you have is the one I am considering. I liked the fact you could haul hay as well as feed.