boondocks
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Hi, as noted before we are going to be flying solo with cattle care this winter for the first time. Has me a bit taken aback given the brutal last 2 winters. We have decided to stick with small square bales this winter, as that's what we have best access to.
So we need to get/make a feeder to feed square bales (instead of the large round ones we've been doing). Would like to minimize hay waste. Open to stand-alone units or ones that attach to side of barn; open to ideas for home-made ones or bought ones. I know there are a lot of them out there, just looking for some ideas and recommendations etc. Saw one with a trough below which I liked, but would've only fit a single bale! Will need to feed about 14 head (of which 4 are calves). Thanks, as always!!!!!!!
So we need to get/make a feeder to feed square bales (instead of the large round ones we've been doing). Would like to minimize hay waste. Open to stand-alone units or ones that attach to side of barn; open to ideas for home-made ones or bought ones. I know there are a lot of them out there, just looking for some ideas and recommendations etc. Saw one with a trough below which I liked, but would've only fit a single bale! Will need to feed about 14 head (of which 4 are calves). Thanks, as always!!!!!!!