Hay feeder

This download includes instructions, a drawing, a list of materials, and a CAD animation to build a wooden sheep/goat feeder with skids. Each step of assembly is photographed and accompanied by a description, and materials are clearly specified in a spreadsheet. The hay feeder is designed to suspend hay comfortably at eye level for about eight average-sized small ruminants. Hay is loaded into the top of the feeder and it slides from one location to the next on skids. The build time is…

If I did not already own a Hayhut, I would build this. Feeds one round bale or six to eight square bales. All treated wood, solid roof sheathing, keeps hay off the ground, virtually eliminates waste and spoilage. Every edge is chamfered for horse safety. Built on skids, the unit is completely portable, so I can move it to fresh ground or another field anytime, pulling it with a pickup truck. It wasn't cheap, but it has paid for itself in savings in hay.

Although we are currently raising cows on our homestead, I know that most homesteads prefer to stick to the smaller livestock such as goats and sheep. It makes sense, they tend to be easier to handle in small numbers of course. I ran into this diy cattle panel hay feeder, and thought it would be

DIY goat Hay feeder plans are great to help you build a hay feeder for your goats and nullify the wastage of hay and grass at your goat farm.

If horse owners can agree on one thing, no hay should go wasted! ❌ With a hay feeder, you can reduce hay waste, save money, and help your horse stay healthy. 🐴 Check out our blog where we share the 10 Best Hay Feeders for Horses.

Learn how to build an inexpensive DIY hay feeder designed to store hay for your goats and sheep, giving easy access for all.

Last fall I started trying to figure out a plan for how I would feed hay in the winter at home. I didn’t want to leave hay on the ground so I planned ahead and waited for a sale at TSC...Read more

Square bale hay feeder for goats!