Hay feeder with roof

For most of the year I feed my goats brush from the woods along with a little all-stock feed. Goats love leaves, bud, and shoots; and...

In answer to a question about the hay feeder for the goats– The origin of this setup was the creep feeder that my cousin picked up at an auction earlier this year. I had some metal roofing material that had been left here by the previous owners, a feed trough, and some spare wood, and...Read More

We built a moveable goat hay feeder a number of years ago (details here). After the first winter, we made a few tweaks (details here). As discussed at the end of Part 2, we did drill some holes int…

For those of you who feed round bale hay know, the hardest part is keeping the bale dry so it doesn’t mold before the animals have time to finish eating it. Rain and warm air can destroy a …

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.

Swing gate allows for hay to be off ground/ easy clean- out and reload.

Get a free quote on an 8-10 horse hay feeder. What's even better is that it comes with a metal roof to protect the hay from being wasted in the elements. Once again, this feeder is an excellent hay saver and will save you plenty of cash in the future.

Today was project day. I decided to go with a somewhat covered, outdoor hay rack. My total cost was under $30, including the new 2x4s I just bought for...

Advantage Feeders Hay Feeder Roof features a collapsible design to better protect hay from the elements. Hot gal dipped, the Hay Feeder Roof fits both the Cradle Hay Feeder and Tray Hay Feeder models. Made with Z275 galvanised sheetmetal.