Round bale ring feeder - for horned Dexters

Louisa Gidney · Post by **Louisa Gidney** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:12 am

I've been looking at the options but have yet to find anything suitable for horned cattle that the short-legged cows would be able to reach into. Modifying a sheep size one is possible but these look insufficiently robust to cope with the bull.
Any suggestions most welcome. I'm swapping two steers for a big bale or two delivered every week over the winter so need to get organised.

Broomcroft · Post by **Broomcroft** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:41 pm

Louisa - McArthur do a special ring-feeder for sheep with horns. See http://www.mcarthur-group.com/product....uipment.

It might be too small but could give you ideas.

Broomcroft · Post by **Broomcroft** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:22 pm

PS. Or what about a tombstone ring-feeder - are they good with horned cattle? McArthur do those as well, see website.

Anna · Post by **Anna** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:03 pm

De lux feeder with head catch for horned cattle. The web page is Swedish but the products from Agritubel SA in France and probably sold in GB too: http://www.bsagro.nu/produktgrupp1-4-1%20bilder.htm

domsmith · Post by **domsmith** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:57 pm

we have a normal ring feeder, a silage trailer and feed bin all with normal feed barrier. we also have a selection of horned and de horned cattle and they all mange perfectly well.

i have to watch for bullying and the horned cattle can be bullied and if they have their heads through the barrier they can be vunerable, so i split the groups to keep the worst of the bullies together.

i even have a horned ayrshire who manages with the barrier.

dom

oakwell · Post by **oakwell** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:32 pm

try bata farm supplies North Yorks they do a yearling cattle ring feeder smaller than a standard ring feeder by around 30% I use one with horned animals they twist their heads to get in and manage quite nicely. The feeder just takes a big round bale. Hope this helps.

Louisa Gidney · Post by **Louisa Gidney** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 2:20 pm

Thanks everyone, I've gone for the cradle type but a sheep model. I have a sneaking suspicion my little darlings will put their heads under and toss it, so a few stout posts may be needed to anchor it.