[Jacob-list] feeder plans

[Linda Bjarkman]

That is alot like the feeder I built.  I decided not to put on a platform and it 
sits on the ground with a goat panel on the open part so that they can just fit 
their noses in and pull out a little at a time.  I did build the bottom part at 
first, but I got it too high for Jacobs and the lambs kept jumping around in it.  
Having it set on the ground seems to work pretty well, but I do move it every so 
often so that it's not abunch of old hay sitting at the bottom. The plan I started 
with was very close to the MSU plan.  I got the plan from a great book with plans 
for all sorts of sheep equipment.  I think the book was put out by the state 
university in Iowa.  It's a great book with plans for shearing stands, head gates,  
round bale feeders, loads of useful stuff.  If I run across the name of the book, 
I'll post it, but I think it's in one of the boxes that have been packed.  We are 
actually FINALLY going to move to to new farm next month!!  

Linda

On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 19:34:24 -0400, sheepythyme wrote:
>I think it may be easier to put this on my site for those interested. I have
>posted the feeder plans temporarily on my web site at:
>http://www.sheepythyme.com/newpage13.htm This should print out OK for everyone
>to get the dimensions, much better than my attachment prints out I think. We
>did not use the metal that it calls for because we didn't have any on hand.
>We also made a hinged, flip top for it to keep the bale dry.  A whole bale
>fits but you have to pack it in tightly. Bonnie
>
>
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