Diy hay rack

This ended up being a really easy DIY that saved us a lot of moola!

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links from which I will earn a commission. And yes, he drives me crazy. When you have an animal that eats primarily grasses, a hay feeder is a must. Basically you first want to make the base fixed and permanent. Most cribs have the bottom raise and lower. We want to stop that.

Diy hay rack

It does require support from a wall or fence on the back. My husband made the second feeder pictured below out of solid rough cut lumber. There is a feeder that my husband designed for outside use that keeps the cows eating outside when they can which keeps the freestall barn drier and cleaner. He likes to feed the cows outside during the day, which gives him time to clean out the freestall barn and indoor feed area. Plus, the cows enjoy being outdoors during the day, with the option to come inside in bad weather. Works well for pasture feeding, too keeps hay off ground and avoids weed seed getting onto ground. About the BARN in the first photo : My dad built this barn from logs on our property and local plywood. We then stained the barn on the outside for weatherproofing and Dad put a metal roof on top. It is approximately 12 feet deep and 24 feet long. It is nearly indestructible. About the STALLS : My husband spaces freestalls for Jerseys at 42 inches wide from center of bar to center of bar and the end rail another log from the farm at 6.

Basically you first want to make the base fixed and permanent. Hi DaNelle!

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Diy hay rack

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. My goats enjoy making a mess of their hay. My husband and I looked around our property, developed a simple idea, and put it into action. Note : This hay feeder may need to be adapted to work efficiently in your barn. Therefore, the walls are slats.

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My husband and I made our own little farm on one acre as well. Thank you! Amanda October 14, at pm. Your help on this is most appreciated. January 4, at am Reply. How is it holding up? Already have a WordPress. Just found your blog and I like it!! Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Would you be able to email me a detailed plan on how to do the calf or single cow feeder? Sign up to receive an email when I write a new blog post AND our weekly Peek Behind the Scenes newsletter where we share personal anecdotes, what's coming up, and never before seen photos. It is out about inches depending on herd. And yes, he drives me crazy. I have sheep, so I understand the frustrations of feeding small ruminants.

Rabbits require protein-based hay on their menu. It provides all the nutrients they need and stops their teeth from overgrowing, so it should be the bulk of their diet, pun intended. You may have seen those rolling rabbit toys that have tiny dowels with a rattle inside.

March 2, at am Reply. There is a feeder that my husband designed for outside use that keeps the cows eating outside when they can which keeps the freestall barn drier and cleaner. Any chance you could give me an email address to shoot a few questions to? Use 2 inch screws to screw them at an angle to the frame of the crib. Your help on this is most appreciated. It hinged in the middle to either fold into a couch or lay flat like a bed. I just wanted to say I love your blog. It looks great but hard to believe my goats wouldnt crush it. They have helped slow the sheep down and not pull out too much extra hay. Judy October 14, at pm. This ended up being a really easy DIY that saved us a lot of moola! I hope this helps! Log in now. About Me Hi there!