Diy hay rack

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 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.

Diy hay rack

This ended up being a really easy DIY that saved us a lot of moola! So let me show ya how Ed whipped together these two wall mount hay feeders for our sheep! If you click on these links and purchase something, I make a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps to support my blog, so thank you SO much! For the sheep this means water trough heaters and the need for hay feeders. I had found a couple of hay feeders in one of the outbuildings but they were made for much larger animals and the sheep were just pulling all the hay to to floor in minutes. Not a huge chunk of change but when I showed Ed a picture of one he was immediately like we can easily make that! He had 2 of them built in just a few minutes with left over supplies we already had on hand. Ed built 2 hay feeders. One for the girls and one for the boys. He made all his lumber cuts for both at the same time and then assembled them. After the frame of the feeders were built he attached garden fencing to the front with U clips. Then he framed out the wire with 1x2s.

Loading Comments When you have an animal that eats primarily grasses, a hay feeder is a must. Scrap wood can make this project very inexpensive.

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Sooner or later, most folks who put up more than a few tons of hay each summer begin to dream about owning a hay wagon. I know, after four years, we did. The only problem was how to obtain a serviceable wagon at a reasonable cost. We ruled out a new rig right away, since one that came complete with tires and a rack would have set us back five hundred bucks. A few calculations, however, convinced me that I could build my own hay carrier for a lot less than that. My first step — and the real key to this whole construction task — was to visit the nearest auto salvage dealer.

Diy hay rack

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Your place always looks so neat and tidy Amanda, and your animals always looks so clean. Spirited Rose Homestead Dairy Farm. Use some 2 inch screws , and screw into the base or the rails that hold the base to make it fixed. So compare costs, see if it is worth it and go with what works for you. Comments Hi DaNelle! I recently visited with a nearby goat breeder who did something very similar with an old metal futon. Search the Blog! It is out about inches depending on herd. This is a place where I share the DIY journey of fixing up our s farmhouse while establishing a homestead! Your help on this is most appreciated.

Check out these excellent designs for a DIY hay feeder for goats! Because goats love hay.

The other thing that you need to do is to put the sides at an angle as you see in the picture. I am desperately needing a manger that will accommodate both of their eating stiles. Search the Blog! Great job Ed did. Log in now. And yes, he drives me crazy. I hope you enjoyed this little farm project! Might prevent the goat from jumping in, unless the goat was small enough to fit through the slats… Good luck! Hi DaNelle! On top, the PVC can be attached by a clamp or by a screw being drilled through the back. For the sheep this means water trough heaters and the need for hay feeders. I have to laugh… I repurposed an old bunk bed to make a hay feeder!