Building A Hay Feeder For Goats

Often one or two goats drive others away from a feeding area so you may want to make hay available in at least two locations in each goat area.

Building a hay feeder for goats.

The goat hay feeder s dimensions are 11 x 11 x 11 inches and it s specially designed for sheep and goats storing a really good amount of hay. You need at least one commercial box feeder for every four goats. My husband built me a epic goat feeder. Cattle rings and standard bunk feeders are too large and cumbersome to be practical for the small livestock farmer.

This was one of my first attempts at a hanging feeder. Goats sheep and other small livestock often require special consideration when it comes to hay feeders. The simple hay feeder outlined here will feed about 10 goats. Diy hanging goat hay feeder.

Cost is the price of a panel and a few zip ties. As mentioned above we chose to attach our hay feeder to the divider in between our goats sleeping quarters and the wall of one of the stalls. These walls are slats instead of solid. Very durable and sturdy.

If your barn layout is different you may have to modify this build to where it ll function on a solid wall. This is a great goat hay feeder for a large herd of animals and can be used inside or out.