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Community => Marketplace => Topic started by: Middleton Of Lonmay on January 02, 2016, 02:26:08 pm

Title: sheep hay feeds wanted
Post by: Middleton Of Lonmay on January 02, 2016, 02:26:08 pm

Hi Folks

looking for portable hay feeders for sheep, Aberdeenshire area. or anyone know where to buy them.

cheers  :wave:

Title: Re: sheep hay feeds wanted
Post by: Factotum on January 02, 2016, 06:12:33 pm

The next machine sale at Thainstone is on Sat Jan 23rd - might be something there.
See:http://www.anmgroup.co.uk/saturdaysale/index.php (http://www.anmgroup.co.uk/saturdaysale/index.php)

Else ask this co for the location of their nearest stockist:
http://iae.co.uk/agriculture/products/sheep-hayrack-wheels/ (http://iae.co.uk/agriculture/products/sheep-hayrack-wheels/)

Sue

Title: Re: sheep hay feeders wanted
Post by: Jan and Dave on January 06, 2016, 06:39:50 pm

Had you thought of making them? Ours are bolted to a standard sheep hurdle and made from a plywood top and ends with wooden struts between them.  Access for the sheep from either side.  We started with hinged tops, but found it easier to feed the hay in from the sides - saves dealing with catches in the wet!

They can feed half a dozen sheep at a time and be moved around to suit.

Let us know if you want more information!

Title: Re: sheep hay feeds wanted
Post by: PK on January 06, 2016, 07:41:01 pm

It may not be suited to your needs, but here is one I made a couple of days ago.

Title: Re: sheep hay feeds wanted
Post by: ellied on January 06, 2016, 07:59:19 pm

I have 3 galvanised haiks that hook over a gate or bar fence.  One is slightly bent the others never used except as fence fillers and plant protection from hens!.  Available after the weekend as they're currently blocking an under gate gap and need to remain til Saturday.  North Fife if that's not too far.

Title: Re: sheep hay feeds wanted
Post by: Jukes Mum on January 07, 2016, 10:30:02 am

We made one from some left over wood and stock netting. Not pretty, but works fine and easy to move.

Title: Re: sheep hay feeds wanted
Post by: Middleton Of Lonmay on February 02, 2016, 09:04:21 pm

thanks for all the replies, I have made one from an old aliminium frame i had. but i would be keen to make something that can hang on the sheep hurdles. Jan and Dave if you had any pics that would be great.

cheers

john :excited: :fc:

Title: Re: sheep hay feeds wanted
Post by: Talana on February 02, 2016, 09:27:53 pm

If you want to buy a new one: Dalgarno,  Newton Of Thainstone, Inverurie AB51 0YG
Phone:01467 632673 - usually have in stock or if not will order.

Title: Re: sheep hay feeds wanted
Post by: Middleton Of Lonmay on February 03, 2016, 04:06:13 pm

Just made a couple racks today.. :excited: :thumbsup: