The lamb feeder by CABI
Lamb feeders are the ideal complement to an automatic feeding chain. A feeder is designed for 150 to 300 lambs.
This sheep feeder was created in 1995 to equip Roquefort lamb fattening farms.
Lamb feeder dimensions
Standard model
• Circumference: 4.1m
• 5m Ø storage space in the centre (310 litres)
• Height: 2m
• Diameter: 1.24 m
• Weight 60 kg
• 150 to 200 lambs
Large model
• Circumference: 5.2m
• 1.7m Ø storage space in the centre (620 litres)
• Height: 2m
• Diameter : 1.56 m
• Weight 80 kg
• 200 to 300 lambs
Lamb feeder technical specifications
The lamb feeder is made entirely of polyester to keep feed clean and healthy at all times.
Its height adjustable from 10 to 115 cm (adjustment is made via holes placed every 10 cm, small spreader bar supplied). Can be adjusted by one person.
Feed flow opening adjustable from 0 to 7 cm height. This is very useful to adjust depending on:
• the type of feed
• the age of the lambs
The guard rail prevents the lambs from putting their paws in the manger and avoids:
Wastage
Feed turning into flour
4mm galvanised iron base feet