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3IN1FEEDERS.COM (403) 575 1977
the leader in controlled feeding
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WHAT ARE 3IN1FEEDERS?
HOW DO I ...Train stock to lick from the 3IN1FEEDERS groove? Stock learn faster if they receive a memorable reward (a generous amount of feed) for coming to the feeder. Setting the adjusters as wide as they can before the feed starts falling into the trough will ensure this reward. Here, they will be able to scoop the feed into their mouth and are not being restricted by their saliva levels. Other ways to help train stock are to put some feed in the troughs and on the ground around the feeder. It is important to use a feed that has no risk of acidosis.
3IN1FEEDERS give farmers the control to limit the amount of supplement stock consume. It does this through the revolutionary saliva restriction system. While the 3IN1FEEDER systems can be set to feedunrestricted rations to stock, it can also limit the intakeof sheep and goats to 200 grams/day and cattle to 2kg/day.
WHY ARE THEY CALLED 3IN1FEEDEERS?3IN1FEEDERS can be used successfully to do the followingtasks for cattle, sheep and goats:
1) Controlled feeding,
2) Creep feeding, and
3) Free choice feeding
HOW DO 3IN1FEEDERS WORK?The system requires stock to lick the feed out of the groove between two adjusters. Changing the position of the adjusters changes the ration that stock can consume. Research has shown that when the lick system is in the most restricted setting the stock lick for 5-10 minutes between periods of grazing. The licking period is limited because the livestock use the saliva from their tongue to get the feed out of the groove and the saliva decreases with
progressive licks.
WHAT BENEFITS DO 3IN1FEEDERS PROVIDE FARMERS?No waste Feeding low rations with the 3IN1FEEDERS removes the need to feed any type of stock on the ground. This ensures there is no waste and 100% of the cost of feed is being eaten.
Save money by feeding straight corn safely While feeding corn can be the cheapest way to feed energy to stock, 100% rations of corn are often not fed due to the risk of acidosis. Due to the lick system of the 3IN1FEEDERS, if the stock are offered a low setting, there is no risk of acidosis because they can’t eat fast enough to cause an issue. Another benefit of feeding straight grain is that itenables some farmers to fully utilize feed they have grownon their own farm.
Save timeThe feeders hold a substantial amount. The 1800 feeder holds 1200kg of pellets or barley. If 150 ewes are being fed 0.5kg per day, the feeder will only require filling once every 16 days. If the feeder is used to creep feed lambs, it will also last a similar time. Although sheep need to be regularly checked, it reduces the time to do this – especially if there are bunches of ewes away from the home farm.
No mismothering after lambing Pail feeding leads to mis-mothering because ewes will runoff from their lambs to be fed. When 3IN1FEEDERS are used, ewes know their feed comes from the feeder and they don’t run when a vehicle enters the field. This also reduces stress of farmers because they can easily check ewes and lambs to ensure there is a high survival rate.
Even production The lick system reduces bossy behaviour due to it being reliant on the amount of a saliva an animal has – bossy stock don’t have any more saliva than shy stock. When the bossy stock aren’t at the feeder, the shy stock have more of a chance to feed. The removable Adjuster Guard further prevents the bossy behaviour of pushing along the trough because it has 100mm areas to lick from and there is no advantage in moving position.
No gorging A common problem farmers have when introducing stock to high corn based diets is they can over consume and suffer from acidosis. 3IN1FEEDEDS eliminates this risk as it allows stock to be introduced to the feed at a safe low ration and then progressively increase the ration by widening the adjustment system.
Ewes will often not feed from a 3IN1FEEDER for up to 2 days after they have lambed – this ensures a strong ewe-lamb bond.
See it in actionwww.youtube.com/watch?v=KgG6w0uXDDI
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Sheep and goats lick at up to 120 times perminute. To see a video of sheep licking,visit www.3in1feeders.com
USER GUIDE
3IN1FEEDERS spends a lot of time discussing the operation of our feeders with farmers. The most important findings have been compiled into our User Guide – a comprehensive guide detailing how to achieve the best results with your Next Generation Feeders.
DateDays since last checked
Volume (m³)Kg consumed
Grams / head / day
the leader in controlled feeding 1300 88 15 75
Advantage Feeders Consumption Log: Grain Feeders
How are these calculations done?
volume = feed level inspected against the volume gauge sticker
kg consumed = (current volume - previous dates volume) x density
grams / head / day =
x 1000
Kg consumed
# stock in mob x Days since last checked
Feeder #
Feed type
Paddock
Density
Stock type
# of stock in Mob
DateDays since last checked
Volume (m³)Kg consumed
Grams / head / day
Feeder #
Feed type
Paddock
Density
Stock type
# of stock in Mob
DateDays since last checked Volume (m³) Kg consumed Grams / head / day
the leader in controlled feeding 1300 88 15 75
Advantage Feeders Consumption Log: Grain Feeders
How are these calculations done?
volume = feed level inspected against the volume gauge sticker
kg consumed = (current volume - previous dates volume) x density
grams / head / day =
x 1000 Kg consumed
# stock in mob x Days since last checked
Feeder #
Feed type
Paddock
Density
Stock type
# of stock in Mob
DateDays since last checked Volume (m³) Kg consumed Grams / head / day
Feeder #
Feed type
Paddock
Density
Stock type
# of stock in Mob
Date Days since last checked Volume (m³) Kg consumed Grams / head / day
the leader in controlled feeding 1300 88 15 75
Advantage Feeders Consumption Log: Grain Feeders
How are these calculations done?volume = feed level inspected against the volume gauge stickerkg consumed = (current volume - previous dates volume) x densitygrams / head / day =
x 1000 Kg consumed # stock in mob x Days since last checked
Feeder #Feed type
PaddockDensity
Stock type# of stock in Mob
Date Days since last checked Volume (m³) Kg consumed Grams / head / day
Feeder #Feed type
PaddockDensity
Stock type# of stock in Mob
Consumption LogUser Guide
What system should I use to
manage feed outflow?
Regulation Tables
The feeders come with stickers on
the side walls above the trough area.
This sticker has a regulation table that
provide an estimate of what cattle and
sheep will consume at each setting of
the adjustment system.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT TABLES
ARE ONLY A GUIDE. There are many
variables that can influence the feed
intake of stock but the tables can
provide a good starting point when
setting up the adjusters.
Advantage Feeders has had numerous
methods on how to position the
adjusters accurately. Please read the
information on the sticker on your
feeder for directions on how best to
do this.
Measuring feed outflow
The hopper has
volume stickers
in it. The level of
feed in the hopper
can be measured
against this sticker
to assess the
consumption rate.
Advantage Feeders
has created a
document, the
Feed Consumption Table which allows
farmers to easily enter the date and
feed level to calculate the average daily
consumption rate.
Filling the hopper for a set period
Another system that some farmers
use is to put a period, such as a week’s
supply, of feed into the hopper.
After a week, if the feeder is empty, then
the adjusters need to be closed slightly
to reduce the outflow of the ration. If
there is feed left, open the slides wider
to increase the outflow to the desired
rate. Note that if stock are very reliant
on the supplement and the feeder is
empty for a considerable time, they may
be aggressive and trample other stock.
What variables influence
feed intake?
The main variables to influence
intake are:
- Feed size: the larger the feed, the
more open the adjusters have to be
set to allow the feed to flow under
the Upper Adjuster and for stock to
access the feed between
the adjusters.
- Breed of stock: some breeds are more
intuitive than others and will learn
how to feed quicker than other stock.
- Age of stock: stock will increase
feed intake until they reach
mature weight.
Using the Adjuster Guard
The Adjuster Guard is a part that limits
stock pushing other stock along the
trough. It forces stock to lick from
the one location and reduces
bossy behaviour.
It can easily be placed in and out of
position to clean the licking groove.
It is important that the Adjuster Guard
on the NGF800 sits behind the brackets
at each end and the brace in the
middle of the trough. On the NGF1800
and NGF3800, it also sits behind the
brackets at each end but has three
braces in the trough to sit behind
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What are the recommended
numbers per feeder?
For farmers that are unfamiliar with the
Next Generation Feeders, the following
recommendations are suggested.
The number of stock per feeder depends
on whether you are using the feeders to
supplement or substitute the animal’s
diet. Substitute feeding is when stock
are receiving their whole ration from
the feeder. Stock receiving a substituted
diet need to access the feeder more
often and longer than stock receiving
a supplement.
When SUBSTITUTE FEEDING, sheep
require about 35mm of trough space
each and cattle require about 150mm.
This equates to about 136 sheep and
32 cattle per NGF3800 and NGF1800
feeders and half these numbers for
the NGF800.
When SUPPLEMENT FEEDING, sheep
require about 24mm of trough space
each and cattle require about 100mm.
This equates to about 200 sheep and
48 cattle per NGF3800 and NGF1800
feeders and half these numbers for
the NGF800.
Ewes that have multiple lambs often
receive a higher supplement and need
to be at the feeder for longer than usual
sheep being supplemented. During
lambing, having fewer ewes and lambs
around the feeder also makes it more
likely that the ewe will leave the feeder
with all their lambs. In this situation,
they require about 40mm of trough
space each.
This equates to about 120 sheep per
NGF3800 and NGF1800 feeders.
Weaners are more susceptible to being
bullied and developing into shy feeders.
When using the feeders with stock that
are in their initial months of weaning,
the same number of stock per feeder as
substitute feeding should be used.
Farmers have chosen to put more
or less stock with feeders than the
recommended numbers. After using
the feeders for some time, farmers will
then be able to better assess whether
to run more or less stock per feeder. It is
important that the condition of stock is
regularly assessed as this will impact on
feeding requirements.
What’s the smallest gap
stock can eat out of
the feeder?
Many users of Next Generation Feeders
think that the minimum gap sheep and
cattle can lack from is 20mm and 30mm
respectively. The tongue of a sheep can
fit into a 10mm gap and a cattle tongue
can fit in a 15mm gap. Having these
narrow gaps will play an important role
in restricting the ration and preventing
overconsumption issues. A 15mm gap
for sheep instead of a 10mm gap can
result in double the intake.
What increment is used for
the volume scale?
The volume scale in the feeder
measures litres or cubic metres.
Different feeds have varying densities,
and cubic metres in a consistent way of
measuring volume.
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© 2013 Advantage Feeders
Next Generation FeedersUser Guide
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Advantage Feeders is passionate about helping farmers. We invest time and money into research and development, and share the results from our existing customers with our new customers. We want to see farmers succeed in agriculture.The aim of this guide is to provide you with a greater understanding of how Advantage Feeders Next Generation Feeders can best operation on your farm without any issues. Next Generation Feeders aren’t a “silver bullet” or a “set and forget” system. It is essential that stock are competent at accessing their supplement. Once stock are competent at eating from Advantage Feeders, the benefits are enormous and easily pay off the initial investment of training stock. By talking to our customers over the phone, at shows and at our information sessions, we know that our customers like to be updated about what has and has not worked. Sharing the problems people experience and their solutions allows everyone to learn from what they have done. Advantage Feeders is hoping to update this guide every 12 months as new problems, solutions and systems come to light.
TerminologyTerminology varies from country to country. If you have any questions about any of the terminology used within the document, please feel free to contact your local Sales Manager or Distributor.There are numerous references to sheep within the document. In themajority of instances, goats have very similar results as sheep.In some countries, Advantage Feeders have the products branded under
3IN1FEEDERS. Where “Advantage Feeders” and “Next Generation Feeders” is used, “3IN1FEEDERS” can be interchanged. In countries that are branded under Advantage Feeders, the models have a prefix of “NGF”. So, the Advantage Feeders NGF3800 is the equivalent to the 3IN1FEEDERS 3800.We encourage any feedback you are willing to provide. We hope this guide will benefit you and others.
© 2013 Advantage Feeders
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HOW YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR PROFIT
This page outlines a range of benefits that many farmers with 3IN1FEEDERS experience. Not all the benefits exist concurrently. There are a large number of assumptions made in the calculations and these will vary considerably from farm to farm. Please contact us for assistance in making specific calculations. We can provide spread sheets for you to
calculate the benefits of using 3IN1FEEDERS.
USE 3IN1FEEDERS TO FEED LOWER RATIONS3IN1FEEDERS Advanced Adjustment System canrestrict the intake of sheep and goats to 200grams/day and cattle to 2kg/day. This is about a third the amount of other free choice feeders. While there are times of the year that you would want to feed more than 600grams/ day and 6kg/day, for the majority of the year, this amounts to costly overconsumption.
3IN1FEEDERS also feature the Adjuster Guard – an attachment that makes it impossible for the stock to walk along the trough with their tongue in the licking area (between the adjusters). It reducesover consumption, helps ensure consistent feedingbetween animals and minimizes stock being pushed
while licking.
REDUCE MIS-MOTHERINGPail feeding leads to mis-mothering because eweswill often run away from their lambs to ensure theyreceive a supplement. Using 3INFEEDERS preventsthis because ewes realize that they have a constantsupplement source in the pasture and prioritize
bonding with their lamb.
Users of 3IN1FEEDERS frequently comment that ewesthat have just lambed don’t leave that position in thepasture for 2 days after lambing – ensuring a strongewe-lamb bond.
An added observation is that when ewes are being supplemented by feeders at lambing, the ewes are very calm, often not moving until you are within 10 meters of them – allowing them to be checked easily without disrupting them.
Sheep-Goats/ head 100
Days fed/ year 150
Average annual consumption with 3IN1FEEDERS (kg)
0.25
Average annual consumption with other feeders (kg)
0.6
Feed cost/ kg - $200/tonne $0.20
Annual saving by using 3IN1FEEDERS/ herd $1050
Cattle/ herd 20
Days fed/ year 100
Average annual consumption with 3IN1FEEDERS (kg)
3
Average annual consumption with other feeders (kg)
6
Feed cost/ kg - $200/tonne $0.20
Annual saving by using 3IN1FEEDERS/ herd $1200
Calculations
Sheep-Goats/ head 100
Value of a weaned lamb $100
Increased lambing % from using 3IN1FEEDERS
5%
Cost of mismothering/ herd/ year $500
Calculations
HOW DO I ...Introduce stock to straight corn rations? After stock have been trained to lick from the groove the ration can be gradually changed to incorporate increased amount of corn. The adjusters need to be set to a restricted setting then introduce the corn as only a third of the ration. A week later, the corn can be increased to two thirds and then full corn a week later.
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REDUCE SUPPLEMENT COSTSCorn is one of the best value energy and protein sources. The 3IN1FEEDERS Advanced Adjustment System allows farmers to feed straight corn because livestock can be limited in the amount they consume. This eliminates the risk of acidosis (barley poisoning) and allows corn to be feed in the place of more expensive blocks and nuts. When used correctly, corn may not have the required level of protein, energy or nutrients but additives like protein pellets can be added to corn to reach the required levels.
EFFICIENT RUMENSupplementing stock every second day is inefficientbecause the rumen microbes need to constantlyalternate from digesting a concentrated feed in ashort period to a lower quality dry/pasture feedand so on.
This eliminates the risk of acidosis (barley poisoning)and allows corn to be feed in the place of moreexpensive feed. When used correctly, grainmay not have the required level of protein, energyor nutrients but additives like protein pellets can be
added to reach the required levels.
NO WASTEThe exact level of waste that results from feeding on the ground will depend on the type of soil it is fed on and the weather conditions.
Sheep-Goats/ head 100
Days fed/ year 150
Average daily intake (kg) 0.6
Feed cost/ kg - $200/tonne $0.20
Waste from ground feeding 15%
Annual feed saving/ herd $270
Cattle/ herd 20
Days fed/ year 100
Average daily intake (kg) 3
Feed cost/ kg - $200/tonne $0.20
Waste from ground feeding 15%
Annual feed saving/ herd $180
Calculations
Sheep-Goats/ head 100
Days fed/ year 150
Average daily intake (kg) 0.3
Feed saving/ kg using grain instead of pellets
$0.10
Annual feed saving/ herd $450
Cattle/ herd 20
Days fed/ year 100
Average daily intake (kg) 2
Feed saving/ kg using grain instead of pellets
$0.10
Annual feed saving/ herd $400
Calculations
When 3IN1FEEDERS are used to restrict intake the trough operates as a spill tray and is always licked clean.
All 3IN1FEEDERS can be used for cattle,sheep and goats. The skids on the feeder can be changed from one type of stock to another.
Cattle can lick in a groove as narrow as 15mm and sheep, 8mm.
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3IN1FEEDERS
They are strong All 3IN1FEEDERS can be used for feeding large and small ruminants. All the outer extremities are reinforced to withstand the roughest treatment from cattle. Being made from connected sheetmetal, all parts are stronger because they all require flanges for joining instead of butt welds. This also means that there are no welds to rust and break.
Fully galvanizedAll parts are galvanized, not painted. This ensures the product will last a long time. All tube components are hot gal dipped. These parts often sit in the mud and muck and rust quickly – 3IN1FEEDERS will last longer.
Volume stickersThis allows you to quickly determine the ration being consumed and make adjustments if required.
Retractable roofThe roofs can be easily opened and fastened on the same side.
Quality componentsAll fasteners for the adjusters are stainless steel to ensure they are always functional. All rivets and tec screws also have very durable coatings.
Sight glasses These are a simple feature that can save getting off your vehicle and checking the volume in the feeder each day.
Lifting frameThe 800 and 1800 model feeders can be fully loaded and moved. The 3800 model is rated to be transported with 2000kg of feed in it. This is possible due to the built in chassis.
Gauge stickerThe lower side panels have a table to show what the intake of sheep and cattle is at each adjuster setting. The table is a guide only and is a good starting point for setting the feeder.
Versatile 3IN1FEEDERS can be used to livestock or various sizes, such as sheep and cattle. The feed has adjustable skids that can be changed in height to suit either animal.
FEATURES THAT MAKE 3IN1FEEDERS THE LEADER
Testimonial We bought two of the smaller 3IN1FEEDERS at the Canadian Classics Show in Barrier.
There was no problem at all introducing it to the feeder lambs, just showed a former bottle baby where the grain was and everyone (about 75 lambs) took note.
I am impressed that there has been no crowding at the feeder after the first discovery. Thanks for making a terrific tool available to us.
Keith and Cynthia Mailhot, The Meadows Ranch, Caribou, BC
1800/3800 800■ 150-200 ewes or lambs■ 150-200 does or kids ■ 70 ewes with 120 lambs■ 70 does with 120 kids■ 30-40 cattle■ 20 cows with 20 calves■ 40 calves
■ 75-100 ewes or lambs■ 75-100 does or kids■ 35 ewes with 60 lambs■ 35 does with 60 kids■ 15-20 cattle■ 10 cows with 10 calves■ 20 calves
Note: these figures are advisory only and can vary depending on conditions
STOCK PER FEEDER
Weight:
Volume:
Weight of feed:
Dimensions at cattle height: (LxWxH)
Dimensions at sheep height: (LxWxH)
Flat-pack dimensions(LxWxH)
836lbs - 380kg
108 bushels - 3800 litres
6600lbs - 3000kg
8’0” x 5’5” x 7’1” 2440 x 1650 x 2150
8’0” x 5’5” x 6’5” 2440 x 1650 x 1950
8’0” x 3’10” x 1’1”2440 x 1170 x 330
704lbs - 320kg
51 bushels - 1800 litres
3800lbs - 1400kg
8’0” x 5’5” x 4’9”2440 x 1650 x 1450
8’0” x 5’5” x 4’1” 2440 x 1650 x 1250
8’0” x 3’10” x 1’1”2440 x 1170 x 280
352lbs - 160kg
23 bushels - 800 litres
1320lbs - 600kg
3’10” x 5’x5” x 4’6” 1160 x 1650 x 1370
3’10” x 5’x5” x 3’10” 1160 x 1650 x 1170
4’0” x 3’10” x 0’9”1220 x 1170 x 230
3800 1800 800
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MOBILE 3IN1FEEDERS
Mobile Grain Feeders give farmers the convenience of filling the feeders up at the bin and taking them out to the field.The MGF3800 is constructed by adding the tandem axle chassis system to the 3800 stationary feeder. The MGF1800 is constructed by adding the single axle chassis system to the 1800 stationary feeder.
MGF1800
Axle positioned so trough at 300mm Axle positioned so trough at 400mm Axle positioned so trough at 500mm
SUSPENSIONMobile 3IN1FEEDERS have suspension to ensure the longevity of the products by providing smooth transportation. It allows farmers to pull the Mobile Grain Feeders at higher speeds because they can endure bumps. The MGF3800 has load sharing springs to spread heavy loads evenly over all wheels.
CENTRAL WHEEL POSITIONCentralized axles reduce the load on the tow ball of the pulling vehicle. Other mobilefeeders on the market that have the axle at the rear of the feeder can put over 800kgon the tow ball, when many vehicles have maximum tow ball loading of 300kg. The tires are only 480mm high, being 195/55/R13C, and have a load rating of 900kg each. Stock can reach over the wheels to consume. Lambs and kids that are less than 4 months of
age have to consume beside the wheels.
TELESCOPIC STANDS The Mobile Grain Feeders have a stand in each corner. These prevent them moving when
they are uncoupled.
ADJUSTABLE AXLE HEIGHTThe axles are manufactured with a step. This allows the Mobile Grain Feeders to be set at 3 different heights so they are suitable for all sizes of stock. The axle options allow the
trough to be set at the heights of approximately 300, 400 and 500mm.
MGF3800
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Volume:
Tare weight:
Maximum load:
Gross weight:
Assembled dimensions (LxWxH)
Flat-pack dimensions (LxWxH)
108 bushels - 3800 litres
1100lbs - 500kg
5500lbs - 2500kg
6600lbs - 3000kg
12’0” x 5’5” x 7’1” 3660 x 1650 x 2150
8’0” x 3’10” x 2’4” 2440 x 1170 x 710
51 bushels - 1800 litres
880 lbs - 400kg
2420 lbs - 1100kg
3300 lbs - 1500kg
12’0” x 5’5” x 4’9” 3660 x 1650 x 1450
8’0” x 3’10” x 2’2” 2440 x 1170 x 660
MINERAL ATTACHMENT
3IN1FEEDERS USAGE CALENDAR
Capacity:
Weight:
Dimensions:
Material:
Fastening:
242lbs - 110kg
22lbs - 10kg
3’0” x 1’4” x 1’10” (LxWxH)760 x 400 x 550 (LxWxH)
UV stable Polyethylene
Hangs on 4 bolts
The Mineral Attachment ensures that your stock receive their nutritional requirements while reducing waste and labour. It has a cover over the access area to protect the mineral feed from rain.
It is able to fasten to the end of 3IN1FEEDERS making it easy tomove the mineral component of the stocks. It is common for farmers to attach the Mineral Attachments to other structures like gates.
REDUCE FEED
COSTS BY
FEEDING LOOSE
MINERALS
Most farmers initially purchase 3IN1FEEDERS for a single purpose and soon find themselves using them most or all of the year for a wide range of purposes.
Below is an example of what months of the year a sheep and beef farm could add value with 3IN1FEEDERS.
Stock Function Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Ewes Pre-lambing
Ewes Post-lambing
Lambs Creep feeding
Ewe lambs Growth
Market lambs Finish for market
Rams Pre-breading
Ewes Breeding
Sheep use calendar - February lambing
Cattle use calendar - March calving Stock Function Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Cows Post-calving
Bulls Pre-joining
Calves Creep feeding
Heifers calves Growth
Market calves Finish for market
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1800/3800 800■ 150-200 ewes or lambs –
does or kids
■ 70 ewes-does with 120 lambs-kids (creep feeding on one side)
■ 75-100 ewes or lambs – does or kids
■ 35 ewes-does with 60 lambs-kids (creep feeding on one side)
STOCK PER FEEDER
HOW 3IN1FEEDERS CREEP PANELMAKES YOU MORE PROFIT
✓ Easy to set up and adjust
✓ Safe for ewes and lambs/ does and kids
✓ Can supplement ewes/does & creep feed simultaneously
✓ Lambs and kids can be controlled while creep feeding
✓ Standard with all 3IN1FEEDERS
REVOLUTIONARY SYSTEMThe 3IN1FEEDERS Creep Panel revolutionizes lamb/kid creep feedingby simplifying the system and reducing potential harm to stock. The Creep Panel (Patent application number: 2010903466) acts as a guard over the trough denying ewes access to the feed as their head is too large to fit in the gap. The Creep Panel is able to be pivoted to allow the feeder to operate either as a standard feeder or a creep feeder . They are permanently attached to the feeder. This makes repositioning the feeder easy.
SAFE FOR EWES AND LAMBS/DOES AND KIDSThe 3IN1FEEDERS Creep Panel is safe for both ewes and lambs/does and kids as the Creep Panel discriminates based on head size, and not the size of the animal. Many farmers report that when the Creep Panel is engaged the ewes/does stand back from the feeder because the ewes/does know that they cannot access any feed. The system works well up until lambs/kids are four months of age as by then lambs heads start getting close to the same size as a ewe/does. By this age, most lambs/kids have been weaned.
VERSATILEMany farmers utilize a Creep Panel for feeding lambs/kids a freechoice ration on one trough of a feeder and allow the ewes/doesa restricted ration on the other trough. This system is ideal when lambs/kids are 2 to 8 weeks of age as the ewes/does can receive a small supplement.
A B
2 CREEP PANELS ARE PROVIDED STANDARD WITH EVERY 3IN1FEEDER
LAMB AND KID CREEP FEEDING
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C
D
CG2 CG1■ 20 calves each
■ Note: only one CG2 can attach to the 1800. Two CG2 can attach to the 3800.
■ 10 calves each
■ Note: two CG1 can attach to the 800.
Note: these figures are advisory only and can vary depending on conditions
CALVES PER CREEP GATE
Fast Facts- The gate has a horizontal bar that can be positioned at 9 different heights. - The gate has a strong triangular brace to prevent cows from changing the shape of the feed access area. - The gate is pinned in the engaged position to prevent cows from lifting it.- Functional until the calf is about 9 months of age.
REVOLUTIONARY SYSTEM The 3IN1FEEDERS Creep Gates allows you to implement creep feeding – the process of supplement feeding calves while excluding cows – quickly and easily. The Creep Gate simplifies creep feeding by pivoting from the transport/inactive position to the engaged position. The gates deny cows access to the feeding area based on their body size. It is common to attach only one Creep Gate to a feeder to creep feed calves free choice ration and the other side to feed cows a restricted ration down to 2kg/head/day.
Creep Gate 2: CG2
110lbs -50 kg each
8’2” x 4’7” x 3’9” 2480 x 1400 x 1150
8’2” x 3’9” x 0’4” 2480 x 1160 x 100
Creep Gate 1: CG1
88lbs - 40 kg each
4’1” x 4’7” x 3’9” 1250 x 1400 x 1150
4’7” x 3’9” x 0’4”1400 x 1160 x 100
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HOW 3IN1FEEDERS CREEP GATESMAKE YOU MORE PROFIT
✓ Promotes the development of a proper functioning rumen.
✓ The faster the gut is developed, the better the eventual growth, health and nutrient digestion of the calf;
✓ Meeting target weights for market;
✓ Increased survival rates; and
✓ Early weaning to allow cows to regain condition quicker.
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CALF CREEP FEEDING
Weight
AssembledDimensions (LxWxH)
Flat-packedDimensions (LxWxH)
CONTACT DETAILS
PRICES
Phone(403) 575 1977 (Myrna) (403) 578 8359 (Marlin) (403) 578 2565
Postal AddressRR#3 CoronationAlberta Canada T0C 1C0
DealersMyrna and Marlin Huber
Depending on your location and need for delivery, extra charges may apply.
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Township road 390
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Feeder Price ex.Tax
FLAT-PACKED $2180
ASSEMBLED $2330
FLAT-PACKED $1940
ASSEMBLED $2075
FLAT-PACKED $1080
ASSEMBLED $1180
FLAT-PACKED NA
ASSEMBLED $195
3800
1800
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Feeder Price ex.Tax
FLAT-PACKED $3900
ASSEMBLED $4125
FLAT-PACKED $3020
ASSEMBLED $3230
FLAT-PACKED $400
ASSEMBLED $425
FLAT-PACKED $320
ASSEMBLED $345
CG1(item sold
separately)
CG2(item sold
separately)
MGF3800
800
MGF1800
Prices are subject to change.
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