Square Bale Hay Feeder for Goats

We are getting another goat and making another Goat pen. So we need another Hay feeder. We are making this hay feeder to fit an entire square hay bale. It is designed specifically for goats. It has angled slats to help keep the goats from pulling the their head out and dropping hay on the ground. Hopefully this hay feeder will have less waste.
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[@CountryViewAcres]

The front slats are angled to help prevent the goats from pulling their heads out and dropping hay on the ground. We hope this design will waste less hay than a traditional hay feeder.

[@pjchristinafinster]

How has this been working out? I'm going to build one from your design 😊

[@CountryViewAcres]

@PJ & Christina Finster I took the slats out of the front, so horned goats could get the hay easier. But now small goats will lay in the front of the feeder. They still waste hay, but not as bad.

[@Bamaman14k]

That is absolutely genius, then more of the hay is caught in that tray and doesn't fall on the ground. I might have to steal that idea from you, Great job thanks for the video, Jimmy

[@DanKlein_1]

Looks like it works great and no hay loss. I never know why one design makes an animal eat directly from the feeder while another design prompts them pull everything out onto the ground. nice job.

[@darylcampbell3244]

Your wood working skills are great. It should do the job.

[@PapaRug.58]

Good job to you and the mrs repurposing what you can

[@fancybrooks3156]

It looks good. I didn't understand at first why it was designed so the goats have to reach up inside beyond the feeder part to get to the hay, but after reading several of the comments, I think I understand that it is to lessen the wastage. I know you like perfection (the warped lid), but it's a goat feeder. Don't sweat the small stuff. I can't BELIEVE how much excess lumber material they made you buy!

[@PapaRug.58]

One thing to watch is the goats don’t get their head stuck in between the slats 😊😊 been there

[@davidj.mackinney6568]

Good idea on the lid, they will climb on top. Good design.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Looks great, thanks for sharing with us.

[@jamesharless5357]

Nice looking feeder!

[@gurubhat2403]

I guess you need a covered workshop...... with all tools and all machineries organised in one place?

[@yasminghani2073]

Great job

[@billforse2687]

Looks like your making your Wife Happy

[@mgh4400]

The goats likes Rebecca, for differnts builds you can also visit Lumnah Acres for goats feeders, easyer builds. Greatings from Belgium

[@CountryViewAcres]

I am subscribed to lumnah acres. I have seen many of the thing that Al has built.

[@DonTXPgr]

I like that goat feeder. Good job 👍🏼

[@pistolpeds]

I think the fact that the goats can step back on level ground with food in their mouths will still waste feed. Time will tell. Lumnah acres goats stand on a narrow platform and stay on it, leaving their heads inside the feeder as they eat. If they step back they fall off the feeder. Your goats can just step back and pull their heads out on level ground. Cannot remember seeing hay under or around Lumnah feeder when he fills it each morning. Your animals also seem to be having trouble reaching the feed. All the best to you.

[@CountryViewAcres]

We have fed 1 hay bale so far and are on the second. There was very little waste, it working out so far.

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

Good job, goats love to waste hay but your design should cut down on a lot of waste.

[@acesflying2y]

IF of you put on the inside side of the wood rectangular steel mat assembled the goats can no longer go through it and pull only that what they eat instead of everything on the ground see Lumnah Acres

[@vaeagle1]

don't sweat the lid , it will lay back down after it adjusts to the climate (humidity)

[@noelbell6447]

So, did this save hay?

[@Bass2010]

Looks like it’s working pretty good 👍🐐

[@HMSSfrigate12]

boy the pigs did a number on that brush and trees by the fuel tank

[@CountryViewAcres]

Yes they did. It will be a lot easier for me to clean it out the rest of the way.

[@ryanbloomfield9138]

Good I deer by Ryan

[@sgakla]

Nice job and great design but, that OSB isnt going to last long in the weather.

[@CountryViewAcres]

It is now inside a shelter out of the weather.

[@shawnhagen6871]

That’s a good design, I like it. I feed round bales but I could build that and it would be dual purpose cause I could pitchfork hay into it, cause like y’all I have to separate my herd at times.

[@lylesmith1949]

Hey bud, looks good! But move it away from the fence asap, so they dont escape by jumping on top.

[@CountryViewAcres]

I was moved out after we got done recording and moved to the new goat pen we are working on.

[@fernandobrown7386]

Another great video y'all

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

You two are so darn cute.

[@shawnhagen6871]

Some 2x4 skids on the bottom might help you slide it around

[@opinionatedlady5605]

Hello, I saw in your old video that you planted a fruit orchard. Can you tell me how that went? Do you get fruit? Are the trees still alive? Thx

[@CountryViewAcres]

We had one tree die within the first year due to root rot, because I didnt make the raised bed high enough. Over the next couple years we had 2 trees replaced because if deer tearing them up and one die of disease. But overall orchard is healthy. We have gotten a decent amount of peaches most years and got our first big harvest of apples this year. The orchard get better every year.

[@Cc87812]

Keep the vids up there great

[@halibut1249]

What are your plans for the goats?? Are you raising them to sell, or for milking??

[@CountryViewAcres]

Raising them to breed and sell baby goats.

[@halibut1249]

@@CountryViewAcres Hey, thanks!! I enjoy your vids.

[@justins7900]

Maybe someone can explain to me what is the reasoning behind the 22 degree angle of the posts on front of the feeder, why not vertical ?

[@CountryViewAcres]

It keeps the goat from pulling its head out and dropping hay on the ground. Cause if the hay hits the ground they won't eat it.

[@priscilla4822]

If the billy goat is a bit mean to you (not unusual), carry a squirt bottle filled with plain water into the pen with you. They hate getting wet.

[@cathiwim]

Priscilla and if hes *really* mean, dispatch him! Goats pass on their temperaments to the kids, so you can have a good tempered buck(they are NOT supposed to be called billies. Females are does. ( im putting this in here for those that read the comments. You have called them correctly.)

[@CountryViewAcres]

We have the new Billy goat and he is really friendly. I dont think he will be any trouble.

[@peggysizemore4207]

wheres finny?

[@tommygarcia6671]

I think it too much hay,the well eat tell it all gone. It look good have a great day .

[@cindyboard7816]

I am new to your channel. Beautiful homestead!!! Looks a lot like Kentucky! What state are you located in??

[@CountryViewAcres]

We are in southeastern Illinois near the wabash river bordering Indiana.

[@cindyboard7816]

You have a beautiful home and farm!!!

[@janfrench4691]

It should save on wastage, as at the end of the video the goats are seen eating off the bottom shelf, whereas previously that hay would've dropped on the ground.

[@suenorton873]

When is he coming?? Nice wor

[@CountryViewAcres]

He is here, and smells like a Billy goat. Good thing we put him up near the pigs. We will hopefully have a video up in a week or so.

[@suenorton873]

@@CountryViewAcres please wash him first, I hate the smell of a billy goat. 🤪

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[@willford8475]

Will rodents find it a happy home?

[@CountryViewAcres]

Very possible I guess. Maybe cleani5it out everytime you add a hay bale will help with that.

[@arnoldromppai5395]

goats waste a lot of hay even with that kind of hay feeder, put a peace of 4x4 or 5x5 wire fencing on the in side of yjr spindals, they can still get to eat hay but it is harder for them to pull it all out onto the ground

[@kathyvelasquez3682]

How come no eye protection? I've noticed most DYI homesteaders never use it. I worked in manufacturing and it was a must. I saw people who ignored the rule and got blinded. Be careful.

[@CountryViewAcres]

You are right. I wear safety glasses at work every day. But it never seems I have any nearby at home.

[@johndavison8326]

2:27 what fuck this 😂😂😂😂🍀