Pig Feeder - 1.0 bushel - Nursery

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Nursery Pig Feeder

To keep young pigs healthy and gain the weight they need, a fresh supply of quality feed always needs to be available and provided to them in a stress-free environment. This one-bushel pig nursery feeder provides fresh feed in a waste-free, on-demand fashion.

Osborne has been around a long time and has designed this smaller feeder for ease of use in smaller groups. Despite its smaller size, the round-trough design allows more animals to eat at one time without competing for room. The less stress they have while eating, the better their healthy weight gains!

The fiberglass trough and hopper are built to withstand pen acids and eliminate rusting while the lower metal pieces are galvanized and zinc-plating for extreme longevity and durability. Keep your growing pigs healthy and happy with this manageable one-bushel pig feeder from Barn Word.

If you're looking for larger feeders, we also carry hog feeders!

Feeder Specifications

Pig Feeder Features

Dispensing feed only on demand keeps it clean and fresh while the sweeping action of the bumper cleans the trough to help eliminate standing and wasted feed.

• Capacity - 1 bushel
• Serves 25 pigs from 10 days old to 35 lb
• Trough diameter: 18 inches
• Overall eight:  24-inch
• Weight -  40 pounds 
• This feeder is designed for indoor use and does not have a lid
• The mechanical feed-flow control eliminates waste
• Use to help start feeding weaned pigs
• Pellets and crumbles flow through without damage to texture and flow easily with no separation or waste
• Trough height, size of openings, and head spacing have been carefully designed for each size range to reduce stress and promote consumption

Keep feed fresh for improved grain

Big wheel feeders are the right choice for your nursery. It helps preserve the quality of the feed as pellets and crumbles flow through to the trough without damage to the texture of the feed itself.  Even meal flows easily with no separation or waste. To promote the best quality and efficiency, your feed needs to be in top condition for eager consumption.

The trough height, size, and number of openings along with the head spacing have been carefully designed to minimize eating stress levels and encourage consumption.

  

The anchor brackets are extremely useful for securing the feeder to a pallet or directly to the floor. When you’re low on feed, hungry pigs can move the feeder as it only weighs 40 pounds when empty. These standard ‘L-brackets’ allow you to keep the feeder from being moved around or tipped over by hungry pigs!

Feeder Design

The round design of the feeder creates a more stress-free environment for the pigs and allows more of them to feed at one time. Below you can see how organized the pigs are at the feeding stations and the sheer number that can access the feeder at once. A relaxed feeding environment allows them to eat more comfortably and ensures they get the necessary nutrition and desired weight gains for a healthy life.

Parts Diagram

Overview

In modern facilities, the cost of feed typically constitutes up to 65% of production expenses. Osborne's big wheel pig feeders, designed for nursery and finishing, have maintained exceptional standards in reducing feed waste and increased efficiencies for over three decades.

The original round-trough feeders provide animals with more eating space, creating an environment that encourages consumption. Positioned in a 360° spoke-like configuration, these feeders enable multiple animals to eat simultaneously without standing shoulder to shoulder. This unique design promotes non-confrontational access, allowing more pigs to feed compared to traditional rectangular or straight-line feeders.

The mechanical flow design ensures a continuous supply of fresh feed and halts feeding when not required. This on-demand system prevents feed from lingering in the trough untouched, minimizing the risk of being kicked out or rotting, especially if it comes into contact with moisture.

The feeder bar's paddle sweeps assist in cleaning the trough bottom as pigs turn the wheel to request food.