We are making and selling custom goat feeders. After looking at what I could purchase at the local farm store, then browsing the internet and visiting neighboring farms, I decided I could make something much better. Goats have a tendency to waste their hay, yes they can be a little picky. Hay is also not cheap, so the search for the elusive “perfect” goat feeder has led me to the latest creation which has worked really well. All of these are assembled using quality deck screws and are built to last.
Free Standing, 2 Sided Feeder- $315
5 feet long, 2 feet wide and 4 feet tall, this feeder is a hit with our goats. We can put plenty of hay in it to feed all day, and they clean up the leaves and fine grass that fall into the catch tray. For full size goats I can make the feeder taller and wider, and will also build custom sizes to fit your needs. Here are a couple pictures of a 6′ long as requested by a customer, and the standard 5′ version. Both are pictured with the optional clean-out door (additional $35), and one includes the optional roof (additional $100).
6′ feeder w/door 
6′ feeder w/door 
6′ feeder w/door 
6′ feeder w/door 
6′ feeder w/door 
6′ feeder w/door 
5′ feeder w/ door & roof 
5′ feeder w/door & roof
Sloped Panel Feeder- $180
The metal panel slopes so the hay is always working its way to the bottom, and it has a large collection tray at the bottom so hay pulled out will hopefully not make it to the floor. I always hate seeing wasted hay (nickels and dimes add up) on the ground. Designed to be secured to a barn wall roughly 16″ off the ground. 12″D x 26″H. Standard width is either 48″ or 60″, but I have made quite a few smaller feeders for small pens that are only 18-24″ wide. These smaller versions are what we have in our kidding pens.
48″ and 60″, designed to be hung on a wall
Multiple sizes available
I will do custom dimensions for any of these feeders, and will also work with you on other ideas too. If you have a specific request or application, please Contact Us for details.
Thank you,
Salt Creek Acres
You are so talented. You epitomize the quote, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Happy Sales. 🙂
Yes, Michael, you are so talented, and, yes, happy sales!!
Love,
Mom
The girls continue to love their feeder… as do I! Waaaaaay less waste and lots of room so a lot less squabbling… everybody wins!
(Except Figgy Kruger the Nightmare Goat who enjoys a good squabble any chance she can get!)
XOXO,B
How do I contact you and what is the shipping cost?
Hi Brenda,
you contacted us! We also have a Contact Us page on the website, but this works fine. I build these and offer local delivery (within an hour or so) of Portland, Oregon. Where are you located? Due to the size of the feeders shipping costs would be very high, likely exceeding the cost of the feeders.Thanks for looking, hope to hear back from you soon.
Michael
I like the two sided six foot wide feeder with clean out door. I would like roof with hinge to lift up. Just above the basic feeder and before the tope of the hinged roof, I would like a place to put 6″ square hog panel inset to hold a bale of alfalfa so we can use one bale in the feeder with another bale just above to pull down looser amounts. So the hinged roof would need to accommodate a standard size bale. It could be an extended flat top or an extended to with an angle closure without complete sealed enclosure. We would come pick up from Zillah, WA to Portland on a day trip. If you want to share your basic plan, we would build what I am talking about and give you feedback on how it works. We have no plans to build for other people. Just capability and limited energy for our selves.
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for your message. I am trying to visualize your idea. Are you wanting to be able to lay a bale of hay/alfalfa above the sloped feeder panels horizontally? My concern would be that with the added weight of that bale, positioned so high in the feeder, the feeder would become top heavy and prone to tipping. Plus, with the bale resting above/in the feeder, how would you be able to add additional flakes to the feeder chute with that extra bale sitting there blocking the feeder chute? Maybe I am missing something, if so I apologize. The way this feeder is designed, you open the top and add flakes into the center. As it is now, you can fit almost a whole bale in the chute, but not intact, it must be inserted in flake form.
Let me know if I am missing something, maybe draw me a quick picture. If it is doable, I am happy to help. Just want to make sure we are on the same page.
Thanks for looking!
Michael
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How much do you charge for delivery? Has anyone used these for horses? finally how does the top open? Hinged?
Thank you, Terri
I am not sure how these would work for horses. I would think they would need to be mounted much higher to allow the horses to pull the hay through the wire mesh. Depending on whether you are looking at the free-standing or the wall-mounted feeder, I am sure modifications could be made to accomodate horses. But, as I am not super familiar with horse eating habits, I would certainly want to consider some adjustments before proceeding. Feel free to send a message directly to our Contact Us page and we can further discuss if you like.
I’d like to purchase a free standing feeder. Do you ship to Virginia?
Hi Cathi Anne, unfortunately we do not ship them, only deliver locally. I suspect the shipping cost would be fairly hefty and would be concerned about damage as well. If there is anything else I can assist with please let me know,
thanks,
Michael
What type of panel do you use for the welded wire ?
Hi Lacey, i think it is called a High-5 panel, it’s a galvanized panel, with the openings all 4”x4”. Traditional cattle or hog panels have openings that are larger, and vary in size, so just make sure the openings are 4”x4”, or you could do 2”x4” openings as well.
I just wanted to comment on the 4×2 openings in the galvanized wire. We built a feeder that is similar for our 5 pet boer goats. We originally used the 4×2 but the 4×2 caused rubbing and sores on their noses. We changed to the 4×4 like you have and no more sore noses. Our feeder turned out great and I see yours look like high quality. Your prices are VERY fair because we ended up spending alot more than you’re charging.
Hi Janet,
thanks for the comment. We actually had to build one recently from the 2×4 panels, Wilco was entirely out of the 4×4. It turned out ok, and I believe the buyer was going to modify the panels if they ran into rubbing issues. You can just cut some of the wire and make the openings 4×4 from 2×4. Time consuming sure, but better than sores :). Yes, prices on materials continue to increase, and a feeder built with quality materials is not cheap. But, my motto is, buy right once!
Do you ever offer your plans for sale? I live in KS so transport is not super feasible but would be willing to pay for a plan and sign a contract that I wouldn’t distribute or sell in this area?? Just need one for my own use and these look great!
Hi Jill, I would be happy to do that. Which size feeder are you interested in? What breed of goats are you feeding?
Hi Michael,
We are also interested in purchasing plans from you. We have 7 goats. Nigerian dwarf and miniature Nubians. 4 Barbados Blackbellied sheep. A mini donkey and a mini pony.
I’m not quite sure what size. Do you have any ideas?
HI Connie,
I am familiar with sizing for a Nigerian Dwarf goat, but not any of the other animals. Are they of similar size? I can make the feeder taller/shorter, wider/narrower, but I don’t really know what dimensions would work best for your variety of animals?
Are these still available for purchase?
Yes they are. Let me know what you are looking for and I’d be happy to build you one.
Great feeders! In Utah, it turned out to be difficult to find normal goat feeders. It’s a pity that you don’t send them to other states 🙁
Thanks! If shipping wasn’t so darn spendy I would consider it.