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FAQs


Q. How many stock per feeder?
A. 250 sheep or goats and 50 Cattle
Q. What bales can be used in the Sliding Gates Hay Feeder?
A. All sizes of square bales, including 4' x 4', can be used. The length of inside the feeder is 2540mm so bales slightly over 8' still fit in. The roof is 1500mm high at its peak which means the feeder can also fit over a 5' foot round bale up to 4' wide. It can also contain two 4' x 4' round bales which makes it ideal for using with silage.
Q. How are bales loaded into the Sliding Gates Hay Feeder?
A. There are 2 options. 1) the feeder can be picked up by hay forks of a FEL through the Lifting Hook on the roof and placed over a bale. Note: it is best to remove the Sliding Gates for this operation. 2) One of the Containment Sheets and one of the Sliding Gates can be removed and the bale placed in from the side of the feeder. This option will only take a minute or two longer than option 1.
Q. How do the sliding gates operate?
A. The ends of the gates slide in between two square hollow tubes. As the stock eat the hay, they push the gates in they remain in place because the groves are on a slope which means that gravity will prevent them from coming back. This prevents the hay from being dispersed and wasted.
Q. How is the Sliding Gates Hay Feeders joined together?
A. The main joining system involves a square hollow section sleeving into larger square hollow section and fastening with tek screws. The containing sheets fasten and are detachable by a lynch pin.
Q. What is the benefit of the containing sheets at the bottom of each side of the feeders?
A. These prevent the stock from pulling the hay out from under the sliding gates. These contribute significantly to the overall waste saving ability of these feeders.
Q. Can sheep access the whole bale?
A. Yes. The gates slide in as the stock eat the hay/straw. The height of the bale is 1.2m off the ground if the bale is a 4x4. This means that stock from 3 months of age can reach the top of the bales.
Q. Are they easy to move?
A. Yes. They can be picked up by hay forks of a FEL through the Lifting Hook on the roof. Alternatively, they can be picked up by hand and put in a ute or trailer when empty.
Q. What is the width of the bars?
A. There is a 200mm gap between each upright bar. This is to prevent cattle from getting their heads behind the bars.
Q. How long to put together?
A. 30-60 minutes.
Sliding Gates Hay Feeder
  • Suitable for feeding cattle, sheep, horses, lambs, calves and goats, etc.
  • Large savings in waste (often up to 30 %)
  • Large labour saving (explained below)
  • Suits all square bales up to 4 x 4 x 8
  • Sliding Gates to contain the hay
  • Sloped Roof to protect the hay from moisture
  • Containing Walls to prevent stock pulling the feed out
  • Simple assembly
  • Fully galvanized, quality components
  • Lifting channels for easy loading
Use: Suits all square bales up to 4 x 4 x 8
Weight: 180 kg
Assembly Time: Depends on the experience of assemblers and the tools available to them. Please call Advantage Feeders to obtain a time estimate for assembly.

Assembled Dimensions: 2650 x 1400 x 1800 (LxWxH)
Flat-packed Dimensions: 2650 x 1100 x 200 (LxWxH)

Price: $1100+GST, $1210inc.GST.
Assembly: $50+GST, $55inc.GST

Note: prices to all our distribution locations. Freight may have to be added to other locations.

Volume discounts are available for multiple purchases above 4 feeders. 

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Feature: Sliding Gates

Benefit: The hay is contained behind the 2 sliding gates. As the stock consume the hay behind the gates, they push the gates in to gain better access to the feed. The sliding of the gates is assisted by the slides being on a slight slope. This means that they will always rest against the hay and contain it behind the bars of the gates due to the gravity of the slope. This prevents the feed from being wasted by trampling, soiling and urine. Similar savings can be made for goats, calves, mature sheep and other livestock. Like the Cradle Hay Feeders, the amount saved can vary though out the season depending on the condition of the soil (whether damp or not), the weather (how often the feed is rained upon) and the availability of feed in the paddocks (as feed may need to be contained for long periods when the season is starting).
 Sliding Gates Feeder
Feature: Flat Packing Feeder

Benefit:The ability of flat packing has a double cost saving effect :
1) transport costs; and
2) assembly costs.
The transport costs are significantly reduced because each feeder is flat-packed into a space of 2650 x 1100 x 200 (LxWxH). Assembly costs are also saved by following the simple instructions. The assembly of the Sliding Gates Hay Feeders usually takes between 30 and 60 minutes each.
 Flat Pack Sliding Gates Hay Feeder Flat Pack
Feature: Roof

Benefit: Prevents the hay from being damaged from adverse weather. This means that feed is better utilized because there is less waste.
 Sliding gates feeder Roof
Feature: Removable Containing Sheets and Sliding Gates

Benefit:This sheet is removable so bales can be loaded into the feeder from the side. It is 250mm high. It prevents sheep, cattle, goats, horses, etc. from dispersing the hay from under the sliding gates. There is rarely hay outside the Containing Sheet.
 sliding gates feeder containing Sheet
Feature: Lifting Strap

Benefit: The Sliding Gates Hay Feeders have 2 channels that are fastened under the roof. The channels are positioned corresponding to the width of the individual hay forks. This allows the feeder to be lifted over the bale by using the machine that brought the bale to the feeder. This gives the farmer a simple way of loading the feeder with bales. It should be noted that before the feeder is placed over the bale, it is best to take the gates off. After the feeder is in position, the gates can be replaced
channel lifting parts