Goat Feed Trough: Concentrate Shared Out Cleanly and Fairly

Goat Feed Trough: Portioned Concentrate Without a Scrum

Concentrate, moist feed and minerals need a fixed place in the shed. The right feed trough makes sure every animal gets its ration and the feed stays clean. Goats are curious and nimble, so alongside the volume it is above all the design and a secure fixing that count.

Sizes for every group

For single animals and small pens the 9 litre concentrate trough without metal bars, the 6 litre calf and sheep trough or the 6 litre feed bowl with a lid, which keeps leftovers out of the damp, are enough. A little more volume comes from the 20 litre hook on rubber trough, the 31 litre plastic corner model and the 42 litre hook on long trough in a glass fibre reinforced version. If you want to move the trough around freely, reach for the Growi trough in PE plastic with an adjustable steel frame. Work out the volume from the number of animals rather than from the daily amount, because every goat needs her own stretch of the edge.

A feed barrier keeps goats out

Goats like to climb, and an open long trough is an invitation. Once they stand in the feed with their front legs it is soiled and the lower ranking animals no longer get near. The long trough with a feed barrier for sheep and goats solves both at once: the barrier keeps the animals outside the trough and divides the edge into fixed feeding spaces. The group feeds more calmly, the ration is shared out more fairly and you have to tidy up less often. When you hook it on, choose a height at which even the smallest animals in the group reach the edge comfortably. Tip out leftovers and rinse the trough regularly, because damp remains of concentrate go off quickly and put the animals off the next feed.

Frequently asked questions

Which trough suits two or three goats?
A 9 litre concentrate trough or a 20 litre hook on rubber trough is enough. What matters is that every animal has its own place at the edge.

Plastic or rubber?
Plastic cleans easily and keeps its shape. Rubber is flexible, absorbs knocks and survives a kick in the loafing yard without damage.

How do I fix the trough securely?
Hook on troughs go onto a pen wall or a gate, free standing models onto level ground. The firmer the fit, the less gets tipped and spilled.