Calf Creep Feeder 1Meter

369.00 Incl. VAT

18 in stock

Calf Creep Feeder, for use all year round. This mini calf creep feeder is 1m wide and is designed for easy movement. It has a hopper capacity of 50 kg.

The mini calf creep feeder can clip to a gate. There is a crow flap to help prevent feed from being accessed by birds and to protect feed from harsh weather conditions. There is a unique hinged cover for easy filling from the front or back of the hopper and has an adjustable flow rate.

Features

  • 1m wide
  • Hopper capacity 5okg
  • Unique hinged cover for easy filling from front or back
  • Adjustable flow rate
  • 2mm Galvanised Steel
  • Curtain maybe a different colour to images

18 in stock

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Product Description

Calf Creep Feeder Advantages 

Our calf creep feeder is a means of providing supplemental nutrients to nursing calves, usually in the form of grain, protein supplements, commercial calf creeps, or high-quality forages. Calves which have been creep fed usually suffer less setback at weaning and tend to adapt to feedlot rations quicker than calves that have not been creep fed. Milk is an important source of nutrients for the nursing calf. Herds with low milk production or high numbers of first-calf heifers or aged cows may benefit the most from creep feeding. Weaning weights are increased. Producers can expect 30 to 60 pounds of added gain with creep feeding. It usually takes 8 to 12 pounds of grain to produce one pound of added gain. However, feed conversions (pounds of creep per pound of added gain) can range from 5:1 to 30:1 with grain-based creep feeds.

Creep feeding calves is typically done to get calves used to feedlot rations. While calves prefer milk first and foremost since it is a vital supplier of nutrients when they’re nursing, keep in mind that creep and forage are also important parts of their diets. In general, creep feeding needs to be provided for at least the last two months before weaning.

 

 

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