[Jacob-list] hay manger

[Thomas Simmons]

Having used several permutations of feeders, my favorite was four sides of a
baby crib arranged thus:  <>   and only tied together.  Sheep were able to
feed through the slats, and when the hay wore down, they were able to push
the contraption tigher because if was a "collapsable" design.  One end was
permanently affixed to an upright to prevent the thing from falling over
when it was empty.

Thom'




-----Original Message-----
From: jacob-list-admin at jacobsheep.com
[mailto:jacob-list-admin at jacobsheep.com]On Behalf Of Kelly Przylepa and
Rich Moore
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2003 8:02 AM
To: jacob list
Subject: [Jacob-list] hay manger


We are thinking of building a hay manger/holder. Currently, we feed hay on
simple plastic toboggans that were quite useful in last years snow (simply
load it up and haul it to the sheep). The problem is that the sheep walk in
it and poop in it. We want to build something to elevate the hay off the
ground. Do Jacobs have problems with the usual design- do the horns
interfere with the vertical wood slats preventing eating? Anyone know of a
good design to use?

Thanks,

Kelly


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