Feeders
Pig Feeders 101: Setup and Maintenance for Beginners
Setting up your first pig feeder involves more than filling a hopper with feed. The feeder needs to be positioned correctly, adjusted for the pigs ...
How to Build a Custom Pig Feeder for Your Farm
You finish filling the pig feeder in the morning, only to find feed scattered across the ground by afternoon. The hopper holds enough feed, but the...
How to Choose the Best Pig Feeder for Your Farm
Choosing the best pig feeder involves more than comparing prices or hopper capacities. A feeder must fit the animals using it, work with the farm'...
Pig Feeders for Small Farms, Homesteads, and Large Hog Operations
A homesteader raising four pigs and a commercial producer managing several hundred hogs both need dependable feeding equipment. But the feeder tha...
Sectioned Pig Feeders: Benefits, Feeding Space, and Buying Tips
Picture a pen of growing pigs gathered around a single feeder. Several animals are eating comfortably, but others keep circling the trough, waitin...
Adjustable Pig Feeders: Reduce Feed Waste and Improve Feeding Efficiency
How much feed should be visible in a pig feeder trough?
Enough for pigs to eat comfortably, but not so much that they push it onto the floor. Find...
Are Automatic Pig Feeders Worth It? Costs, Benefits, and Alternatives
Automatic pig feeders promise less daily labor, more consistent feed delivery, and better control over feeding operations. But does the investment...
Where to Place Pig Feeders for Better Access and Less Feed Waste
Pig Feeders can be properly sized, filled with good-quality feed, and adjusted correctly, yet they still create problems because of where it sits ...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Pig Feeders and Reduce Feed Waste
Before spending money on another pig feeder, take a closer look at the equipment you already own. A feeder that appears to be working normally may...
How Pig Feeder Design Affects Growth Rates and Feed Conversion
Two groups of pigs can receive the same ration and still show different growth performance. Feed quality, animal health, genetics, and housing con...
Innovative Pig Feeders: Which Upgrades Actually Save Time and Feed?
What would make replacing a working pig feeder worthwhile? A larger hopper, fewer trips to refill it, less spilled feed, or a dispensing mechanism...
Pig Feeder Materials Compared: Galvanized Steel, Stainless Steel, and Plastic
Two pig feeders may look nearly identical when they're new. Five years later, one may still be in service while the other has developed rust, crac...
The Role of Pig Feeders in Enhancing Animal Welfare
The health and productivity of pigs in commercial farming operations are pivotal aspects of modern agriculture that hinge not just on genetics and ...
How to Choose Pig Feeders for Different Pig Sizes and Ages
Choosing the right pig feeder for your porcine friends is essential for ensuring they receive the proper nutrition at every stage of their growth. ...
Winter Pig Feeding: How to Keep Feeders Working in Cold Weather
Winter creates a different set of challenges for anyone raising pigs outdoors or in open-sided barns. Snow can collect around feeding stations, mo...
Pig Feeder Maintenance: Cleaning, Repairs, and Troubleshooting
A pig feeder can hold hundreds of pounds of feed and still fail to deliver it properly. A clogged opening, worn adjustment mechanism, damaged trou...