{"product_id":"hog-feeder-finishing-feeder-with-4-5-bushels","title":"Wean-To-Finish Pig Feeder - 390 lb capacity","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEE ALL OF OUR \u003ca title=\"Pig feeders for raising swine\" href=\"https:\/\/barnworld.com\/collections\/pig-feeders\"\u003ePIG FEEDERS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOsborne Wean-to-Finish Pig Feeder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Osborne 390-pound capacity wean-to-finish Pig Feeder is designed to support pigs from the early weaning stage through finishing weight with consistent access to fresh feed. This feeder combines gravity-flow feeding for newly weaned pigs with Osborne’s patented mechanical-flow delivery system once animals are strong enough to operate the feed wheel. The dual-mode feeding design helps young pigs begin eating immediately after weaning while transitioning smoothly into controlled feed dispensing that reduces waste and improves feeding efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for demanding livestock environments, the RF1FS feeder features reinforced fiberglass construction for the hopper and trough, along with durable metal components designed for long service life. The round trough design provides 360-degree access to feed, allowing pigs to eat comfortably while reducing crowding in the pen. This durable wean-to-finish feeder helps maintain steady feed availability while supporting efficient growth in swine operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eRF1FS FAST Start Pig Feeder Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; margin: auto; width: auto; max-width: 100%; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eCatalog Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFF-00RF1FS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRF1FS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFeed Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e390 lbs (180 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFeeder Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e40 in (102 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eTrough Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e38 in (97 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended Hog Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10 lbs to market weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum Hog Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 60 head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin-top: 8px;\"\u003eFeed capacity based on feed density of approximately 42 lbs per cubic foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe FAST Start system allows gravity feeding for newly weaned pigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatically transitions to mechanical-flow feed delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced fiberglass hopper and trough built for livestock durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-cleaning round trough prevents feed buildup in corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e360-degree feeding access helps reduce crowding around the feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical feed system helps reduce wasted feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports improved feed conversion and efficient growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombination metal components include galvanized, zinc-plated, painted, and stainless steel parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-clean design for swine barn environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips knocked down with assembly and operating instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes hopper lid to help protect feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RF1FS FAST Start Pig Feeder is engineered to help newly weaned pigs begin feeding quickly while maintaining efficient feed control as they grow. During the first 10 to 14 days after pigs are introduced to the feeder, small slides in the hopper bottom remain open, allowing feed to move freely into the trough using gravity flow. This ensures young pigs can easily access feed before they are strong enough to activate the feeder’s agitation wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs pigs become stronger and begin interacting with the feeder wheel, the system transitions into Osborne’s mechanical-flow feeding mode. At this stage, pigs control feed delivery by turning the agitation wheel in the trough. This controlled feed dispensing helps prevent the overfilling commonly seen with gravity feeders and supports more efficient feed management throughout the finishing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feeder is built with abrasion-resistant reinforced fiberglass hoppers and troughs designed to withstand daily livestock use. Structural metal components combine hot-dipped galvanized, zinc-plated, painted, and stainless steel parts for durability in livestock environments. The round trough design eliminates corners where feed could collect, helping maintain a cleaner feeding area while allowing pigs to feed comfortably from all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RF1FS FAST Start Wean-to-Finish Pig Feeder is ideal for swine producers raising pigs from approximately 10 pounds through market weight. It is well-suited for commercial swine barns, nursery-to-finish operations, and small farm hog facilities where early feeding success and efficient feed use are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the feeder provides both early gravity feeding and later mechanical-flow feeding, it helps young pigs transition smoothly into normal feeding behavior while maintaining controlled feed delivery during finishing stages. The feeder can be installed in the center of a pen for full access or positioned along a fence line to serve multiple groups of pigs within a livestock facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePig Feeder Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes the FAST Start feeding system different?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FAST Start system allows feed to flow freely into the trough during the first days after pigs are introduced to the feeder. This helps newly weaned pigs begin eating immediately. Once pigs become strong enough to move the feeder wheel, the system transitions to mechanical-flow operation where pigs control feed delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does mechanical feed flow help reduce feed waste?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical-flow feeding requires pigs to rotate the feeder wheel to release feed from the hopper. This controlled system prevents constant feed flow and helps avoid overfilled troughs, reducing wasted feed while maintaining steady feed availability for the animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo Tour of the new Fast Start Pig Feeder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dCFwdpWPg64\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSee the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fast-start-parts-diagram.jpg\"\u003ePARTS DIAGRAM\u003c\/a\u003e at the bottom of the page for more details on the individual components.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eIllustrations of gravity and mechanical flow settings\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/pig-feeder-modes-of-feeding-e1690477106919.jpg\" alt=\"pig feeder change diagram\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/pig-feeder-round-design-e1690471913193.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing round pig trough design is better than straight\"\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wet\/Dry Stainless Steel Component Option\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis feeder is available with an option called the Wet\/Dry stainless steel component option. \u003cu\u003eThe standard feeder\u003c\/u\u003e includes a combination of metal types and finishes. The standard stainless steel components include the axle, feed sweep, and pin and center channel on the feed wheel. All other components are painted, except for feed flow control, which is zinc-plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe wet\/dry stainless component option\u003c\/u\u003e includes a combination of zinc-plated and 304 stainless steel components. The stainless steel components include the trough divider, axle, feed sweep, and feed wheel. All other components are zinc-plated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003ePig Feeder Press Release\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 rel=\"bookmark\" itemprop=\"headline\"\u003eOSBORNE INTRODUCES A NEW WEAN-TO-FINISH FEEDER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosted \u003ctime datetime=\"2017-05-30\"\u003eMay 30, 2017,\u003c\/time\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\"\u003eOsborne Livestock Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/pig-feeder-fast-start.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/pig-feeder-fast-start.jpg 127w, https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/pig-feeder-fast-start.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/pig-feeder-fast-start.jpg 152w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/pig-feeder-fast-start.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" alt=\"pig feeder\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMay 23, 2017 – Osborne, Kan. –\u003c\/em\u003eFinding the most efficient method of feeding pigs has been a never-ending quest for producers and equipment suppliers alike. Hand feeding and automatic, gravity-flow feeders dominated the industry until the development of mechanical-flow feeding in the 1980s. This development revolutionized the industry, and the only mechanically-operated feeder, the Osborne Big Wheel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003eFeeder, quickly became the #1 selling hog feeder in the U.S. However, as the industry moved toward wean-to-finish, producers often found that no commercially available feeding systems were adequate in a wean-to-finish environment. The best gravity-flow feeders worked well for newly weaned pigs, but as pigs grew, play waste and overloading of the trough became a maintenance nightmare. Alternatively, mechanical-flow feeders provided never-before-seen feed savings but sometimes required assistance to help pigs get started on the feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, Osborne Industries, Inc., the industry-leading innovator in pig feeding, is pleased to announce its latest advancement in its signature line of “no-waste” pig feeders. The new FAST Start\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003ewean-to-finish feeder features all the no-waste, feed-saving aspects of the Big Wheel family of mechanical-flow feeders, but operates in a gravity-flow mode for newly weaned pigs. The feeder then automatically converts to mechanical flow as pigs grow. Osborne’s new feeder will be introduced at the World Pork Expo, June 7-9, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, at booth V451.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsborne’s President \u0026amp; CEO, Mr. George Eakin, said, “The FAST Start Feeder is an answer to the age-old problem of designing a feeder that is capable of feeding very young pigs, and yet, prevents the excessive feed waste that occurs when pigs grow. Traditional gravity-flow feeders start very young pigs easily, but adjusting them to prevent feed waste throughout the growing cycle is a management nightmare.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEakin continued, “The FAST Start Feeder combines gravity-flow feed delivery for newly weaned pigs with mechanical feed delivery for finishing pigs, which saves feed and ensures feed freshness. The conversion of the FAST Start Feeder from a gravity-flow feed delivery to a feed-saving mechanical-flow delivery is done automatically by the pigs. This automated feature allows pigs to grow from wean to finish on a single feeder without any adjustments, and yet save feed, ensure feed freshness, and grow animals efficiently.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pig-Feeder-Modes.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-0\"\u003e\u003cimg srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pig-Feeder-Modes.png 505w, https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pig-Feeder-Modes.png 150w, https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pig-Feeder-Modes.png 300w, https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pig-Feeder-Modes.png 180w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Pig-Feeder-Modes.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" alt=\"pig feeder feeding modes\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen weaned pigs are put on the feeder, small slides in the feed hopper bottom are open, allowing feed to freely flow into the trough. As pigs grow, they begin turning the multi-spoke feed wheel at the bottom of the trough, which closes the slides on the feed hopper bottom. A feed sweep, located at the bottom of the feed hopper and attached to the feed wheel, sweeps feed past the cone and out of the hopper to the trough. Feed falls through the center hole into the trough, where the feed wheel dispenses it to the pigs. Feed stops flowing when pigs stop moving the wheel, allowing for the automatic conversion from gravity to mechanical flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on numerous on-farm trials by users, the FAST Start Big Wheel Feeder has been observed to meet all the critical performance standards cited by leading veterinarians for wean to finish, but without losing any of the well-known Osborne “no-waste” feeding during finishing. Independent producer, Jeff Dohrman, Bushton, Kan., said, “The first thing I noticed after installing the feeder was that there was always feed in the trough. Then, within 10 days to two weeks, the pigs start spinning the wheel, automatically turning into a mechanical Big Wheel. There is no problem getting pigs started on this feeder. It’s done a really good job.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of abrasion and corrosion-resistant RTM-molded plastic, a material Osborne developed and perfected over the past 30 years, the feeder operates with minimal maintenance for years. No other round feeder compares to the quality of the Big Wheel Feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePig Feeder Picture Library\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fast-Start-Pig-Feeder-5-e1690477221313.jpg\" alt=\"pigs crowding around the feeder\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fast-Start-Pig-Feeder-4-e1690477259788.jpg\" alt=\"pigs eating from the gravity feeder\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fast-Start-Pig-Feeder-3-e1690477305480.jpg\" alt=\"interior of pig feeder\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fast-Start-Pig-Feeder-2-e1690477347801.jpg\" alt=\"pig feeder trough\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Fast-Start-Pig-Feeder-1-e1690477382128.jpg\" alt=\"pigs feeding from the feeder\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Pig-Feeder-Capacity-e1690477420337.jpg\" alt=\"feeder capacity chart\"\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Fast-start-parts-diagram.jpg\"\u003eLINK TO PIG FEEDER PARTS DIAGRAM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll new Hog Feeder from Osborne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAugust 23, 2017 Press Release:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The first thing I noticed after installing the feeder was that there was always feed in the trough. Then, within 10 days to two weeks, the pigs start spinning the wheel, automatically turning into a mechanical Big Wheel. There is no problem getting pigs started on this feeder. It’s done a really good job.” Jeff Dohrman, Independent Producer, Bushton, Kansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGRAVITY-TO-MECHANICAL WEAN-TO-FINISH FEEDER STARTS PIGS IMMEDIATELY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe gravity-to-mechanical design provides newly weaned pigs access to fresh feed, even before the feeder’s agitation wheel is activated. Once pigs can turn the wheel, the feeder automatically converts from gravity to mechanical flow. No labor or manual changeover needs to happen to the feeder; it's entirely automated!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFRESH FEED... AUTOMATICALLY:\u003c\/b\u003e At the start of a turn, weaned pigs receive the full benefits of gravity-flow feeding, keeping maximum feed in the trough. As they grow, the automatic conversion from gravity to mechanical feed flow maximizes feed savings. The self-cleaning, round trough has no corners for feed to accumulate, and the spinning action of the wheel keeps feed fresh and palatable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCOMPLETELY ELIMINATE WASTE: \u003c\/b\u003e Unlike conventional gravity-flow feeders, mechanical flow feeders are proven to save more feed than any other feeder type. Once pigs turn the feed wheel, the Fast Start Big Wheel automatically converts to mechanical flow, eliminating play waste. Once in mechanical mode, and the pigs stop eating, the feeder stops feeding. ROUND ACCESS MEANS BETTER PERFORMANCE Osborne’s Big Wheel spreads animals radially, providing more standing room and less physical contact, which often results in wasteful competition. Conventional rectangular feeders force pigs into close contact. Linear trough space is never fully used, and pen space is always less for a Big Wheel. new product.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFAST, EASY STARTING. WASTE-FREE FINISHING:\u003c\/b\u003e Patent Pending FAST start™ \u003cu\u003eTHE GRAVITY-TO-MECHANICAL CONCEPT\u003c\/u\u003e - No other feeder can make the “no-waste” claim except the Big Wheel. For nearly 40 years, Osborne has proven its industry-leading innovation by continually testing and researching feeder performance. When weaned pigs are put on the feeder, the slides on the feed hopper bottom (1) are open, allowing feed to freely flow into the trough (2). As pigs grow, they begin turning the multi-spoke feed wheel (3) at the bottom of the trough, which closes the slides on the feed hopper bottom. The feed sweep (4), located in the bottom of the feed hopper and attached to the feed wheel, sweeps feed past the cone (5) and out of the hopper to the trough. Feed falls through the center hole into the trough, where the feed wheel dispenses it to the pigs. Once pigs can turn the feed wheel, the feeder makes its automatic conversion from gravity to mechanical flow.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHOW IT WORKS: \u003c\/b\u003e The trough is round and self-cleaning, engineered for all pigs from weaning to finishing. No corners or crevices for feed to accumulate and become stale, which is important to sensitive, newly-weaned pigs. The gravity-flow slides a\u003cspan\u003ere open, and the MECHANICAL-FLOW slides are closed. The feed wheel is a five-spoke feed wheel that agitates and continually mixes feed, keeping feed fresh and palatable. Pigs quickly learn, through play, that turning the wheel always delivers fresh feed. The Feed Hopper Bottom is specially designed with closure slides to remain in the open position for gravity-flow feeding until pigs can turn the feed wheel, automatically closing them to convert to mechanical flow. Feed Sweep In mechanical mode, a feed sweep, connected to the wheel, sweeps feed out of the hopper through a small opening in the hopper bottom where it is distributed into the trough. The feed cone directs the weight of the feed in the hopper off the sweep, allowing weaned pigs to begin turning the wheel within 10 to 14 days. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the Pig Feeder Transitions from Gravity to Mechanical Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.barnworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Pig-Feeder-Automatic-conversion-steps-e1699322281471.jpg\" alt=\"feeder automatic conversion step diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Osborne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46858862821621,"sku":"RF1FS","price":888.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/1347\/1989\/files\/FF-00RF1FS-2.jpg?v=1773536921","url":"https:\/\/barnworld.com\/products\/hog-feeder-finishing-feeder-with-4-5-bushels","provider":"Barn World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}