Nursery Pig Feeder - 235 lb capacity

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Osborne Big Wheel Pig Feeder

In modern facilities, feed constitutes a significant portion, up to 65%, of production costs. Osborne's big wheel pig feeders, designed for nursery and finishing, have been setting industry standards for over 30 years.

The original round-trough feeders create a spacious feeding environment that encourages consumption. Positioned in a 360° spoke-like configuration, these feeders allow for non-confrontational access, enabling more pigs to eat simultaneously compared to traditional feeders.

The mechanical flow design ensures continuous fresh feed delivery and stops feeding when not needed, preventing feed waste and potential rot. Paddle sweeps on the feeder bar assist in cleaning the trough as pigs turn the wheel to call for food.

Parts for Osborne pig and hog feeders are readily available, allowing for easy replacement of specific worn or broken parts without replacing the entire feeder.

RN1 Pig Feeder Specifications

Pig Feeder Features:

• Makes weaning much easier!
• Feeder Capacity: 4.5 bushels (based on 42 lbs/cubic foot)
• Trough Diameter: 26 inches
• Overall Height: 36 inches
• Weight: 65 pounds
• Serves up to 60 pigs from 2 weeks to 80 lbs
• Patented feed-flow mechanical control eliminates trough waste
• The on-demand feature increases weight gain and lowers feed costs
• Preserves feed texture and quality
• Perfect for nursery feed freshness

This on-demand feeder is an excellent choice for any nursery, facilitating weaning and promoting healthy weight gain in pigs. Carefully designed features reduce stress and encourage consumption, ensuring fresh feed availability and improved animal health. Keep your feed fresh, and your young ones healthy and gaining weight from the start with this durable pig feeder from Barn World.

Keep your nursery feed fresh with this durable pig feeder from Barn World

This on-demand feeder is a great choice for any nursery and will help wean your pigs and get them started on grain. Every aspect of the feeder, including the trough height, size of each opening, and head spacing, has been carefully designed to reduce stress and promote consumption. Keep your pig feed fresh and available at all times, and see your rate of gain improve dramatically along with the health of your animals!

Pictures of the Nursery Feeder

Here, the pig feeder is being used to feed into separate pens. The fence line adapter connects directly to the feeder, which then can be connected right to your pen. The ability to separate your pigs into two separate groups yet have them feed off of the same feeder can come in very handy when dealing with different social types and physical sizes.

Great for use in high-volume operations!

These large animals have no problem feeding in a very confined and crowded space. The established feeding stations, coupled with the 360° feeding areas, help promote stress-free access at all times.

Part Diagram for the Nursery Feeder

Parts are readily available for all of the Osborne pig and hog feeders. If a specific part gets worn or broken, you only need to replace that part and not the whole feeder.

Pig Feeder Video Review

Review Commentary

In contemporary farming operations, feed costs can represent a significant portion of overall production expenses. Osborne's big wheel pig feeders, designed for nursery and finishing, have been setting industry benchmarks for over three decades.

Distinguished by their original round-trough design, these feeders provide animals with increased eating space, fostering a feeding environment that encourages consumption. Arranged in a 360° spoke-like configuration, the feeders allow more pigs to access the trough simultaneously, avoiding the congestion typical of shoulder-to-shoulder positioning in traditional rectangular or straight-line feeders.

The innovative mechanical flow design of these feeders ensures a continuous supply of fresh feed and halts feeding when not required. This on-demand system prevents feed from lingering untouched in the trough, minimizing the risk of being kicked out or deteriorating in the feeder, especially in wet conditions.

To further enhance hygiene, the feeder bar features paddle sweeps that clean the trough bottom as pigs turn the wheel to request food. This proactive cleaning mechanism contributes to maintaining a sanitary and efficient feeding environment.

Osborne Big Wheel Feeder – Reduce Waste & Feed Pigs Efficiently

If you’re looking for a feeder that actually saves feed and makes pig feeding easier, the Osborne Big Wheel Feeder is a game-changer. Its signature mechanical feed flow system only dispenses feed when pigs rotate the wheel, preventing overfilled troughs and cutting down on waste. Unlike traditional gravity-fed feeders, you won’t have to constantly adjust as your pigs grow. The feed comes out only as your pigs need it, keeping your operation more efficient and cost-effective.

Easy for Pigs to Learn

Introducing pigs to the Big Wheel is simple. Start by filling the trough manually, and they quickly discover that moving the wheel releases more feed. In no time, your pigs are naturally interacting with the feeder, feeding themselves efficiently without constant supervision.

Durable for Outdoor Use

The Big Wheel Feeder works well outdoors, even in rain or snow. Its mechanical-flow design prevents moisture from causing clogs, and the feed wheel’s self-cleaning action keeps feed flowing smoothly. For pens with fewer pigs, small drainage holes in the trough can help reduce water buildup.

Round Trough Design for Less Competition

Unlike rectangular feeders that force pigs into close quarters, the round trough design spreads pigs evenly around the feeder, providing more space to eat and reducing competition. The design also takes up less space in your pen, and you can position it in the center or along a fence line to feed multiple groups at once.

With the Osborne Big Wheel Feeder, feeding pigs is easier, more efficient, and less wasteful—perfect for any farm looking to improve animal health and save on feed costs.

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