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Finishing Pig Feeder
Designed for efficiency and convenience, our 7.5-bushel finishing pig feeder is perfect for larger groups and a wider range of sizes. It's crafted to accommodate approximately 60 pigs, from 50 pounds to market weight. With its regulated feed flow system and self-cleaning sweep arms, spoilage in the trough is virtually eliminated, ensuring optimal feeding conditions.
Specifications:
- Capacity: 7.5 bushels
- Serves: 60 pigs from 50 lbs to market weight
- Trough Diameter: 38 inches
- Height: 40 inches
- Feeder Weight: 110 pounds (lid weight: 13 pounds)
- Patented Mechanism: Mechanical-feed flow control minimizes trough-feed waste
- Feeding Efficiency: Enhances weight gain by eliminating feed waste
- Design: Carefully crafted to reduce feeding stress and promote consumption
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Hog Feeder Details
| Model Number | RF1 |
| Feed Capacity* | 390 lbs. (180 kg) |
| Height | 40 in. (102 cm) |
| Trough Diameter | 38 in. (97 cm) |
| Hog Weight | 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) to market |
| Hog Capacity | Up to 60 head |
APPROXIMATE FEED CAPACITY BASED ON FEED DENSITY OF 42 LBS. PER CUBIC FOOT
Big Wheel Feeders are designed to maintain high profits by addressing the main causes of feed waste, requiring minimal human intervention. The feeder's innovative design reduces waste by adjusting the feed flow into the trough based on pig activity. Additionally, the regulated feed flow and self-cleaning trough minimize spoilage, while the trough paddles aid in cleaning as they move through the trough area.
If you need something bigger, see our hog feeder selection and let us know if you have any questions or would like a shipping quote to your address, and we'll be happy to forward one for your review!
Pictures of the Pig Feeder Fence-line Adapter
The optional fence line adapter offers a convenient solution for connecting the feeder to your current pens, enabling individual feeding from a single feeder. Below, you'll find images demonstrating the adapter connected to the feeder and then secured to an existing fence line.
Feeding two separate pens from the same feeder
When the fence line adapter is installed, pigs sorted into various pens can still utilize the same feeder. Segregating your animals based on size, breed, or simply to maintain harmony can significantly alleviate feeding stress, thereby enhancing consumption and promoting weight gain.
Indoor Pig Feeder Operation
Pig Feeder Efficiencies
Here is a feeder with a lid being used out in the pasture.
Hog Feeder anchor brackets
To ensure stability and prevent toppling when your feeder is used outdoors, consider utilizing these practical anchor brackets. They're specifically engineered to fasten the trough securely to the ground, providing added stability. You can attach them to various surfaces, such as buried railroad ties, pallets, or even concrete pads if accessible. Bolting down your feeder helps maintain its upright position, ensuring your hogs have continuous access to feed for optimal weight gains, especially amidst changing weather conditions.
Picture of the anchor bracket
Below is a direct comparison chart for all of the pig feeders (and hog feeders) that details and compares the feed capacities, dimensions, and number of animals that can be served by each of the different feeders.
Pig Feeder Video Review
At present, feed typically accounts for up to 65% of production expenses in modern facilities. Osborne's big wheel pig feeders, serving nursery and finishing stages, have set industry benchmarks for over three decades.
With their original round-trough design, these feeders prioritize ample space for animals to eat, fostering an environment conducive to consumption. Positioned in a 360° spoke-like arrangement, they optimize trough access, accommodating more pigs simultaneously without crowding. This layout promotes a non-confrontational feeding experience, unlike traditional rectangular or straight-line feeders.
The mechanical flow mechanism ensures a continuous supply of fresh feed while halting feeding when not required. This responsive system prevents feed from languishing untouched in the trough, susceptible to displacement or spoilage, particularly in damp conditions.
Equipped with paddle sweeps on the feeder bar, these feeders aid in trough cleaning as pigs engage the wheel to request food.
Pig Feeder Parts Diagram (click here)
One of the great benefits of owning an Osborne feeder is that you can order an individual part rather than being required to replace the entire feeder. If something becomes worn or broken, the expense of replacing an individual part is much less than the entire feeder. Keep your feeder running in tip-top condition and order just the part you need, as shown in the parts list diagram below.
Product Review: Osborne Finishing Feeder
As a farmer new to raising pigs, I couldn't have asked for a better start than with the Osborne Feeder from Barn World. From the moment I decided to order it, the process was smooth and straightforward. BarnWorld was helpful and provided clear information, and placing the order was a breeze. It came on a pallet but was easy to remove from the truck by hand. It doesn't weigh a whole lot.
Setting up the feeder was surprisingly easy. The instructions were clear, and within no time, it was ready to use. What impressed me most was how quickly my pigs adapted to it. They took to the feeder immediately, and there was no learning curve for them to figure out how to activate it to release feed. This made the transition seamless and stress-free for both the pigs and me.
One of the biggest benefits of the feeder is the time it saves. Instead of having to feed the pigs daily, I can now fill the feeder and trust that they have access to feed whenever they need it. This not only saves me valuable time but also ensures that the pigs are consistently fed, promoting their health and growth.
Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the Osborne Pig Feeder. It has simplified my daily routine and given me peace of mind knowing that my pigs are well-fed without constant manual feeding. Whether you're just starting like me or looking to streamline your pig-feeding process, I highly recommend this feeder.