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Upright Cattle Mineral Feeder with Rotating Hood
Protect loose cattle minerals from wind and rain while keeping supplements accessible to your herd. This upright mineral feeder combines a one-piece polyethylene hood and tub, a metal wind vane and a full 360-degree rotating design. Its beveled 28 x 24-inch opening accommodates larger cattle, including horned animals, while the feed tub sits 21½ inches above ground for access by calves.
A stable 44 x 47-inch skid base made with 7-gauge Grade 50 steel helps support the feeder in pasture settings. Compare additional cattle mineral feeders or review the optional fly-control accessories and specifications below.
To control flies and pests, the mops and tip tanks may be ordered separately by clicking the link below:
CANVAS MOP STRING MOP
Mineral Feeder Details
Upright Mineral Feeder Video
See the upright cattle mineral feeder and its rotating hood design in this product video.
Pictures of the livestock mineral feeder
Key Features
- Beveled Hood Opening: 28” x 24” - allows big cattle, even horned cattle, to feed easily. Overall, 60" tall.
- Easy Access for Calves: Top of tub is 21 1/2” from the ground, ensuring calves can gain easy access.
- Strong and Stable Design: Newly designed 44” x 47” base frame footprint built for strength and stability. Weighs approximately 95 pounds
- Easy Placement: The base of the feeder can be dragged into place by connecting chains to the opening found on the skids.
- Durable Construction: 7-gauge, Gr50 steel base offers a low center of gravity for more stability.
- 360° Rotation: Full 360° rotation protects expensive supplements from the elements.
- Aerodynamic Design: Aerodynamic polyethylene hood and metal wind vane aid directional control.
Additional Options:
Sioux Steel's Upright Mineral Feeder is designed with a polyethylene hood/tub (one piece) featuring a metal wind vane for durability and functionality. The beveled hood opening measures 28” x 24”, allowing big cattle, even horned cattle, to feed easily. The feeder also boasts a newly designed 44” x 47” base frame footprint that is built for strength and stability.
Poly Tip Tank & Oil Mop:
- Handles only liquid insecticide.
- Tank constructed of polyethylene to eliminate rust.
Insecticide Dust Bag:
- For use with dust-type insecticide.
- Releases dust as cattle come into contact.
Face Fly Unit:
- Economical and effective control of flies.
- Installs in minutes.
Experience the reliability and durability of the Sioux Steel Upright Hooded Mineral Feeder, built to withstand the demands of your largest herds and provide essential supplementation for their health and well-being.
The Replacement Mop
Insecticide Dust Bag and Dust Bag Kit release insecticide dust as your livestock come in for their minerals. This pest control system is designed for your solid powders and not for liquid applications.
Benefits of Using an Upright Mineral Feeder
An upright mineral feeder is a crucial tool for ranchers raising cattle for several important reasons:
- Health Benefits: Providing mineral supplements is essential for maintaining the health and well-being of cattle. Minerals play vital roles in metabolic processes, bone development, immunity, and overall health.
- Prevention of Deficiencies: An upright mineral feeder ensures controlled access to essential minerals, preventing deficiencies that can lead to health issues and reduced productivity.
- Controlled Consumption: Using a feeder allows ranchers to control mineral intake, avoiding overconsumption and ensuring cattle receive the right amount of nutrients.
- Weather Protection: Feeder hoods or covers protect minerals from weather elements, maintaining their quality and effectiveness over time.
- Reduced Waste: Feeding minerals in a feeder reduces wastage caused by contamination, trampling, and exposure to moisture, maximizing the effectiveness of supplements.
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Why Cattle Need Consistent Access to Minerals
Mineral supplements are part of many cattle nutrition programs because forage and feed alone may not provide the right amounts of every nutrient throughout the year. Needs vary with forage quality, stage of production, age and local conditions. An accessible mineral feeder allows cattle to consume a properly selected free-choice supplement without mixing it into every feeding. Work with your veterinarian or livestock nutrition adviser to select a suitable formulation and monitor intake against the supplement label.
How the Rotating Hood Protects Mineral Supplements
Wind and rain can spoil the condition of loose mineral supplements, leading to caking, contamination and wasted product. This upright feeder uses an aerodynamic polyethylene hood and metal wind vane to orient its covered opening with changes in wind direction. Its full 360-degree rotation helps shield the mineral tub while permitting cattle to reach the feed.
The beveled 28 x 24-inch opening provides clearance for larger and horned cattle. At 21½ inches above the ground, the tub is positioned to accommodate calves as well. Actual access depends on animal size, footing and feeder placement, so observe the herd after installation. The hood provides weather protection but cannot eliminate all moisture exposure or replace regular inspection.
Upright Mineral Feeders vs. Ground-Level Feeders
Choosing between an upright mineral feeder and a ground-level model often comes down to herd size, grazing conditions and how minerals are managed. The upright design raises the feeding area and incorporates a rotating hood above the supplement. That can be useful in exposed pastures where wet or windblown minerals create maintenance and waste concerns.
Ground mineral feeders may offer a different approach to access, capacity and placement. Compare the height, hood design, stability, available accessories and ease of servicing rather than assuming either style is ideal for every operation. The best choice is one cattle will use consistently and ranch staff can inspect regularly.
Placement, Stability and Repositioning
Place the feeder on reasonably firm, level ground in a location cattle already visit, with enough space for animals to approach and move away without crowding. Avoid persistently muddy low spots and locations where runoff can collect around the mineral tub. Check the rotating hood for clearance from fences, trees and other obstacles.
The 44 x 47-inch base uses 7-gauge Grade 50 steel to help keep the center of gravity low. Openings in the skids allow chains to be attached for repositioning as described by the manufacturer. Empty and secure the feeder and follow appropriate equipment-handling practices before moving it. Recheck level footing and stability after relocation.
Optional Fly-Control Attachments
For operations also managing face flies and other pests, compatible accessories may let cattle interact with a fly-control device when visiting the mineral feeder. Available options on this page include a tip tank and mop arrangement for appropriate liquid products and dust-bag accessories intended for compatible dust formulations. A mop, tip tank or dust bag is an optional accessory rather than a standard substitute for selecting the correct mineral feeder.
Only use pest-control products labeled for the animal species and the specific application method. Observe all label instructions, including application rates, safety precautions and applicable withdrawal restrictions. Accessory compatibility should be confirmed before ordering; treatment effectiveness depends on product choice, animal use and maintenance.
Reducing Mineral Waste and Monitoring Intake
A covered feeder may help reduce mineral loss from rain, wind and contamination. It can also make supplementation more convenient by keeping the minerals in a dedicated location, but the feeder does not directly meter each animal's daily intake. Check consumption over time and compare it with the supplement manufacturer's recommendations. Unexpectedly high or low use may point to a nutritional, placement or palatability issue.
Regularly remove wet, caked or spoiled material as appropriate for the product, and replenish the tub with a suitable fresh supplement. Monitor the hood's freedom to rotate and make sure the wind vane is unobstructed.
Maintenance and Replacement Parts
Inspect the base, skids, hood, tub and rotating assembly for wear or damage. Look for rust or deterioration at metal attachment points, remove accumulated debris and confirm that the hood still moves as intended. When using fly-control accessories, check tanks, mops, dust bags and hardware at the intervals recommended for those products.
Replacing a worn accessory or service component can extend the working life of an otherwise sound feeder. Browse mineral feeder replacement parts and the broader selection of mineral feeders before purchasing an entirely new unit.
Choosing the Right Mineral Feeder for Your Ranch
Before ordering, consider the cattle using the feeder, mineral formulation, local weather exposure and distance between pasture locations. This upright model combines a 28 x 24-inch hood opening, 21½-inch tub height, a rotating wind-vane hood and a heavy 44 x 47-inch steel skid base. Review the product options and verify any optional fly-control equipment separately. Contact Barn World with your herd's needs and delivery location for help evaluating the configuration and freight requirements.