Feeding goats hay without a manger

Here are some pictures of the ones I made, got the idea from Vicki. I made mine with horse panels, you can also use utility panels. Cattle panels waste a lot of hay, the holes are so big.

No welding abilities needed They are very sturdy and should hold up for a LONG time.







For a temporary feeder for less goats, you can use a little 2 x 4 welded wire and just wire or staple it to something to make a pocket.

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Well...... I'd take pictures'n post'm... except they escaped today And, we don't know where they are And its all icky and wet and raining outside tonight. Couldn't be a fun night to spend outdoors you know? So, we're currently just hoping (praying?) that they come back and are here in the morning... My DH says he thought he heard one of them a ways back in the woods, so we're hopeful there still around here somewhere close. Some stupid old guy had his beagles down here running all over the place. We didn't care before we had animals, but we're worried they chased them (or at least scared them big time by all the barking). So.. yeah. We're just really, really hoping they come back.

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Is it possible to have the breeder come over and call them with a feed bucket? I remember my breeder once telling me that a doe she sold three years prior came running to the fence when she heard the woman's voice at a visit. I know my goats know my voice when I call for feedings. Worth a try if they are willing.

oh no!!! I sure hope they are ok. You must be going crazy! How many are missing? Just the mama and babies?

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Southerngurl, Your hay feeders are awesome...good job!

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We found'm! Or I should say, my husband found them Or... maybe our neighbors? Something like that. Our neighbors (who live nearly a mile away), called EARLy this morning (7:30ish), to say ask if we had goats Cause' they were up in their yard. By the time we got there (5 minutes later?), they were gone. I had to go, but my husband eventually found them up in their old orchard a couple hours later. And then proceded to chase them around for about 2.5 hours It probably would have made a fantastic YouTube video!! If only. Anywho, he finally caught one and carried it home! All the way! An 80~ lb goat!! So, now they're safe and sound in our nice warm barn (ok, so maybe not THAT warm... but at least it has straw, and is dry and doesn't have snow. ), with hay and water and mineral block Now we just have to figure out our fencing situation!!

Whew! I'm glad they are safe and sound at home. How are the babies doing?

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Oh...I wish you had video. That's too funny....except for your husband of course.

Love the feeders! Great idea. My husband tried to makeshift a second feeder....well...you can see what a great idea it was :-) We ended up buying another one. Even at that we had to cut plywood to fit the ends and put a heavy board on top. The little feeder in the picture had a piece of ply on top with a board and Nate still got it off.

I have a 55 gallon barrel that was cut down to about half or maybe its 1/3. I put it in the shelter and have it secured in a corner. I have very little waste this way and the weather cannot spoil it and no one is poo'ing in it

Powderhooves...What a cute picture! LOL He ha his own little spot to feel safe in..too funny

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Thanks....I've learned to expect the unexpected with goats. I've also learned to listen to their voices and can tell immediately when one is in trouble. It amazes my girlfriend. I was on the balcony and jumped up and said, "there's trouble." Sure enough........