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building a alfalfa bale feeder? #2977556 02/01/12 02:42 AM
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Looking to build a alfalfa bale feeder out of some extra plywood I have in the garage to put out in the field in southwest texas. The dimensions of the box will be 16x24x38 with an open bottom lined with cattle panel sitting down another 12-14 inches. The idea is to be able to place two bales in the box and allow the deer to deer to feed out of the bottom at will.

My question is would you place the four legs on the corners at an angle all facing different directions or would you place them in the corners at angles only facing two directions?


Anyone else tried making one of these? Pointers?


Re: building a alfalfa bale feeder? [Re: jashle] #2977855 02/01/12 03:58 AM
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Legs should be positioned to give the maximum head or antler space. I would also drop the cattle panel down about 4-6" below the bottom of your box to have more hay exposed and easier for the deer to eat. Make sure you get your height correct also. I have made them out of 55 gallon drums and only put a piece of chain across the bottom of the barrel in a cross to hold the hay in also.



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Re: building a alfalfa bale feeder? [Re: stxranchman] #2997463 02/08/12 06:50 PM
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First Try! Stability Left and Right is a little off but for Version 1.0 I think its pretty good.

Any critics or suggestions for Version 1.1 next time?


Re: building a alfalfa bale feeder? [Re: jashle] #2998099 02/08/12 10:22 PM
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Looks good to me! Im gonna try to get 1 or 2 built over spring break


Re: building a alfalfa bale feeder? [Re: jashle] #3005347 02/11/12 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted By: jashle


First Try! Stability Left and Right is a little off but for Version 1.0 I think its pretty good.

Any critics or suggestions for Version 1.1 next time?



Looks like a nice design, may make a few myself.


Re: building a alfalfa bale feeder? [Re: DCS] #3005696 02/11/12 08:31 PM
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Nice looking feeder. Good job & thanks for sharing.



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