Solar-Powered Livestock Feeder

Solar-Powered Livestock Feeder ENERGY Solar This new solar-powered feed cart releases pre-set amounts of feed on a desired schedule Just fill it up set the auto feeder and let it go “It makes feeding livestock in cold weather a lot easier ” says John Ziegler Solar Feeders Prices on the road-ready feed carts start at $2 950 They come with a removable tongue with the choice of a 2-in ball or standard hitch pin The removable tongue reduces the risk to livestock and the risk of theft The hopper trough and base are made from heavy-duty 12-ga steel and are available in 3 standard sizes The 1 000-lb unit is designed to handle up to 10 head of cattle 20 sheep or 40 goats The 2 500-lb feed cart is designed for twice that many livestock The 6 000-lb feeder has a tandem axle electric brakes and highway lighting It can handle up to 45 head at a time The company also builds larger units with gooseneck hitches The automated feeder operates on a 12-volt system with a battery charged by solar panel It has a low power draw and can run for up to two weeks without a solar charge A vibrating motor attachment can be added for handling sticky feed When activated feed drops onto a spinner plate that spreads it out across feed troughs mounted to the sides of the feed cart Access to feed can be limited with optional drop-down creep panels on one or more sides Panels can be raised by a powered wrench or with an optional 12-volt system Access to feed can be limited even more by adding the optional protective guards for use with goats and other climbers To see the Solar Feeder in action visit www FARMSHOW com and click on videos Contact: FARM SHOW Followup John Ziegler Solar Feeders P O Box 8554 Fort Smith Ark 72902 ph 479 648-0066; toll free 855 646-7123; John Ziegler@SolarFeeders com; www solarfeeders com

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