We have been looking for something that will allow the lambs easy access to feed but keep the ewes out. Easier said than done. Those sheep are very intelligent when it comes to sneaking food. The ladies get fed grain along with hay. The lambs don't stand a chance. The feed is gone before the little ones can push their way to the trough. Like so many farms, we have plenty of scrap wood around the barn. Ted was busy one morning while I was at work. He called with excitement in his voice and told me it was finished. I said "what was finished"? He described our new creep feeder over the phone. I just couldn't picture it in my mind. I couldn't wait to get home and see his creation. This is our new creep feeder. It isn't fancy. It didn't cost a fortune, but it serves a wonderful purpose.
The grain is in small refillable feeders on the back wall. The lambs can go in and eat without having to fight off ewes. It isn't that the ewes are hungry. Sheep will eat until they die. Like goats, they just don't stop.
What a great design. The top has a door, complete with hinges to make refilling the feeders easy.
Please don't tell the lambs but it will soon be time to wean. No more mama's milk. They will be separated into the new pasture. I will post pictures of the new shelter tomorrow. Busy times here on the farm. Much Love and Prayers from Mainely Ewes Farm.
Please don't tell the lambs but it will soon be time to wean. No more mama's milk. They will be separated into the new pasture. I will post pictures of the new shelter tomorrow. Busy times here on the farm. Much Love and Prayers from Mainely Ewes Farm.
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That's an awesome creep feeder, Kelly! It's so sad when they have to be weaned.... I hate to hear them cry like that.
Yeah Ted! Great job! Hmmm....maybe you have a sideline business here???? :)
Lisa
Paula, I it breaks my heart to hear the lambs cry. Lambert just got moved to the barn and he is having a fit. He thinks he is a house lamb.
Lisa, I don't know what I would do without Ted. I love the earrings.
Oooo. That's creepy. And, by the way, wait just a goat darned minute! Goats are far more intelligent than sheep and we know when to stop eating. Well, except for Boo, but MOST of us know.
Very cool!
What you don't want a dog/lamb? (dog/goats rock hehe)
Very cool idea. Hope the moms don't tear it up trying to get at the grain. Looks very strong though.
Great job Ted!! you're very like my maintenance man-he can come up with something out of scraps of odds and ends he saved over the years-cause was "too good" to throw out!! Oh the little lambkins will be unhappy for a few days!! I remember that well!
Okay, I've got to show this post to hubby and tell him I have next year's project for him to start now (it'll take him that long to finish it). That is great! We are getting ready to wean also. I have to warn the neighbors...
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