Hay is vital for young animal development, but it's often wasted through trampling and spoilage. The JFC HF Series Hay Feeders offer an efficient, hygienic, and waste-reducing solution for delivering forage to your calves, sheep, or horses.
Manufactured from tough, impact-resistant polyethylene, these feeders are designed for both indoor and outdoor use. They ensure a steady supply of clean, fresh hay or forage, encouraging healthy rumen development and reducing overall feed costs.
Hay Feeder Options in the HF Series
The JFC HF line includes two primary models tailored for different group sizes and feeding strategies:
1. JFC HF80 Mini Hay Feeder (80 Litre)
The perfect partner for individual or small-group calf housing (ideal for use with JFC Calf Hutch Systems). This compact feeder ensures your smallest stock have dedicated access to clean forage.
- Best For: Calves, lambs, or small groups of young stock.
- Key Feature: Features a hinged lid for rear filling, enhancing farmer safety and reducing disturbance to the animals. The covered design keeps hay dry and protected from weather and contamination.
2. JFC SHF150 Slow Hay Feeder (165 Litre)
A high-capacity solution engineered to reduce consumption speed and minimize waste for groups of stock.
- Best For: Larger groups of calves, horses, or sheep.
- Key Feature: Designed to promote a slower pace of feeding to aid digestion, reduce boredom, and significantly cut down on hay spoilage and spillage compared to traditional methods.
Core Features for Farm Efficiency
- Reduced Hay Wastage: By providing hay in a contained unit, the feeders prevent animals from pulling large amounts onto the ground to be trampled and fouled, saving you money on feed.
- All-Weather Protection: The robust design and covered tops ensure the hay remains dry, palatable, and nutritious, regardless of the weather.
- Fast, Secure Mounting: Both models are fitted with galvanized steel hanging brackets for quick, simple, and secure attachment to any standard gate, rail, or fence line.
- Hygiene and Safety: The smooth, seamless plastic surface prevents feed build-up and is incredibly easy to wash and disinfect. The rounded, fracture-resistant edges ensure maximum animal safety.