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Pig Tractor/mobile Breeder sow pen

By bobp
DIY
I came up with this SOW Tractor after giving some thought to the issue of having sows highly mobile, highly contained and safe healthy and happy. It also solves a problem I've seen in pasture management. If you'll notice alot...
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Created: 2017/12/31 15:36
Updated: 2024/10/15 02:04

Pastured Pig Hut from re-purposed materials

By bobp
DIY
I wanted an easily moved mobile hut for my pastured Piggies. It needed to shed water, block wind, take the abuse but be light enough to handle. I came up with this repurpose idea. In our area of the country...
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Created: 2017/12/31 13:29
Updated: 2024/10/15 01:05
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Movable pig feeders

DIY
A simple grain/slop feeder that withstands a fair amount of jostling and rooting in the pig pen, and can easily be moved when rotating pasture. Made from a plastic drum, three t-stakes, and simple hardware. Would work well for sheep...
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Created: 2016/01/14 14:56
Updated: 2024/10/14 21:05

livestock weigh scales

By Trenton
Ready to Build
A cattle farmer occasionally needs to weigh his animals, but weigh scales for cattle are expensive to purchase for the small operator ($1,000 to $1,500 or more). This is an accurate electronic scale you can make yourself for about...
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Created: 2014/12/15 01:12
Updated: 2024/10/14 19:47

Mineral feeder

Prototype
This is a makeshift salt/mineral feeder that is small, cheap, easy to pull around and simple to make.Great for sheep or small flocks of all kinds that require supplements. I used a $5 rubber door mat for the top flap,...
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Created: 2013/12/05 20:19
Updated: 2024/10/14 20:39

Roostmobile

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A mobile roost for poultry production. Keep those Turklers happy. An easy, inexpensive way for poultry to enjoy free-range activities during the day and access to supplementary feed and water while having the safety of a predator-free roost...
Turkeys
Poultry
Livestock
Universal farm infrastructure/farm shop
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Created: 2012/12/12 05:29
Updated: 2024/11/18 20:57
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