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Ample feed capacity
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Easy to move
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Easy to clean
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Feeder can be used on its own without the water tank
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Water capacity 250l drinker
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Water level indicator
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Made from durable plastic and 25 year galvanized metal finish
In recent years the Farrow Feeder has become the widely accepted way forward when feeding individual penned lactating sows. When these units are paired up with a clean water tank they provide perfectly for the needs of modern high performing sows.
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Prevents birds getting to the feed
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Reduces flocks of birds gathering around the pig unit
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All food fed to the sow each day is eaten by the sow only
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Sow can return later in the day to eat more food so no requirement for twice a day feeding
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Sow rolls can be replaced with pellets reducing feed cost
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Feeder has the ability to hold the feed door open for sows not used to farrow feeders
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No nutrient leaching into soil
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Easy to control feed rationing
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Reduction in feed required compared to ground feeding
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Pigs have clean water all year round
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Dependable supply of clean water even in short periods of freezing conditions compared to traditional troughs
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Lactating sows drink more than they would from troughs so stay better hydrated, this enables them to stay cool, eat more and produce more milk
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Back-up water stored in 250l tank
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Clean water improves livestock health
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Less water used due as no evaporation or displacement by wind or sows
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Simple visual check of water level
