Introduction to Livestock Feeders
Livestock feeders come in many forms, from simple stationary troughs to automated systems, and they are essential for the health, growth, and efficiency of sheep, cattle, and game birds. Choosing the right feeder can save time, reduce waste, and ensure animals get consistent nutrition. Modern feeders can be manual, automatic, stationary, or vehicle-mounted, depending on your farm’s size and needs.
Sheep, Game & Cattle Feeding Solutions
Feeding livestock doesn’t have to be back-breaking. Modern ATV and UTV livestock feeders — from towable sheep snackers to mounted cattle feeders — save time, reduce feed waste, and make daily routines more efficient. Whether you manage sheep, game birds, or cattle, towable or mounted feeders provide precise, consistent distribution without heavy lifting.
This guide explores the types of feeders available and how they can improve feeding on your farm or estate.
Types of Livestock Feeders
There are several types of livestock feeders you can use:
- Stationary feeders: Simple troughs or hoppers placed in a fixed location.
- Automatic feeders: Timed or sensor-based feeders that dispense feed automatically.
- Towable feeders: Can be pulled by ATV or UTV for larger pastures.
- Mounted feeders: Attach to UTVs or ATVs for easy feeding in tight spaces.
ATV Trailed Sheep Feeders
Sheep thrive on regular, evenly distributed feed, but manual feeding can be time-consuming. Towable sheep snackers attach to your ATV and drop measured amounts as you drive, ensuring every animal gets its share.
For smaller flocks or tighter areas, towable sheep feeders still deliver precise, consistent feeding while remaining easy to attach and move with your ATV.
Check out the Sheep Snacker for an efficient feeding solution.
ATV & UTV Game Feeders for Estates
Consistent feeding keeps game birds healthy and strong. ATV trailed game feeders let you cover wide areas quickly while remaining on your vehicle, saving time and effort. See our ATV game feeder for fast, consistent game feeding.
When space is limited, a UTV-mounted game feeder gives precise control in a smaller, portable unit that’s easy to move around your estate. Learn more about the UTV Mounted Game Feeder.
UTV Mounted Cattle Feeders for Efficient Cattle Feeding
Feeding large groups of cattle requires durability and high capacity. UTV-mounted cattle feeders combine robust construction with ease of use, letting you feed quickly while reducing waste. Mounted options are available for tighter access or smaller operations, making cattle feeding more efficient than ever. Learn more about the UTV Cattle Feeder, built for large herd feeding efficiency.
Key Benefits of ATV, UTV, and Other Livestock Feeders
Across sheep, game, and cattle, ATV and UTV livestock feeders provide:
- Time savings – feed large groups in minutes.
- Consistent distribution – every animal receives the right amount.
- Reduced waste – controlled dispensing lowers feed loss.
- Ease of use – towable or mounted solutions protect your back.
Feeding becomes smoother, faster, and more reliable, freeing time for other farm tasks.
Livestock Feeders FAQs
What are livestock feeders?
Livestock feeders are devices used to distribute feed to animals such as sheep, cattle, and game birds. They range from stationary troughs to automated or vehicle-mounted feeders.
What is an ATV trailed sheep feeder?
A sheep feeder that attaches to your ATV and drops feed evenly while you drive, ideal for large or rolling pastures.
Are UTV-mounted feeders practical?
Yes. Mounted feeders are compact, easy to move, and perfect for small flocks or limited space.
Can one feeder type be used for multiple animals?
Some feeders are versatile enough for sheep, game, and cattle with minor adjustments or capacity extensions.
Which is better, a towable. mounted, or stationary livestock feeder?
Towable feeders are ideal for larger flocks and open ground, mounted feeders work best in smaller areas or where manoeuvrability is important, and stationary feeders are simple, low-maintenance solutions for consistent feeding locations.
Find Your Livestock Feeder
Investing in the right feeder is more than convenience—it’s efficiency, health, and reduced labor. Whether you’re feeding sheep, game birds, or cattle, there’s a livestock feeder built to suit your needs, including towable, mounted, r stationary options.
Explore our full range of sheep feeders, game feeders, and cattle feeders:
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