Installing the wall mounted automatic hay feeder in a hay shed.

We began by first removing the end wall from the hay shed, and checking the distance between the upright 4x4's. Next we placed the feeder between the upright 4x4's using a tractor to help with the lifting. The feeder is made with a large 4 inch vertical angle iron in each back corner, these are predrilled with holes for lag bolts. Once the feeder is set in place it is a simple matter of bolting the unit to the 2x4's or in this case the 4x4's.


After the feeder is set in place the hopper is easily pulled open and ready for filling with hay. The hopper is on hinges and folds in for ease of shipping and handling. In our situation we also extended the roof of the hay shed to completely cover the unit. Another option would be to install the outside wall of the feeder flush with the outside of the shed. Either way, this allows the feed hopper to be filled with hay as much as possible and be kept completely dry from the weather.