Universal Ultimate Lick Feeder 1250L

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HOW IT WORKS

• Universal Feeders can either be used as saliva lick feeders or ad-lib feeders. Our pricing is based on the Feeder being set up for saliva lick feeding with the Ad-lib pieces being an added attachment for the Original models - Ultimate models now have a higher trough as standard.
• With the Universal Feeders saliva lick feeding system livestock use their tongue and saliva to draw feed out from between two plates.
• When the animal’s tongue goes into the groove, the feed that sticks to their tongue is the ration that they can consume. The saliva decreases with progressive licks until the animal is unable to obtain any more feed.
• Livestock will leave the feeder once they are unable to obtain more feed, enabling other animals to have their turn.
• The age and the breed of the livestock are both factors which affect the calibration of the feeder. For this reason, Universal Feeders supply a guide for the initial calibration; however, the most accurate rates will be achieved through self-calibration.
• With Universal Feeders Original feeding system, one plate (adjuster) determines the height and another adjuster determines the width of the feed available. Both adjusters are accessed from within the feeding area.
• The patent pending ULTIMATE SERIES uses one plate to control both the height and the width of the feed available and all changes are made from outside the feeding area.

SALIVA LICK FEEDING BENEFITS

• Controlled daily intake of grain
• Feeding time is set by the animal
• Greatly reduced risk of acidosis
• Reduced wastage (over eating) and spillage
• No selective eating of grain types
• Controlled feeding rates
• Improved rumen efficiency
• Reduced feeding costs
• Reduced mis-mothering
• Reduced labour costs
• = INCREASED PROFIT

STRONG SIDES

• This area is usually the weakest part of most feeders
• Unique design has 3 bends
• Moisture unable to run down sides
• Easier to lift with forks
• Withstands greater pressure from cattle
• 2mm sheet for hopper area

NEW FEATURES

• Cleaning tool - Stored in the enclosed side of the feeder and has two bends on the end of it to hook underneath the bottom of the adjuster
• New base frame - Can be used for both cattle and young lambs. A step has been added half way up the cattle base frame to allow young lambs to reach the feed
• New gutter - Stops dirt going behind the adjuster and diverts water away from feed area
• Larger diverter plate to feed grain away from the bottom corners of the feeder
• Internal supports are welded on an angle so the feed doesn’t lodge on top
• Slots in the feed area to allow water to drain
• Higher trough design - Nothing to be added for ad-lib feeding
• New shape feeding area that takes way the bottom angle piece completely where feed sits against. This is now incorporated into the shape of the base and one less place for moisture to sit underneath
• Improved ratchets

ULTIMATE SERIES

The Ultimate Series is Universal Feeders unique one adjuster saliva lick feeder design. Over an extended period, Universal Feeders have developed and tested a new saliva lick feeder concept to improve aspects affecting the lifespan of the feeder, accuracy of feeding rates and the usability for both the farmer and livestock. The aim was to make a feeder that was superior to any other feeder on the market. We have always been proud of the heavy material we use and strength of the Universal Feeder but we wanted more.

Benefits of the Ultimate Series:

1. Not to require a bottom adjuster that is susceptible to corrosion on itself and the base: The combination of saliva, rain and dirt creates the perfect environment for corrosion. The bottom adjuster in our original design (like most manufacturers) is bolted against the base of the feeder. This allows moisture and dirt to penetrate and stay between the two metal pieces. This causes rust between the base and bottom adjuster and can also cause corrosion in the bolts and cage nuts even though they are marine grade stainless steel. Our Ultimate Series one adjuster saliva lick feeder has removed the bottom adjuster. This means that this is now a fixed plate that is sealed at the top to prevent moisture and dirt from being able to penetrate and the only moving part is suspended from the base of the feeder. It has also removed the need for any bolts for adjustment being in the feeding area. Our latest Ultimate Series models now have slots cut into the base above the bottom adjuster allowing water to drain. With any expense on a farm or station the lifespan determines the true cost. The longer we can make our feeders to last, the better.
2. Make it quick & easy and to adjust rates without any spanners: Accessing the feeding area to adjust the depth and the width of the feed isn’t always easy especially once the feeding area gets a thick layer of dirt and moisture over it or if bolts have been over tightened into the cage nuts. When the feeder isn’t empty, it can also be hard to change the bottom adjuster setting without allowing anything underneath the adjuster. It is common due to time spent and difficult access, for the adjusters not to be adjusted perfectly all the time, which can waste money. Our new design uses easily accessible galvanized ratchets. These are all mounted on the side of the feeder to move the adjuster up, down, in and out. This means there are no spanners, bolts or cage nuts and it is so easy to make the adjustments millimetre accurate and no need to access the feed area for adjustment.
3. Remove sharp edges in feed area and enclose any external adjustment: With our original design the upper adjuster has four supports that are all within the feeding area. These can pose a risk for livestock when they are feeding if they hit these areas with force. When looking at shifting the adjustment to the sides of the feeder we wanted to make sure we didn’t create another area that livestock could harm themselves on. The one adjuster that is in our Ultimate Series is made from 8mm steel. This alleviates the need for any internal supports that could pose a risk to livestock. With all the adjustment being done from the side of the feeder we have made an easily removable reinforced shelter to cover all of these components. This protects the livestock from any sharp edges and also protects the components from the weather and damage caused by livestock.
4. Make it easier to achieve lower rates: The limiting factor of getting very low rates of feed per day is getting the grain/pellets into the lick area. If the adjusters are too close the grain/pellets will not flow freely. When in drought situations or maintenance feeding this can cause animals to miss out on feed or excessive valuable grain be used because the adjusters are open too far. With our tongue restrictor the top 10mm are closed off which creates extra width in the grain tray. This means that if the tongue restrictor is set at 10mm the width of feed is actually 20mm in the tray. The more freely flowing feed makes it easier to achieve low rates.
5. Finer and more accurate adjustments: With the cage nut system on our original design, achieving an even and accurate setting could be tedious. The galvanized ratchets that we are using on the Ultimate Series have a thread which makes is far easier to confidently set that feeder to the setting that you want.
6. Design a tongue restrictor that is easy to swing away to clean the feed area: There are two problems with any tongue restrictor that is secured over top of a bottom adjuster. The first problem is that there is an area between the bottom adjuster and the tongue restrictor that always catch feed, dirt and moisture until the restrictor is removed for cleaning. The second problem is that the restrictor is awkward to remove and then replace after the feed area is cleaned. The solution in our Ultimate Series is a swing away tongue restrictor. The swing away design allows the feed area to be very easily cleaned with the removal of only two pins on each side. This allows full access to the feed area for cleaning maintenance before it is simply swung back to its feeding position. Because of the swinging design, any feed dirt or moisture that goes between the bottom plate and tongue restrictor simply falls into the bottom spill tray. This alleviates any corrosion issues caused by alternative tongue restrictor guards. The slotted arm design means that both the height and width of the adjuster can be changed and the restrictor will follow.

UNIQUE FEATURES

Checker Plate Skids

• Reduce the ground disturbance
• Ensures the feeder is always on level ground with internal skid

Internal SHS Support

• All feeder models have 25x25x2mm SHS supports within the feeder
• Supports significantly increase the strength of the feeder

Forklift Sleeves

• 350x100x4mm
• Increased lifting strength

Restricter Guard

• Restrictor guard is optional
• Ability to achieve rates less than 200gms/day
• Stops binding of grain

Premium Quality Materials

• Stainless steel adjuster bolts and cage nuts

Handles

• Extended long handles for easy access
• Angle pieces stop the lid from blowing open

RHS Lid Hinges

• Reduces twisting in lid when opening

Towable

• When set on our optional wheeled bases means they can be moved with ease

Sight Glasses

• Three large sight glasses for level check on one end and one on opposite end for extra light

Sub Frame

• Made from 50x50x3mm & 40x40x3mm RHS
• 4 skids for increased stability
• Checker plate to help stop soil erosion
• Flat rolled bends to prevent water from pooling
• Hot dip galvanized after welding
• Unlike other feeders our sub-frame has a piece of RHS underneath the feed tray making it possible to move the feeder with feed in it
• Forklift sleeves are welded underneath this piece of RHS instead of directly to the feeder

Heavy & Strong

• Hard to blow over with a heavy sub- frame
• Easy to move with our fully trussed sub-frame
• The Feeder can be either skid towed or lifted with feed inside
• Greater longevity with the strength of Feeder

Heavy Duty Materials

• 2mm sheet steel is used for the hopper area
• Strength in this area is critically important not only because of the high amount of force from livestock, but also due to the large amount of components that draw strength from this area
• The main skids are made from 50x50x40mm RHS, which enables the feeder to be skid towed
• In addition to the main skids, there are also 40x40x3mm outer skids
• The internal RHS bracing within the feeder increases hopper strength for both livestock pressure and feeder filling