DE Engineers have developed a fully automatic feed system incorporating our unique ‘Deep Vee’ feed tray design, as featured in our round feeders, to minimize feed waste. This advanced system can draw feed directly from large field bins or silos, significantly reducing the time and effort required to feed livestock..

Our innovative ‘Deep Vee’ feed tray is designed to encourage animals to use their tongues while feeding, which naturally dry out during the process. This prompts sheep to step away for a drink, creating space for other animals to feed and preventing larger animals from consuming excessive amounts. The design effectively reduces feed waste caused by overeating and feed being flicked out of the tray, while also ensuring that shy feeders have equal access.

Both sides of the feed tray can be adjusted to a different height depending on the size of the sheep or the amount of feed required in each paddock.

We have designed the drive system of the automatic feeder to operate with a 24-volt motor, powered by batteries and a 24-volt solar charging system. This eliminates the need for inverters or 240-volt electrics, with all functions controlled via a Bluetooth timer.

Currently, we utilize a 50mm center-less auger driven by a 750W motor, capable of delivering approximately 600kg of feed per hour. For larger operations, there is an option to upgrade to a 1500W motor, which can power a larger diameter auger over a distance of 24 meters.

Hoppers can be made to suit any silo for single direction or double hoppers for left and right feeding of 2 units.

Hoppers can be fitted to field bins or silo cones with an extended hopper.

Supply feed from large or small silos, field bins or we can supply a small feed bin to suit customers requirements.