Compact Automatic Lamb Milk Feeder

The Compact Automatic Lamb Milk Feeder is a space-saving automatic nursing system developed for artificial rearing of lambs and goat kids. The feeder automatically combines powdered milk replacer with warm water at the required concentration and supplies freshly mixed milk to multiple teat stations.

The reference OVIS-40 configuration is optimized for approximately 40-60 lambs or goat kids and provides four feeding nipples. Its compact cabinet format is particularly suitable for lambing sheds, nursery pens and small-to-medium commercial livestock farms where floor space and labor efficiency are important.

The feeder requires only suitable electrical power and a clean running-water connection, allowing straightforward integration into existing livestock houses, modular pen layouts and new steel-structure sheep or goat buildings.

• Compact Automatic Feeding: Combines milk powder storage, warm-water preparation, dosing and mixing in one compact machine.
• Fresh Milk on Demand: Automatically prepares small quantities of milk replacer instead of storing large volumes of pre-mixed milk.
• 40-60 Animal Reference Capacity: Suitable for commercial nursery groups of lambs and goat kids.
• Four Feeding Nipples: Multiple nursing points allow several animals to feed from the system throughout the day.
• Adjustable Milk Concentration: Powder-to-water ratio can be adjusted according to milk replacer instructions and feeding management.
• Warm Milk Preparation: Integrated water heating supports consistent milk temperature during preparation.
• Reduced Manual Labor: Eliminates repeated hand mixing and bottle preparation for individual animals.
• 24-Hour Feeding Access: Supports frequent small meals according to the natural suckling behavior of lambs and kids.
• Simple Utility Requirements: Requires electrical power and running water for normal operation.
• Project Integration: Teat panel layout, tubing and electrical configuration can be adapted according to project requirements.

Milk replacer powder is loaded into the hopper and the machine is connected to a clean water supply. The internal heating system maintains warm water for milk preparation.

When additional milk is required, the dosing mechanism transfers a measured amount of powder into the mixing bowl while warm water is added. The mixing motor blends both ingredients into a fresh portion of milk replacer.

Prepared milk is supplied through flexible tubing to remote nipple panels installed in the livestock pen. Lambs and goat kids can suckle from the nipples according to their natural feeding frequency.

The system therefore reduces repeated manual mixing and allows one compact feeder to support a group of artificially reared young animals.

• Commercial sheep breeding farms
• Goat kid rearing facilities
• Orphan lamb artificial rearing
• Triplet and multiple-birth lamb management
• Dairy sheep and dairy goat operations
• Lambing and kidding sheds
• Young-stock nursery pens
• Livestock breeding facilities
• Small and medium intensive farms
• Steel-structure livestock buildings and modular nursery projects

• Electrical voltage according to destination market
• Nipple station layout according to flock size
• Milk tubing length according to pen arrangement
• Milk concentration settings according to feeding program
• Spare nipples, hoses and maintenance kits available upon request
• OEM identification and packaging available upon request
• Complete installation layout designed according to local climate and farm conditions

Installation:

1. Place the feeder on a stable and level floor in a dry equipment area.
2. Connect the machine to clean running water.
3. Provide electrical power matching the selected machine specification.
4. Install nipple panels on livestock pen rails at an appropriate height.
5. Route milk tubing without excessive length or sharp bends.
6. Test water temperature, powder dosing, mixing and nipple delivery before normal operation.

Maintenance:

• Clean the mixing bowl and milk-contact components according to the daily hygiene schedule.
• Flush milk tubing regularly.
• Inspect nipples for cracking, bite damage or deformation.
• Keep the powder hopper dry and free from compacted milk replacer.
• Inspect the sensor, thermostat and dosing mechanism during routine servicing.
• Replace worn hoses, nipples and seals as required.

Q1: How many animals can the feeder serve?

The reference compact OVIS-40 configuration is optimized for approximately 40-60 lambs or goat kids.

Q2: How many nipples are included?

The reference system provides four lamb or goat kid nipples.

Q3: Does it automatically mix milk replacer?

Yes. The machine automatically mixes measured quantities of powdered milk replacer with warm water.

Q4: Can milk concentration be changed?

Yes. The powder-to-water ratio can be adjusted according to the milk replacer specification and feeding program.

Q5: Can it feed goat kids?

Yes. The system is designed for both lambs and goat kids.

Q6: What connections are required?

A clean running-water supply and appropriate electrical connection are required.

Q7: Is it suitable for small livestock houses?

Yes. Its compact dimensions make it particularly suitable for nursery rooms and farms where equipment space is limited.

Q8: Can the system be customized?

Yes. Electrical configuration, tubing layout, feeding stations and related accessories can be supplied according to project requirements.