6-Station Automatic Lamb Feeder

The 6-Station Automatic Lamb Feeder is a commercial milk replacer feeding system designed for artificial rearing of lambs and goat kids. The machine automatically combines measured milk powder with temperature-controlled water and supplies freshly prepared feed to as many as six remote suction points.

A six-station configuration is particularly suitable for larger lambing units where several nursery pens need to be served from one central preparation machine. Each suction point can supply a separate feeding area, allowing the farm to organize animals by age, size or management group while reducing repetitive bottle and bucket feeding work.

The system can be integrated into commercial sheep houses, goat nurseries and steel-structure livestock buildings. Machine location, teat-station arrangement, hose routing and utility connections can be coordinated with the overall farm layout according to project requirements.

• Up to Six Feeding Stations: One central machine can supply as many as six suction points for multi-pen lamb or goat kid rearing.
• Fresh Milk Replacer Preparation: Powder and warm water are mixed in small portions to provide freshly prepared feed throughout the day.
• Automatic Powder Dosing: Milk replacer quantity can be adjusted separately from the water portion to suit different feeding programs.
• Electronic Temperature Control: A boiler, temperature sensor and electronic heating regulation maintain suitable preparation temperature.
• Minimum Temperature Monitoring: Helps prevent feeding when water temperature falls below the configured operating requirement.
• High Mixing Capacity: The reference six-station configuration prepares approximately 2.5-3 L of feed per minute.
• Practical Portion Counter: Supports routine monitoring of prepared feed quantities and machine operation.
• Flexible Teat Installation: Height-adjustable mounting and variable teat positioning can be used to accommodate lambs and goat kids of different ages.
• Semi-Automatic Cleaning: Mixer cleaning and hose-cleaning accessories simplify routine hygiene management.
• Labor-Saving Operation: Reduces repeated manual milk mixing, bottle filling and individual feeding work during intensive lambing periods.
• Commercial Farm Integration: Suitable for modular pen systems, galvanized livestock partitions and complete sheep or goat housing projects.

The feeder is connected to a clean water supply and suitable electrical service. Milk replacer powder is loaded into the storage hopper, while the integrated boiler heats water and the temperature control system monitors preparation conditions.

When feed is required, the machine meters predetermined quantities of milk powder and heated water into the mixer. The ingredients are blended into a uniform portion and made available to the suction system.

Up to six milk hoses connect the central feeder to separate teat stations. When lambs or goat kids nurse at these stations, freshly prepared feed is available without requiring workers to mix and distribute individual bottles.

The multi-station arrangement allows one machine to serve several pens, helping commercial farms organize young animals efficiently while maintaining centralized feed preparation and hygiene management.

Final specifications can be configured according to electrical standards, flock size, farm layout and project requirements.

• Commercial sheep breeding farms
• Dairy goat farms and goat kid nurseries
• Artificial rearing of orphaned lambs
• Motherless lamb and goat kid rearing
• Supplementary feeding of triplets and multiple-birth lambs
• Large lambing sheds and maternity facilities
• Multi-pen nursery feeding systems
• Livestock breeding and research centers
• Commercial livestock equipment projects
• Steel-structure sheep and goat housing projects

• Up to six suction points according to flock and pen arrangement
• Milk hose length according to building and pen layout
• Teat position and mounting height according to animal age
• Electrical configuration available according to local power standards
• Optional mixer heating available upon request
• Optional water tank for installations with insufficient water pressure
• Optional height-adjustable front plate and teat mounting system
• Fly protection and hygiene accessories available upon request
• OEM identification and export packaging according to project requirements
• Complete feeding system layout designed according to local climate and farm conditions

Installation:

1. Install the feeder on a stable, level and dry floor in a protected equipment area.
2. Provide an electrical connection matching the selected machine specification.
3. Connect a clean and reliable pressurized water supply.
4. Provide suitable drainage near the machine for routine cleaning operations.
5. Route up to six suction hoses to the required lamb or goat kid nursery pens.
6. Install teat stations securely on compatible pen rails or livestock partitions.
7. Adjust teat height and orientation to suit the size of the animals.
8. Check powder dosing, water temperature, mixing performance and all six suction points before commissioning.

Routine Maintenance:

• Clean the mixer and all milk-contact surfaces according to the farm hygiene schedule.
• Flush and clean suction hoses regularly to prevent milk deposits and biofilm formation.
• Use the hose-cleaning system or compatible cleaning equipment for longer milk lines.
• Inspect teats for cracks, bite damage and excessive wear.
• Keep the powder hopper and dosing mechanism clean and dry.
• Verify water temperature and heating operation regularly.
• Inspect electrical connections, water fittings and hose joints for damage or leakage.
• Replace worn teats, hoses, seals and other milk-contact components when required.

Q1: What does six-station mean?

It means the automatic feeder can supply up to six separate suction or teat feeding points from one central milk preparation machine.

Q2: How many lambs can one feeding station serve?

The reference system is designed for approximately 20-30 lambs per suction point. Actual stocking should be determined according to animal age, group size and farm management.

Q3: Can six stations serve different pens?

Yes. Suction hoses can be routed to separate nursery pens, allowing one central machine to serve several groups.

Q4: Can the machine feed goat kids?

Yes. The automatic system is suitable for both lambs and goat kids when the teat arrangement and feeding program are configured appropriately.

Q5: Does the feeder automatically prepare milk replacer?

Yes. Powder and heated water are automatically metered and mixed into fresh feed portions according to the selected settings.

Q6: What is the reference milk preparation capacity?

The six-station reference configuration prepares approximately 2.5-3 L of liquid feed per minute.

Q7: What utilities are required?

A suitable electrical supply, clean pressurized water and convenient drainage are normally required for installation and hygiene management.

Q8: Is the system easy to clean?

The mixer is designed for accessible semi-automatic cleaning, while milk hoses can be cleaned using dedicated hose-cleaning equipment.

Q9: Can teat height be adjusted?

Yes. Compatible height-adjustable mounting systems allow teat positions to be adapted for animals of different ages and sizes.

Q10: Can the feeder be integrated into a new livestock building?

Yes. Machine position, water and electrical services, drainage, hose routing and feeding-station locations can be coordinated with the livestock building and pen layout according to project requirements.