40–60 Lamb Automatic Milk Feeder

The 40–60 Lamb Automatic Milk Feeder is a compact automatic nursing system developed for artificial rearing of lambs and goat kids. It automatically combines powdered milk replacer with warm water to prepare fresh milk in small quantities according to feeding demand.

Designed for groups of up to approximately 60 lambs or kids, the reference configuration provides four teat feeding positions. Young animals can access milk throughout the feeding period without repeated manual bottle preparation, helping farms reduce labor during intensive lambing and kidding seasons.

The system is suitable for commercial sheep farms, goat farms, breeding operations and livestock nursery facilities. Its compact footprint also allows installation in existing barns or integration into new steel-structure livestock buildings and modular pen systems.

• 40–60 Animal Feeding Capacity: Designed for small to medium commercial groups of lambs and goat kids.
• Automatic Milk Preparation: Mixes powdered milk replacer with heated water automatically, eliminating routine hand mixing.
• On-Demand Fresh Feeding: Prepares small quantities of milk as required instead of keeping a large volume of mixed milk standing for extended periods.
• Four Teat Stations: Four nipple connections provide multiple simultaneous feeding points for group-reared animals.
• Adjustable Concentration: Milk replacer concentration can be set according to the selected feeding program and powder manufacturer's instructions.
• Warm-Water Mixing: Integrated water heating supports consistent preparation temperature for milk replacer.
• Reduced Manual Labor: Helps eliminate repeated bottle filling, hand mixing and individual feeding throughout the day.
• Compact Installation: Suitable for lambing barns, goat kid nurseries and protected livestock equipment rooms where floor space is limited.
• Serviceable Components: Teats, tubing and milk-contact components can be inspected, cleaned and replaced as required.
• Project Integration: Feeding-point layout, hose routing and utility arrangement can be adapted according to livestock housing design and project requirements.

The feeder is connected to a clean water supply and the appropriate electrical source. Dry milk replacer is loaded into the hopper, while the integrated tank heats water for milk preparation.

When the feeding circuit requires additional milk, the machine automatically meters warm water and powdered milk replacer into the mixing section. The two components are blended at the selected concentration to produce a fresh portion of liquid feed.

Prepared milk is available through tubing connected to four teat stations. Lambs or goat kids suckle from the teats according to demand, allowing the machine to serve a group continuously without repeated manual preparation.

The on-demand mixing principle helps reduce milk replacer waste and supports a more consistent supply of freshly prepared milk compared with preparing large batches manually.

• Artificial rearing of orphaned or rejected lambs
• Supplementary feeding of triplets and multiple-birth lambs
• Commercial sheep breeding farms
• Dairy and meat goat kid nurseries
• Intensive lambing and kidding facilities
• Young-stock nursery pens
• Livestock breeding and research farms
• Small and medium automatic-rearing projects
• Livestock equipment dealer and distributor programs
• Steel-structure sheep and goat housing projects

• Electrical specification according to destination market requirements
• Feeding teat type according to animal age and farm management
• Milk tubing length and routing according to pen layout
• Teat panel configuration available upon request
• Replacement teat, tubing and valve kits available upon request
• Machine location and utility layout according to livestock building design
• Export packaging and OEM identification according to project requirements
• Complete feeding-system configuration designed according to local climate and farm conditions

Installation:

1. Position the feeder on a stable, level floor in a dry and protected area adjacent to the lamb or goat kid pens.
2. Provide the electrical supply specified for the selected machine configuration.
3. Connect the feeder to a clean and reliable running-water supply.
4. Route milk tubing to the four teat stations without excessive bends or unnecessary hose length.
5. Install teat panels securely on pen partitions at an appropriate nursing height.
6. Fill the hopper with suitable milk replacer and configure the required milk concentration.
7. Test water heating, powder dosing, mixing and all four feeding points before introducing animals.

Routine Maintenance:

• Inspect the machine and feeding points every day during operation.
• Clean the mixing bowl and milk-contact surfaces regularly according to the farm hygiene program.
• Flush and clean milk tubing to prevent accumulation of milk residue.
• Inspect teats for cracking, bite damage, hardening or excessive wear.
• Keep the milk powder hopper clean and dry to prevent powder bridging or contamination.
• Inspect dosing and mixing components for powder deposits or obstruction.
• Check the heating system and water supply regularly for reliable operation.
• Replace worn teats, tubing, seals and other milk-contact components when required.

Q1: How many lambs can this automatic feeder serve?

The reference machine is optimized for up to approximately 60 lambs or goat kids and is well suited to groups in the 40–60 animal range.

Q2: How many feeding teats are provided?

The reference configuration provides four teat feeding positions for lambs or goat kids.

Q3: Does the feeder mix milk automatically?

Yes. The machine automatically combines powdered milk replacer with warm water at the selected concentration.

Q4: What size is the milk powder hopper?

The reference configuration has an approximately 9 kg / 25 lb powder hopper.

Q5: What is the water tank capacity?

The reference machine uses an approximately 8 L / 2 gal water tank.

Q6: Can it feed goat kids as well as lambs?

Yes. The system is designed for automatic milk feeding of both lambs and goat kids.

Q7: What utilities are needed?

A suitable electrical supply and clean running water are required. Drainage near the machine is also recommended for easier hygiene management.

Q8: Can milk concentration be adjusted?

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

Q9: Can it be installed in an existing sheep barn?

Yes. The compact machine can be installed in many existing livestock buildings where suitable power, clean water and protected equipment space are available.

Q10: Can the system configuration be customized?

Yes. Electrical specification, teat arrangement, tubing layout, spare-parts package and installation design can be supplied according to project requirements.