120-Lamb Automatic Milk Feeder

The 120-Lamb Automatic Milk Feeder is a high-capacity automatic nursing system designed for professional artificial rearing of lambs and goat kids. The machine automatically combines powdered milk replacer with heated water and prepares fresh warm milk whenever the feeding reservoir requires replenishment.

The reference configuration is designed for up to 120 lambs or goat kids and operates around the clock, allowing young animals to access milk through multiple teat stations. A large milk powder hopper, integrated water heating system and automatic mixing assembly reduce the labor associated with preparing and distributing milk by hand.

Its stainless steel construction and centralized feeding arrangement make the system suitable for commercial sheep farms, dairy goat operations, intensive lambing facilities and modern steel-structure livestock buildings where reliable feeding, durability and efficient farm workflow are required.

• High-Capacity Feeding: Reference configuration supports artificial milk feeding for up to 120 lambs or goat kids.
• 24/7 On-Demand Operation: Provides access to freshly prepared warm milk throughout the day and night.
• Automatic Milk Preparation: Automatically mixes powdered milk replacer with heated water at the selected concentration.
• 25 kg Powder Hopper: Large-capacity milk replacer storage reduces the frequency of manual refilling during intensive rearing periods.
• Six Feeding Teats: Multiple teat positions allow simultaneous suckling and efficient group management.
• Integrated Water Heating: Heated water is maintained for preparation of warm milk replacer.
• Automatic Refill Principle: The feeder prepares another milk portion when the milk level in the mixing bowl falls.
• Adjustable Milk Concentration: Powder-to-water ratio can be set according to the selected milk replacer and feeding program.
• Stainless Steel Construction: Provides a durable, hygienic structure for demanding commercial livestock environments.
• Reduced Labor Requirement: Minimizes repetitive bottle preparation, milk warming and individual hand feeding.
• Project Integration: Feeding stations, hose routing, electrical requirements and pen layout can be configured according to project requirements.

The feeder is connected to a clean water supply and appropriate electrical power source. Powdered milk replacer is loaded into the storage hopper, and the integrated heating system maintains water for milk preparation.

When the milk level in the front mixing bowl decreases, the control system automatically initiates a new preparation cycle. A measured quantity of milk powder and warm water enters the mixing bowl and is blended into fresh milk at the selected concentration.

Prepared milk is transferred through flexible hoses to teat stations positioned within the lamb or kid pens. Animals draw milk through the teats by natural suckling action, allowing feeding to occur throughout the day without repeated manual bottle preparation.

Preparing relatively small quantities on demand helps maintain a continuous supply of fresh warm milk while reducing the time that mixed milk remains in the feeding system.

Final technical specifications should be confirmed according to the selected configuration, local electrical standard and livestock project requirements.

• Large commercial sheep breeding farms
• Dairy goat kid rearing facilities
• Artificial rearing of orphaned or rejected lambs
• Supplementary feeding of triplet and multiple-birth lambs
• Intensive lambing sheds
• Young-stock nursery buildings
• Commercial goat breeding operations
• Livestock breeding and research centers
• Modular lamb nursery pen systems
• Steel-structure sheep and goat housing projects

• Feeding capacity according to flock size and management system
• Number and arrangement of teat feeding stations
• Feeding hose length according to pen layout
• Alternative teat configurations available upon request
• Electrical specification according to local power standards
• Water connection arrangement according to project requirements
• Milk powder hopper capacity available according to selected system
• Machine cabinet and installation configuration
• OEM identification and export packaging available upon request
• Complete feeding layouts designed according to local climate and farm conditions

Installation:

1. Place the feeder on a level, dry and stable floor in a protected equipment area adjacent to the lamb or kid nursery.
2. Provide an electrical supply matching the specified voltage, current and local electrical code.
3. Connect the feeder to a clean and reliable water supply.
4. Provide convenient drainage in the equipment area for washing and sanitation.
5. Route milk hoses from the machine to the designated teat holders while avoiding excessive hose length, sharp bends and livestock interference.
6. Secure teat holders to livestock gates, pen panels or partitions at a suitable nursing height.
7. Load the milk replacer hopper and configure the required milk concentration and temperature.
8. Commission the machine and confirm powder dosing, water supply, heating, mixing and milk delivery before animals enter the feeding group.

Routine Maintenance:

• Clean the mixing bowl and all milk-contact components according to the daily farm hygiene program.
• Flush milk hoses thoroughly to prevent milk residue and biofilm accumulation.
• Inspect teats regularly for cracking, bite damage, hardening or deformation.
• Keep the milk replacer hopper dry and remove accumulated powder when necessary.
• Check the powder dosing mechanism for caking or obstruction.
• Inspect the water pump, heater and temperature control system periodically.
• Keep electrical components protected from direct washing and excessive moisture.
• Replace worn teats, hoses, seals and other milk-contact parts according to service condition.

Q1: How many lambs can the feeder support?

The reference high-capacity configuration is designed for up to 120 lambs or goat kids.

Q2: Does the feeder prepare milk automatically?

Yes. The machine automatically combines powdered milk replacer and warm water when additional milk is required in the mixing bowl.

Q3: Can animals drink during the night?

Yes. The system is designed for continuous on-demand operation, allowing lambs and goat kids to access warm milk throughout the day and night.

Q4: How many teats are provided?

The reference configuration includes six feeding teats installed on three double-position holders.

Q5: What size is the milk powder hopper?

The reference high-capacity feeder uses a 25 kg milk replacer hopper.

Q6: Can the milk concentration be adjusted?

Yes. The powder-to-water concentration can be adjusted according to the milk replacer manufacturer's instructions and the farm feeding program.

Q7: Can it also be used for goat kids?

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

Q8: What utilities are required?

The feeder requires clean water and a suitable electrical supply. The reference configuration uses 230 V / 16 A power, while project-specific electrical options should be confirmed before ordering.

Q9: Is the feeder suitable for commercial livestock buildings?

Yes. Its high feeding capacity, stainless steel structure and centralized milk preparation system make it suitable for intensive nursery facilities and commercial sheep or goat housing projects.

Q10: Can SHEWUYOU adapt the installation layout?

Yes. Hose routing, teat-station quantity, pen arrangement, electrical configuration and related livestock equipment can be supplied according to project requirements.