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9L Free-Flow Calf Teat Bucket

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Product Name 9L FREE-FLOW CALF TEAT BUCKET
Product Image 9L free-flow calf teat bucket
Product Overview The 9L Free-Flow Calf Teat Bucket is designed for individual milk and milk-replacer feeding in commercial dairy and beef calf-rearing systems. The sturdy plastic bucket combines a 9-liter reservoir with a single FreeFlow teat and matching connector for simple, controlled calf feeding.

Unlike a conventional ball-valve teat, the FreeFlow teat uses no internal valve. Natural resistance within the teat slows the drinking rate, encouraging calmer suckling and increased saliva production. The open feeding design also provides straightforward access for routine cleaning and sanitation.
Key Features
  • 9 L Capacity: Practical volume for individual calf milk and milk-replacer feeding.
  • Valve-Free FreeFlow Teat: The teat operates without an internal ball valve, creating a simple and open feeding path.
  • Controlled Drinking Speed: Natural teat resistance slows milk intake and supports calm suckling behavior.
  • Supports Saliva Production: Slower suckling encourages salivation, supporting normal digestion during calf milk feeding.
  • Suitable for Regular Feeding Programs: FreeFlow teat configuration is particularly suited to farms feeding calves two to three times per day.
  • Easy-Clean Connector: Open connector geometry provides convenient access during washing.
  • Sturdy Plastic Bucket: Designed for repeated filling, carrying and cleaning in commercial calf barns.
  • Metal Carry Handle: Allows convenient transport between milk preparation and calf housing areas.
  • Secure Holder Options: Compatible holders can stabilize the bucket on calf pens and reduce accidental tipping or milk spillage.
  • Optional Lid: A compatible cover can help protect milk from bedding, dust, flies and other environmental contamination.
Structural Components
  • Plastic Bucket Body: Durable 9 L reservoir for whole milk or prepared milk replacer.
  • FreeFlow Teat: Single replaceable teat designed without a ball-valve mechanism.
  • FreeFlow Connector: Connects the teat to the bucket and provides an easy-clean liquid passage.
  • Metal Carry Handle: Supports filling, transport and daily handling.
  • Integrated Mounting Openings: Allow the bucket to interface with compatible pen-mounted holders.
  • Optional Secure Holder: Fixes the bucket at the upper and lower sections to improve stability during calf feeding.
  • Optional Lid: Covers the open top of the bucket where additional milk protection is required.
Working Principle Milk or prepared milk replacer is poured into the bucket and moves by gravity toward the FreeFlow connector and teat.

The FreeFlow system does not use a ball valve inside the teat. Instead, milk movement is regulated by the natural resistance and opening of the teat as the calf suckles. This creates a slower, controlled drinking pattern while maintaining a relatively simple milk-contact pathway.

After feeding, the teat and connector can be removed for cleaning and the bucket can be washed thoroughly before the next feeding cycle.
Technical Specifications
Product Type Single-Calf Free-Flow Teat Bucket
Reference Capacity 9 L
Reference Dimensions 31 × 24 × 29 cm
Reference Weight Approx. 0.7 kg
Bucket Material Sturdy Plastic
Number of Teats 1
Teat System FreeFlow
Internal Teat Valve No Ball Valve
Reference Teat Dimensions Approx. 5 × 8 × 5 cm
Connector Type FreeFlow Easy-Clean Connector
Reference Connector Dimensions Approx. 5 × 4 × 5 cm
Recommended Feeding Frequency Typically 2–3 Feedings per Day
Carry Handle Metal Handle
Installation Compatible Pen / Fence Holder
Optional Accessories Bucket Lid / Standard Holder / Secure Holder / Foldable Multi-Bucket Holder / Replacement Teat / FreeFlow Connector
Suitable Liquid Whole Milk / Prepared Milk Replacer
Customization Available According to Project Requirements
Applications
  • Commercial dairy calf-rearing facilities
  • Beef calf-rearing farms
  • Individual calf hutches
  • Individual calf pens
  • Calf nursery barns
  • Whole-milk feeding programs
  • Milk-replacer feeding programs
  • Structured two-to-three-times-daily feeding programs
  • Indoor and outdoor calf housing systems
  • Commercial calf-house construction and livestock equipment projects
Customization Options
  • Alternative bucket colours available upon request
  • Custom logo and identification marking
  • FreeFlow teat and connector configurations
  • Special FreeFlow colostrum teat available for applicable feeding programs
  • Standard or secure bucket holders
  • Optional protective bucket lid
  • Foldable multi-bucket mounting systems for larger calf groups
  • Replacement teat and connector kits
  • OEM packaging and bulk supply for distributors and commercial cattle projects
Installation & Maintenance
  • Install a compatible bucket holder securely on the calf pen, hutch gate or livestock partition.
  • Position the teat at a comfortable suckling height according to calf age and body size.
  • Use a secure holder where additional protection against tipping or milk spillage is required.
  • Check the FreeFlow teat and connector connection before every feeding cycle.
  • Remove residual milk promptly after feeding and rinse the bucket before residues dry.
  • Remove the teat and connector regularly for thorough cleaning.
  • Clean the open connector passage and the internal teat surfaces carefully.
  • Inspect the teat for cracking, deformation, leakage or enlargement of the drinking opening.
  • Use a lid where protection against flies, dust or bedding contamination is required.
  • Allow cleaned components to drain and dry thoroughly between feeding cycles.
  • Follow the farm's established milk-feeding, cleaning and disinfection procedures.
Product FAQ

Q: What is the capacity of the calf teat bucket?
A: The reference configuration has a 9-liter capacity.

Q: What does FreeFlow mean?
A: The FreeFlow teat does not contain an internal ball valve. Milk movement is controlled primarily by the natural resistance of the teat during suckling.

Q: Does FreeFlow mean the calf drinks very quickly?
A: No. The teat is designed to provide natural resistance and a controlled drinking speed despite having no internal valve.

Q: What feeding program is the FreeFlow teat suited to?
A: It is particularly suitable for structured feeding programs with approximately two to three milk feedings per day.

Q: Is the FreeFlow system easy to clean?
A: Yes. The open teat and connector design provides straightforward access for regular cleaning.

Q: Can the bucket be secured to a calf pen?
A: Yes. Compatible holders are available for fixing the bucket to suitable calf housing structures.

Q: Is a protective lid available?
A: Yes. An optional lid can help protect milk from flies, bedding and environmental contamination.

Q: Can replacement teats and connectors be supplied?
A: Yes. FreeFlow teats, connectors and compatible colostrum teats can be supplied separately.

Q: What information is required for quotation?
A: Please provide required quantity, bucket colour, mounting requirements, lid requirements, teat specification, logo requirements and packaging preferences.

Product Gallery 9L FreeFlow calf teat bucket front view



FreeFlow teat for calf milk feeding bucket



FreeFlow easy-clean calf bucket connector

secure calf teat bucket mounting holder

 

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