You should know that goats are terrible hay wasters, but how can you easily manage the situation? Well, this guide consists of amazing DIY goat hay feeder ideas that you can recreate to keep your precious hay longer and more useful.
There are quite a number of ideas in this article using different materials and approaches. You can build a hay feeder from start to finish for as low as $10 within 5 minutes. Check out the ideas below.
Table of Contents
1. Cheap Hay Feeder For Goats
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood pieces |
Cost | $10-$12 |
Hay is the most likely feed for a goat, but due to the goat’s increasing demand for food, they rush on the feed and make a mess of it. To avoid this situation, you need a hay feeder to help your goats have an organized and less wasteful mode of feeding. The first thing to do here is to assemble the legs. Get two pieces of 2×4 and measure 26″ from the bottom- this will be the feet of the feeder. Cross the pieces for X. Repeat this process for the other leg.
2. Simple Homestead Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Plywood |
Cost | $5-$10 |
If you have an old hay feeder before, that will serve as a template for this homestead hay feeder. Measure and get the dimension of the old feeder. Then, decide which materials you want to use. Let’s take the old hay feeder in this video to account; it is 16 inches wide at the top, 3 inches wide at the bottom, and 26½” tall. So, to cut the plywood for the hay feeder, you can simply leave out four inches from the corners of the plywood opposite each other and then cut through. Most materials used are reclaimed.
3. How To Make A No-Waste Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Plywood |
Cost | $10-$25 |
Are you tired of your goats eating the precious hay? Why don’t you build a hay feeder to keep all the hay in one place? In this video, a ¾” plywood board is cut into two for the hay feeder. The barn was surrounded by hog fencing, and the feeder was placed behind the fence. Both plywood boards were attached to the fence pole at a 45-degree angle with two support braces holding the boards to the fence pole. Another piece of plywood is placed at the bottom of the feeder to trap all the wasted hay.
4. DIY Hay Feeder For Goats
Level | Intermediate |
Material | 2×4″ pieces |
Cost | $25-$40 |
This hay feeder is made from two eight foot 2×4″s ripped down to four four-foot pieces. This will be the feet for the two sides of the feeder (in an X shape). Start by stacking two of the pieces together, measure from the bottom 16 inches, and predrill a hole for the screw. This point will be the pivot for both boards. Put the screw tightly in the hole and slide the upper pieces till you have an X shape. The space between both pieces should be 16 inches wide. Repeat this for the other two pieces.
5. Cheap Hay Feeder For Goats
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $15-$20 |
Hay is the most likely feed for a goat, but due to the goat’s increasing demand for food, they rush on the feed and make a mess of it. To avoid this situation, you need a hay feeder to help your goats have an organized and less wasteful mode of feeding.
6.Cheap Hay Feeder For Goats
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $15-$20 |
Hay is the most likely feed for a goat, but due to the goat’s increasing demand for food, they rush on the feed and make a mess of it. To avoid this situation, you need a hay feeder to help your goats have an organized and less wasteful mode of feeding.
7. DIY Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $20-$40 |
Goats tend not to eat from dirt or anything that is dirty, yet they thrash most of their feeds and waste 50% of the feed at times. This ultimate goat hay feeder is going to put an end to such a level of wastage. It is made from wood and hog fencing. The hog fencing and wood are put together using drills and screws.
8. Mixing Tub Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Easy |
Material | Cement mixing tub |
Cost | $10-$30 |
You probably have seen goat hay feeders built from different materials like pallet wood, plastic drums, hog fences, and others, but what about cement mixing tubs? Let’s see how to pull the cement mixing tub hack through! All you have to do is to use bungee cords to attach the tub to the goat barn fence. However, any fence or cattle panel will work fine and it can be used for other livestock like sheep.
9. How To Make A Cheap Hay Feeder For Goats
Level | Easy |
Material | IBC tote |
Cost | $75-$80 |
If you want to make this hat feeder cheaper, you can get an IBC tote at a cheaper price than the one o. This video or get the tote for free. All you have to do is to find a way to remove the plastic bladder from the tote. To do this, you need to cut off the two braces across the bladder at the top. Then, leaving out the top and the base row, cut off one side of the tote as well. The base row will increase the stability of the feeder. You can use the plastic bladder for some other amazing things.
10. DIY Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $15-$25 |
Goats tend not to eat from dirt or anything that is dirty, yet they thrash most of their feeds and waste 50% of the feed at times. This ultimate goat hay feeder is going to put an end to such a level of wastage. It is made from wood and hog fencing.
11. Building A Goat Feeder That Works
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wooden board |
Cost | $10-$30 |
See here how to build a goat hay feeder that works! There are many designs of hay feeders but at the end of the day, most of them are not very effective. But this particular plan will be effective and functional. The first thing you need to do to put this together is to cut some wooden board into pieces and then cut it down to the length needed for the feeder. Then, assemble the legs by making two pieces of the wood firm in an X shape.
12. DIY Bucket Hay Feeder
Level | Easy |
Material | Plastic bucket |
Cost | $10-$15 |
Do you want to know how you can convert some of your buckets into hay feeders? Here are some of the steps required: Get a plastic bucket and cut out the center of the lid. Then, cut a piece of wire mesh or goat panel to fit inside the lid. Drill two holes near the bottom of the bucket and attach an eye bolt to each hole. Attach the lid on the bucket, drill a hole on either side through the lid and bucket, and attach a lock pin square through each hole to hold the lid on the bucket.
13. DIY Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Hard |
Material | Metal |
Cost | $30-$35 |
The materials needed for this hay feeder include wood /metal, screws, steeples, and welded wires. This guide also provides a list of all the cuttings needed for the feeder. All you need to do is to assemble two X-shaped legs. Ensure that the space between the shorter side of the X is up to 16 inches. Now, place both legs far apart and attach the welded wire to connect both. You can watch the video to access the list of materials and cutting.
14. How To Build A Hay Feeder
Level | Easy |
Material | Cattle panel |
Cost | $20-$50 |
This goat hay feeder is designed to feed eight to fifteen goats at once. You can modify the size if you want it to feed fewer or more goats. All you have to do is to get a cattle panel and make it into a square frame holding it together with zip ties or heavy metals. You can attach the feeder to a walk or leave it free-standing but the goats can tip it off when it’s empty. Ensure to cut the end of the metal at least 10 feet to not left any metal protruding.
15. Budget Hay Feeder For Goats
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Pallet wood |
Cost | £40-£50 |
You should know that a DIY project idea is not complete until pallet wood is in the picture. The pallet is very easy to work with. All you need to do is remove three boards from the waiter side of the pallet wood. Then, install the hay feeder through the holes left by the pallet boards. Click the link above for more details about the budget-friendly hay feeder.
16. Building A Goat Feeder That Works
Level | Easy |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $15-$25 |
See here how to build a goat hay feeder that actually works! There are many designs of hay feeders but at the end of the day, most of them are not very effective. But this particular plan will be effective and functional. The first thing you need to do to put this together is to cut some wooden board into pieces and then cut it down to the length needed for the feeder.
17. How To Build A Hay Feeder
Level | Easy |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $20-$25 |
This guide breaks the process of making a hay feeder into three sections. The first sectional t is about how to prepare a hay rack that holds the hay and the goat can eat through it. The second is a hunk feeder that captures the wasted hay and the goat can eat from there as well. And the last is the foundation which makes the hay feeder stable. with these three sections, you can have your hay feeder. It is very easy and cheap to make.
18. Wall-Mounted Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Pallet wood |
Cost | $20-$50 |
You need to check out this wall-mounted goat hay feeder! It is made out of pallet wood! One pallet is enough but must have gaps to allow the goat to feed. Other materials you need aside from the pallet include wood screws, a cordless drill, a hammer, and some scrap wood. It is such a great idea to keep the hay feeder off the ground because hay your goat will not eat the hay that has dropped, the wasted hay can come in contact with manure and cause contamination. The most important part of the pallet-to-hay feeder is the holes between the pallets.
19. DIY Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Easy |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $10-$15 |
The materials needed for this hay feeder include wood /metal, screws, steeples, and welded wires. This guide also. provide a list of all the cuttings needed for the feeder. You can watch the video to access the list of materials and cutting.
20. How To Build A Hay Feeder
Level | Easy |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $10-$15 |
This guide breaks the process of making a hay feeder into three sections. The first section is how to prepare a hayrack, the second is a hunk feeder, and the last is the foundation. with those three sections, you can have your hay feeder. It is very easy and cheap to make.
21. DIY Garbage Hay Feeder
Level | Easy |
Material | Garbage can |
Cost | $20-$50 |
You need to try out this hay feeder made from a garbage can! Two things that make this project amazing are that the garbage can has wheels that aid movement. This means that the stack of hay dropped down by the goats will not have to pile up in one spot. You can always change the position easily. Another thing is that the garbage can is inexpensive. Drill holes around the sides of the garbage can so the goat can have access to the hay. You can add drainage holes to the bottom to get rid of the water/rain that is getting into the can from the top.
22. DIY Feeder For Goat
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Fence pickets |
Cost | $50 |
This hay feeder is small enough to keep the hay off the ground and easy to dump when needed. The height is considerable as it’s above what the goats can poop inside. The materials needed for the feeder include fence pickets, a cement mixing tub, 2×4×8, wood glue, wood screws, a miter saw, and a table saw. If you need a cutting list used for this hay feeder, there’s a detailed list waiting for you once you click this link.
23. $10 5-Minute Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Easy |
Material | Trash can |
Cost | $10 |
Do you have 5 minutes of your time, let’s make this DIY goat hay feeder together. The only material required for this hay feeder is a 32-gallon trash can. Flip the trash can upside down and drill seven holes in the bottom. After that, hang the trash can and fill it with hay. Put the hay in such a way that the goat will be able to have access to it through the holes. Then, cover it with the lid and you’re good to go.
24. Hay Feeder For Goats
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wooden board |
Cost | $20-$70 |
How about we recreate this great hay feeder that can be filled from outside of the goat barn? The hay feeder has many amazing features that can attract you to start building it immediately; there’s a nice glazing roofing on top of the barn fence that protects the goat from the sun when feeding.
The hay feeder itself comprises two wood frames (the outer and the inner frame). The outer frame is 34.5″ by 34.5″ and it is attached to the barn fence. The inner frame is 31″ and it allows a ¼” gap all around the outer frame for the hinges at the bottom and little barrel locks at the top.
25. Round Bale Feeder For Goats
Level | Easy |
Material | Horse panel |
Cost | $30 |
Goats are fond of climbing, overfeeding, messing up the precious hays, and throwing them all around the place. But with this round bale feeder, you can be assured of minimal hay wastage from the goats. All you have to do is get a horse panel around the round bale and hold the panel firmly with straps. Then, put everything on a pallet and you’re good to go. Find out more details in the video above.
26. No Waste DIY Hay Feeder
Level | Essy |
Material | IBC tote |
Cost | $50-$100 |
See this DIY no-waste hay feeder made from IBTC totes! All you need to do is to get out the bladder by removing the two braces at the top of the tore. Then, cut through the corner support, and the bottom. Now, fold up the dangling pieces from each side to meet at the center of the tote. Let’s see if we can have a hay feeder after these simple steps.
27. DIY Goat Hay Feeder Plans
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wooden board |
Cost | $20-$60 |
Making DIY allows you to customize any project by size or by style. All you need for this include wooden boards, wood glue, screws, a drill, and some tools like a miter saw. Then, assemble a square frame that will hold the wire netting. Then attach a 2×4 piece on the bottom of the frame so that it will be easier to mount the feeder to the wall. This amazing plan for a hay feeder is very effective but you can modify the design and size if it doesn’t suit your preference very well.
28. Hay Feeder Rack Plans
Level | Hard |
Material | Steel |
Cost | $50-$150 |
Hay feeders should be an essential part of farming equipment, as it enables hay to be accessible for your livestock all the time. Let’s see how to DIY this amazing hay feeder for your farm! First, build a steel frame for the feeder as shown in this guide. Then, assemble the base and legs for the frame. After that, attach mesh inside the frame – it can be sheep yard mesh or concrete reinforcing mesh. Then, attach the lid and you’re good to go.
29. Building A Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Plywood |
Cost | $20-$25 |
The materials needed for this mounted goat hay feeder include wood pieces, plywood sheets, wood screws, wood glue, tape measure, a miter saw/circular saw, and a table saw. Once you have all these materials, start by cutting the wood into pieces. Then, assemble the frame for the feeder and attach the utility panels to the frame. Ensure the utility panels are 36 inches by 40 inches before fixing them around the frame. check out the link above for the full tutorial on how to complete the goat hay feeder. The process is simple and cheap.
30. Hay Feeder For Goats
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Pressure treated wood |
Cost | $30-$70 |
Are you looking for a wonderful plan for a hay feeder? Here is one made out of pieces of wood, wire netting, screws, and some other hardware. It’s high time to stop wasting, gather the Materials, and tools now, and let’s build something. First, let’s check the design of the hay feeder; it was built outside the goat barn but it was incorporated into the fence line. The hay feeder was built with pressure-treated wood and it is tall enough to prevent the goats from wasting the hay. This great hay feeder can be used for both goats and sheep.
31. Building A Wall Mounted Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $20-$30 |
Nigerian dwarf goats are a well-known species of goats and have the wasteful trait of feeding like all other goats. Thus, if you’re planning on keeping this species of goat, you need a proper plan for a hay feeder. This plan is perfect as it is wall-mounted and all they need to do is to go there, feed, and leave the remaining hay in it
32. DIY 2 x 4 Hay Feeder
Level | Easy |
Material | Wood pieces |
Cost | $50 |
See here how to build a nice hay feeder using some 2×4, 1×4, and scrap plywood. Start by gathering all the wood pieces, then cut them to size according to the cutting list used here or you can modify it to suit your desire. After cutting, the next step is to assemble the pieces. Assemble some 2×4″s for the legs, 1×4″ for the braces that hold the hay, some 2×4 for the bottom box, and scrap plywood to go in the box to hold excess hay and with holes to allow water to pass.
33. No Waste Hay Feeder
Level | Easy |
Material | IBC tote |
Cost | $10-$30 |
If you’re tired of wasting your precious hay by feeding your goat in just any feeder, you need to get down on this. All you need to do is to get an IBC tote, a cut-off saw, and something to smoothen the cut edges. Start by removing the two braces on top of the tote, then get out the plastic tote. After that, cut off the sides and the bottom part of the tote frame such that you can bend the sides inward as shown in this video. Attach an aluminum piece to hold both sides together. You can use a piece of 3×4 for this as well but it won’t last long like the aluminum.
34. DIY Goat Hay Feeder Plans
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $20-$30 |
You can. make this goat hay feeder using some 2×4 wood pieces and some hog panels. Cut the 2×4s into pieces as stated in this video and put them together using wood screws and glue to form a frame. The first thing you need to do is to assemble the legs for the feeder. Then, attach a 2×4 in between the two legs as the bottom rail. Repeat the process for the other side of the legs. This is where the hog fencing will be attached to. After that, cut and attach the hog fencing then you’re good to go.
35. Wall-Mounted Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Easy |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $14-$20 |
You need to check out this wall-mounted goat hay feeder! It is made out of pallet wood! One pallet is enough but must have gaps to allow the goat to feed. Other materials you need aside from the pallet include wood screw, cordless drill, hammer, and some scrap wood.
36. No Waste Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $10-$20 |
Here is a great plan that shows you how to DIY a goat hay feeder. It’s time to stop your goat’s wasteful mode of feeding. It is made from pieces of wood, some screws, wood glue, and roofing. Let’s see how to put the materials together; assemble a wooden square box with four long legs. Then, cover the sides of the box with a horse panel and attach roofing to keep the hay from rain. You can click the link below for further details.
37. Goat Feeder DIY
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood pieces |
Cost | $10-$25 |
Do you want to see your goat feed without being wasteful? Then you need to build a separate hay feeder for them! This design I made specifically for small goats. There is a sizable space on all sides of the feeder that allows the goats to put their head through and eat inside the feeder without poking their heads around. The hay feeder was designed like an upside-down table.
38. DIY Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Welded fence wire |
Cost | $15-$30 |
Using a pair of pliers and a 2×4 welded fence wire, you can make this goat hay feeder. You’ll need a great plier to cut the welded wire. One thing about this plier used in this video is that you need to ensure that it has a little groove deep down for cutting wires and also that the pliers have longer handles. The hay feeder is super simple and inexpensive to make.
39. How To Build A Hay Feeder
Level | Easy |
Material | Pallet |
Cost | $10-$20 |
If you’re tired of seeing your goats waste precious hay, the only thing you can do is build a hay feeder for them. The feeder will keep the hay in a place and the goat can access the hay from the opening on the feeder. You only need a few materials for this feeder; pallets, hammers, nails, and two pieces of small scrap wood.
40. 1 Bale Hay Rack
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $20-$40 |
You need two particular materials for this goat hay feeder; wood pieces, and metal wire mesh. If you have scrap wood like the creator of this video, he is spending less on the project. Both materials are put together with fence staples, nails, or screws. Cut the wood pieces to length and assemble a square frame with four legs. After that, attach the metal fence using fence staples.
41. How To Build A Fence Hanging Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood picket |
Cost | $20-$60 |
A goat hay feeder is a simple way to keep your hay out of excessive wastage. Hay feeder, all your goat to eat out of the hay and leave the remaining inside. This particular hay feeder was designed to hang on the goat fence. The process includes gathering the materials and tools for the project, then cutting the wood pieces to length. After that, assemble as shown in this video and you’re good to go.
42. DIY Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Hardware cloth |
Cost | $50+$80 |
The process of putting the hay feeder together is straightforward. All you have to do is to hardware cloth. then, cut the hardware to your desired length and attach it to the goat fence using zip ties. Ensure to leave a gap wide enough to occupy the hay between the fence and the hardware cloth. Check the link above for more information about the amazing goat hay feeder.
43. Cheap Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Hog fencing |
Cost | $10-$70 |
Here is a wonderful way to modify your hay feeder if you notice the one you had on before is not effective. One of the factors you need to consider is the height and possibility of the goats climbing over the feeder. If there is any possibility, your feeder might not be as effective as you want it to be. Like the old feeder shown in this video, the holes in the fencing were too big that the small goats could get into the feeder.
44. $25 Wooden Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood pieces |
Cost | $25 |
With a table saw and a few hand tools you can make this wooden hay feeder. Here are some of the steps required: gather the wood pieces you need for the project. Then, get your hand wood plane to make sure the wood is leveled. Then, cut them to length. Assemble the boards for the haye box and four 1×2″ for the legs. Once you’re done with these assemblies you’re good to go. You only need nails for the joinery.
45. Hay Feeder Rack Plans
Level | Easy |
Material | Steel |
Cost | $20-$30 |
Hay feeders should be an essential part of farming equipment, as it enables hay to be accessible for your livestock all the time. Let’s see how to DIY this amazing hay feeder for your farm! First, build a steel frame for the feeder as shown in this guide, then you can start welding all the other parts to it.
46. DIY Square Bale Goat Hay Feeder Plans
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood pieces |
Cost | $30-$100 |
Have you made a hay feeder for your goats yet? If not, you should follow this guide and learn how to DIY a standard square bale goat hay feeder. It is made from studs, hardware, plastic culvert pipe, a cordless drill, a skill saw, and some other materials and tools. The total cost for all the materials used is $25. Very affordable right?
47. No Waste Hay Feeder For Goats
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Horse panels |
Cost | $30-$70 |
See here how to build a hay feeder with a roof. The outdoor plan is so simple and inexpensive to put together. The design is ideal if you’re thinking of moving your hay feeder to the pasture! Here are some of the features of the no-waste hay feeder; the feeder is surrounded by horse panels to make it easy for the goats to access the hay. Then, there’s a roofing on top to keep the feeder and the hay dry in case there’s rain. At the bottom, there’s a box to capture all the wasted hay.
48. Hay Feeder DIY
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood pieces, metal |
Cost | $30-$50 |
You can make this hay feeder for less than $30! If you want to be sure, you should be on this guide to see how to go about it. Get a futon frame, disassemble the frame, and turn it 180°, then reattach it. Attach a U-bolt to the frame and build a box underneath it that will hold the hay.
49. No Waste Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wooden board |
Cost | $50-$70 |
If your other hay feeder method has not stopped hay wastage, I’m sure this will do. It’s a square-framed feeder with roofing on top. It is made from a couple of 2×4″s and some plywood boards. It was put together with screws. You can get step-by-step instructions on how to build this from start to finish by watching the video through the link above.
50. DIY Goat Hay Feeder
Level | Easy |
Material | Drum |
Cost | $15-$30 |
To make this goat hay feeder, you need a 50-gallon drum, wood pieces, a drill, and screws. Start by cutting big holes in the bottom of the drum. If you make the holes small, the goat might not be able to have access to the hay as they want to. After cutting the holes, remove the lid of the drum. Then, build a wooden base for the feeder using some 2×4″ and scrap plywood. Use 3)4″ screws to attach the drum to the base.
51. Wall-Mounted Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Garden Fencing |
Cost | $30-$80 |
A wall-mount hay feeder! Amazing, I just say! The wall-mounted hay feeder is very portable and doesn’t require so many materials and tools to put it up. All you need include some pieces of 1×2, 2×4, and 1×18 wood, garden fencing, U clips, and some screws. The creator used the 2×18 pieces for the sides of the hay feeder, the 2×4s for both the bottom and back,k and the 1×2 used to frame the fencing.
52. Hay Feeder Under $35
Level | Easy |
Material | Hog fencing |
Cost | $35 |
Here is a very simple method to get a round bale feeder, this means you want to build a feeder for a large wrap of hay. Once you get the large bale, position it where your goats will have access to it. Then, get a large hog fencing and wrap it around the bale of hay. Use random (scrap) ropes to tie the fencing together at the end. Tie it from top to bottom. Check out the full details from the link above.
53. Hay Feeder For Nigerian Dwarf Goats
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wood |
Cost | $150 |
To build this hay feeder for Nigerian dwarf goats, you need some wood pieces, wood screws, measurements, and some cutting tools. The hay feeder is a vertical box frame with the roofing on the top. Start by cutting the wood pieces to length. Then assemble the pieces for the leg, the box, and the roof. You can get the list of materials and cutting list from the description box of the video. The cost is pretty high with more than half of it being spent on wood.
54. Hay Feeder
Level | Intermediate |
Material | Wire netting |
Cost | $20-$50 |
This double-sided feeder is perfect for a standard sheep or goat hay feeder. The double-sided design is perfect because when there are goats of different sizes using the same feeder, the bigger ones tend to chase others away to have the whole feed for themselves. so the others can have the other side to feed. Another reason is that it is placed under a hay chute.
Conclusion
If you cherish your hay, the. You’ll know the importance of a hay feeder for goats. The feeder allows your goat to have access to the hay in a compact place through a narrow opening. As the gist feeds on the hay, most of the hay feeder ideas above have a collecting plate where the dropped hay falls on.