Muck around lamb creep feeder

[Kazak]

Lambs are in creep feeder outside for the last while, doing well.. however ground around it getting very very mucky... i am debating if to move the feeder or bite bullet and bring them in..
If moved the place around it will get mucky quickly and b back to square one.. inside more expense with straw and labour.
Any opinions?

 

[GTB]

We put creep feeders in gateways or on hard standing wherever possible. If they have to go in the field we move them daily. Just drag or push with the quad.
Most of our lambs inside now though. I don't think anything will finish outside in this weather even with creep feeding. Lambs will make far better use of the feed inside but I accept there's the added cost of bedding them down.

 

[shearerlad]

Is it @exmoor dave that uses carpet around his 3in1 feeders to stop the ground getting poached

 

[exmoor dave]

Is it @exmoor dave that uses carpet around his 3in1 feeders to stop the ground getting poached

Yep works a treat.

Get it for free from local carpet fitters

 

[Grassman]

I have plenty of artificial grass for sale. Very heavy duty ex sports field. Nearly as new!

 

[GTB]

I have plenty of artificial grass for sale. Very heavy duty ex sports field. Nearly as new!

Does it grow all year round?

 

[Grassman]

Does it grow all year round?

It doesn't need mowing