A Mixer in Good Condition = Cows in Good Production 1. Climb up the ladder of your feeder wagon and watch one load mix 2. Are the auger flights bending over/down? 3. Look at and analyze the plow blade/kicker on the bottom of the auger – is it… a. Good? b. Worn? c. Completely Worn?…
With new calves coming in and feeding high hay rations, be sure to check for worn out knives and thin auger flighting on your feeder wagon. Those with vertical mixers should be aware that the plow blade/kicker on the bottom outside auger should be 1/4″ from the wall and the correct height for optimum mixing.…
Reel Mixers Adds extra stress to sidewalls, chains, and bearings Breaks chains or bearings due to fatigue (loading side wall will bulge out) Feed doesn’t mix properly (have your nutritionist do bunk samples – you will find inconsistent rations) A rule of thumb: the feed should fall off the reel; when the feed rolls with…
