MBAR CALF EZI LOCK INSIDE PEN 1 TEAT 8L MILKBAR 910131
Milk Bar™ 1 Ezi Lock 8L - Inside Pen
Product Code: 910131
The Milk Bar™ 1 Ezi Lock is the choice for large operations where efficiency is the key. The Ezi Lock Hooks allow the feeder to be used on any type of rail or gate up to 75mm.
The calf rearer can flip the feeder out after feeding to keep the teat away from calves and to fully drain. The hooks are 100% bunt proof so if your feeding loads of calves youre not spending the day picking dirty feeders up off the ground!
Hooks are positioned so the feeder can be hung either outside or inside the pen, this feeder sits on the inside of the pen.
How to Use
With Ezi Lock Hooks you can hang this feeder on anything from wooden rails to hutch gates.
Simply hang the feeder in place, lock the hooks and fill with milk.
After feeding you can either remove the feeder, or flip it upside down until the next feed.
To give your calves the best drinking position, hang the feeder on a rail around
100 cm high. This puts the teat at 60cm which is the optimum height for calves and helps the oesophageal groove to close and milk to bypass the rumen.
How do I change my teats?
Milk Bar™ Teats have a pull through design to sit snugly against the feeder wall for optimum hygiene. However, while this is the most hygienic system, it can also be difficult to change teats!
Use a Teat Tool: This is by far the easiest method. The purpose designed Teat Tool plucks the teat from the feeder with minimal effort in seconds.
Pull the teats out by hand: When removing by hand, make sure to either pull the teat directly down or up. If you try to pull the teat straight out, it will be a tough job!
Cut the teats out: Make sure the blade is sharp and you use the knife away from you.
Be sure to check the teat alignment is correct and the slit is vertical!
Cleaning
Milk is a difficult substance to clean off of surfaces. You need hot water to remove the fat, but the heat can bake the protein onto the surface. Using warm water to get rid of the protein leaves a film of fat. When fats and proteins stick to the surface of equipment, they form a biofilm, a nutrient-rich layer in which bacteria grow.
The biofilm protects bacteria from the cleaning process and results in equipment that appears clean but has bacteria on the surface. The cleaning process not only needs to remove fat and protein from surfaces but prevent the formation of a biofilm.
Made from renewable, high quality natural rubber, Milk Bar™ Teats are kinder to the environment. Natural rubber absorbs the milk fat and protein which can cause the teats to become softer and start to drip. The milk flow can become faster, decreasing calf performance.
Recommended cleaning: Use Milk Bar™ Detergent, a dishwashing detergent, or any other non-chlorine/ chloride dairy detergent twice a week. Important! Chlorine/chloride based dairy detergents degrade natural rubber which reduces teat performance and voids any warranty.
1. Rinse your teats with water.
2. Use a gentle detergent, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use Chlorine/chloride based dairy detergents!
3. Using a brush, lightly scrub the outside of the teats making sure to bend the teats. By bending the teats, any milk gets pushed back inside the feeder so the detergent can make contact with the inside of the teat wall.
4. Rinse clean.
FAQs
The Milk Bar™ 1 Ezi Lock comes with the teat and hooks fitted and ready to use.
Volume: 8L
Weight: 1.5kg
Length: 290mm
Height: 400mm
Width: 270mm
Warranty: The feeder has a two year warranty with proof of purchase.
The warranty does not apply to consumable parts (teats and hooks).
Made from food grade polyethylene and U.V Stabilised for long life.
Milk Bar™ Teats are made from a natural rubber with no synthetic or oil based additives.
Common Questions
What comes with the Milk Bar 1 Ezi Lock feeder?
The feeder comes with the teat and hooks fitted and ready to use, so you can hang it straight up. The 8L capacity is suitable for calf feeding on most operations.
What height should I hang this feeder at?
Hang the feeder on a rail around 100 cm high. This puts the teat at 60 cm, which is the optimum height for calves and helps the oesophageal groove to close so milk bypasses the rumen and your calves get the best drinking position.
Can I use the Ezi Lock hooks on different types of gates or rails?
Yes. The Ezi Lock hooks work on any type of rail or gate up to 75 mm, whether wooden or metal. The feeder can be hung either outside or inside the pen — this model sits on the inside. The hooks are bunt proof, so they won't come loose if calves push against them.
How do I clean the teats?
Rinse the teats with water, then use a gentle detergent (such as Milk Bar™ Detergent or a dishwashing detergent) following the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use chlorine or chloride-based dairy detergents, as these degrade the natural rubber and reduce teat performance. Use a soft brush to gently scrub the outside, bending the teats to push milk back inside so the detergent reaches the inner wall. Rinse clean. Clean twice a week for best results.
What warranty does this feeder have?
The Milk Bar 1 Ezi Lock has a two-year warranty with proof of purchase. The warranty does not cover consumable parts like teats and hooks.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.