MBAR CALF FEEDER 10 COMPARTMENT 70L MILKBAR 912400
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- What It's Used ForThe Milk Bar 10 Compartment Calf Feeder (Product Code: 912400) is a 70-litre group feeding unit designed for dairy and beef operations running larger...
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Milk Bar™ 10 Compartment
Product Code: 912400
Being 11kg we’ve thought hard about how to make this bigger feeder easy to use for most people.
The cut out at the front and the rear ledge lets you pull the front of the feeder up and away from the calves. This makes lifting the feeder off the rail much easier to reduce back strain.
Fitted with sturdy aluminium hooks. The hooks are predrilled so you can adjust them to sit on gates of 25mm - 32mm.
With larger groups of calves, using controlled flow Milk Bar™ Teats reduces cross suckling and stomach upsets to reduce your management time.
How to use
Using a screw driver, adjust the aluminium hooks to fit your gate.
Fill with milk and leave the calves to it!
To give your calves the best drinking position, hang the feeder on a rail around 90 - 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™ 10 Compartment comes with the teats and hooks fitted and ready to use.
Volume: 2.5L ea
Total Volume: 70L
Weight: 11kg
Length: 1.13m
Height: 430mm
Width: 480mm
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.
What It's Used For
The Milk Bar 10 Compartment Calf Feeder (Product Code: 912400) is a 70-litre group feeding unit designed for dairy and beef operations running larger mobs of calves. It allows up to 10 calves to feed simultaneously from a single unit, making it a practical solution for busy calf sheds and dairy farms where time and labour efficiency matter.
The feeder is fitted with Milk Bar controlled flow teats, which are specifically designed to slow milk intake and mimic natural suckling. This helps reduce cross suckling between calves and minimises the risk of stomach upsets caused by calves drinking too fast — a common issue when feeding larger groups.
Setup: Using a screwdriver, adjust the predrilled aluminium hooks to fit your gate or rail. The hooks are compatible with rails between 25mm and 32mm wide. Hang the feeder so the rail sits at approximately 90–100cm off the ground, which places the teats at around 60cm — the recommended height for calves. This position encourages the oesophageal groove to close properly so milk bypasses the rumen and reaches the abomasum where it should go.
Filling and Feeding: Fill the feeder with your prepared milk or milk replacer and allow the calves to feed at their own pace. The controlled flow teats do the work of regulating intake, so once it's set up and hung, you can leave the calves to it.
Removing the Feeder: The feeder weighs 11kg when empty, so Milk Bar have built in a front cut-out and a rear ledge to make handling easier. Pull the front of the feeder up and away from the calves before lifting it off the rail — this reduces the awkward angle and takes strain off your back.
Changing Teats: Milk Bar teats use a pull-through design that sits flush against the feeder wall for hygiene. To remove them, use a Milk Bar Teat Tool for the quickest and easiest result. If removing by hand, pull the teat directly up or down — not straight out — as pulling straight out makes the job much harder. Teats can also be cut out if needed, though replacement with a teat tool is the recommended approach.
Cleaning: After each feeding session, rinse the feeder thoroughly with warm water to remove milk residue. Milk residue left in feeders is a major source of bacterial contamination, so a consistent cleaning routine is important for calf health. Remove teats for cleaning where possible and allow the feeder to dry between uses.
Tips for Best Results
- Hang the feeder with the teats sitting at 60cm off the ground — this is the optimum drinking height for calves and helps milk go where it should, bypassing the rumen.
- Use a Milk Bar Teat Tool when changing teats — it saves time and effort compared to pulling them out by hand.
- Rinse the feeder thoroughly after every feed. Leftover milk sours quickly, especially in warm Queensland weather, and can cause scours and other health issues in young calves.
- Check the aluminium hooks regularly to make sure they're seated securely on the rail, particularly if calves are pushing against the feeder during feeding.
- Controlled flow teats work best when all calves in the group are a similar size and age — avoid mixing very young calves with older, stronger ones in the same feeding group if you can.
- Store the feeder in a clean, dry location when not in use and keep teats away from UV exposure to extend their working life.
Common Questions
What size is the Milk Bar 10 Compartment feeder?
It holds 70L total capacity, with 10 compartments of 2.5L each. It's 1.13m long, 430mm high and 480mm wide, and weighs 11kg.
How high should I hang the feeder?
Hang it on a rail around 90–100 cm high. This puts the teat at 60cm, which is the optimum height for calves and helps the oesophageal groove to close so milk bypasses the rumen properly.
What gates will the hooks fit?
The sturdy aluminium hooks are predrilled so you can adjust them to fit gates between 25mm and 32mm. Just use a screwdriver to adjust them to your gate size.
How do I clean the teats?
Rinse with water, then use a gentle detergent (like Milk Bar™ Detergent or dishwashing detergent) following the manufacturer's instructions—but never use chlorine or chloride based dairy detergents, as these degrade the natural rubber. Lightly scrub the outside with a brush, bending the teats so detergent reaches inside, then rinse clean. Do this twice a week.
What's the warranty?
The feeder 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.