MBAR CALF FEEDER 5 COMPARTMENT 30L MILKBAR 912300
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- What It's Used ForThe Milk Bar 5 Compartment Calf Feeder is designed for group feeding of young calves, making it ideal for use in group hutches and calf rearing sheds...
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- Calves
Milk Bar™ 5 Compartment
Product Code: 912300
The size makes this feeder the best seller in the compartment feeder range. Great for group hutches, the feeder interstacks so you can carry as many as you need.
Fitted with Ezi Lock Hooks which secure the feeder to any rail or gate up to 75mm wide. When your finished feeding, flip the feeder out to fully drain and protect the teats from the calves.
Compartments hold 2.5L and the overall volume is 30L.
Fitted with Milk Bar™ Teats to increase lactose absorption and reduce dialarhoea.
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™ 5 Compartment comes with the teats and hooks fitted and ready to use.
Volume: 2.5L ea
Total Volume: 30L
Weight: 4.5kg
Length: 850mm
Height: 390mm
Width: 300mm
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 5 Compartment Calf Feeder is designed for group feeding of young calves, making it ideal for use in group hutches and calf rearing sheds. With 5 individual compartments each holding 2.5 litres and an overall capacity of 30 litres, it's the most popular size in the Milk Bar compartment feeder range.
Fitted with genuine Milk Bar Teats, this feeder is designed to slow the rate of milk intake, which increases lactose absorption and helps reduce the incidence of scours (diarrhoea) in young calves — a common and costly problem in calf rearing operations. It's a practical, hygienic feeding solution suited to dairy and beef calf rearing setups alike.
Hanging the feeder: Use the Ezi Lock Hooks to secure the feeder to any rail, gate, or hutch frame up to 75mm wide — including timber rails and wire-framed hutch gates. Lock the hooks firmly in place before filling to prevent the feeder shifting during feeding.
Optimal hanging height: Hang the feeder so the teats sit at approximately 60cm from the ground, which means mounting the feeder on a rail around 100cm high. This height encourages the oesophageal groove to close properly, allowing milk to bypass the rumen and be digested correctly — improving calf health and growth rates.
Filling: Once the feeder is secured, fill each compartment with the required amount of milk or milk replacer (up to 2.5L per compartment, 30L total).
After feeding: When calves have finished, either remove the feeder entirely or flip it upside down on the hooks. This drains any remaining milk and protects the teats from calves chewing on them between feeds.
Changing teats: Milk Bar Teats use a pull-through design that sits flush against the feeder wall for hygiene. To remove them, use a purpose-designed Teat Tool for the easiest result — it plucks teats free in seconds with minimal effort. If removing by hand, always pull the teat straight up or straight down. Do not pull at an angle as this can damage the teat or the feeder wall.
Stacking and transport: The feeder interstacks with other units of the same type, so you can carry multiple feeders at once — handy when managing a larger calf rearing setup.
Tips for Best Results
- Always lock the Ezi Lock Hooks securely before filling — a fully loaded feeder at 30 litres is heavy and needs to be stable when calves are feeding.
- Hang the feeder at the right height. Teats at 60cm off the ground encourages proper swallowing mechanics and reduces the risk of milk ending up in the rumen, which can cause digestive upsets and scours.
- After each feed, flip the feeder to drain completely. This keeps the teats clean and stops calves from sucking air or chewing on empty teats between feeds, which can lead to cross-sucking habits.
- Rinse the feeder thoroughly with warm water after each use and allow it to drain and dry fully before the next feed. Avoid harsh detergents that may leave residue — use a food-safe cleaning agent where possible.
- Use a Teat Tool when replacing Milk Bar Teats. Trying to pull them out by hand at the wrong angle risks tearing the teat or damaging the feeder. A Teat Tool makes the job quick and easy.
- Take advantage of the interstacking design when transporting or storing multiple feeders — it saves space in the shed and makes carrying them out to hutches much more manageable.
- Inspect teats regularly for signs of wear, cracking, or damage. Worn teats can affect milk flow rate and reduce the feeding benefits the Milk Bar system is designed to deliver.
Common Questions
What size is this feeder and how much milk does it hold?
The Milk Bar™ 5 Compartment has a total volume of 30L, with each of the 5 compartments holding 2.5L. It's a popular size for group hutches and the feeder interstacks so you can carry as many as you need.
How do I hang and secure this feeder?
The feeder comes fitted with Ezi Lock Hooks that secure it to any rail or gate up to 75mm wide. Simply hang it in place and lock the hooks. For the best drinking position for your calves, hang the feeder on a rail around 100 cm high—this puts the teat at 60 cm, which is the optimum height and helps the oesophageal groove to close.
How do I clean the teats?
Rinse the teats with water, then use a gentle detergent (such as Milk Bar™ Detergent or dishwashing detergent) following the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use chlorine or chloride based dairy detergents, as these degrade the natural rubber and void the warranty. Using a brush, lightly scrub the outside of the teats and bend them so milk is pushed back inside and the detergent can reach the inside walls. Rinse clean. Clean twice a week.
What happens after feeding—do I need to remove the feeder?
After feeding, you can either remove the feeder or flip it upside down until the next feed. Flipping it fully drains the feeder and protects the teats from the calves.
How do I change the teats?
The Milk Bar™ Teats have a pull-through design. The easiest method is to use a purpose-designed Teat Tool, which plucks the teat from the feeder in seconds. If pulling by hand, make sure to pull the teat directly down or up—pulling straight out is difficult. You can also carefully cut them out with a sharp blade, making sure the slit is vertical and you cut away from yourself.
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.