Low cost lamb warmer takes little time to make
Made it Myself ideas for early January
LAMBING is just around the corner, and this lamb warmer will come into its own.
Instead of a static box that's away from the ewe, here you move the heater into the pen.
The barrel holds the heat and when the lamb gets strong it can walk out and get a feed from mum.
The creep gap stops ewes from getting in.
Heat is controlled by adjusting the height of the lamp.
You can also fit a timer switch so it goes on and off.
It's so cheap you can make as many as needed.
SAFETY FIRST
Before switching on get someone to check your wiring:
1. to see the power is connected to the correct terminals
2. to make sure the cables are routed out of reach of sheep so they don't chew
3. is connected to a circuit breaker
SAFETY FIRST
Before switching on get someone to check your wiring:
1. to see the power is connected to the correct terminals
2. to make sure the cables are routed out of reach of sheep so they don't chew
3. is connected to a circuit breaker
Other equally simple ideas for January:
* Waste oil drainer and collector
* Slurry pipe handle
* Large spanner holder
The current issue, #111 Vol 28 issue 3 carries 41 workshop projects
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Irish farmer has fitted two cameras on his front mounted mower. Turning onto the road is now 1000% safer.
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www.farmideas.co.uk website updated Dec 24, 2019
