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Rushville, Indiana | I understand. Yes the one in the picture is a small one. The next size models all the way up to 80” have more tubes, more pan spaces, more water pipe. If I was smart I’d go completely dry. And I may, I’ve ran both, studied both. I’ve yet to see a difference. Barn was 25 head pen design when new. I’m going to 50. I’ve had 25, 100, and 200 head pens. Idk if I ever noticed a difference other than more gating, and different troubles sorting. So I figure split the best of both worlds and make it 50. So, the head per feeder won’t be an issue regardless. The main reason I want wet dry is only 1 cup water per pen is a bonus at 40 + dollars a piece. I also like wet feeders during hot summer. It was really tempting and still is not to just go to 100 head pens and save on gating. That being said are you really saving in the long run with wear and tear? Idk. And labor shortage her is always a thing, I don’t want to sell out of 100 + head pens anymore than I already am doing. I’m surprised at the negative energy towards this style of feeder. When I saw them I was actually ecstatic! A wet dry feeder that will actually run without ever plugging, nice adjustability, no dividers that bust out, and they actually have capacity. Only 2 companies make something like this I’ve seen with the capacity. Big Dutchmen, and thorp. I say all those things because that’s been my exact experience with my Ap tube feeders just like these. I really have got along great with them. And they’re going on 15-18 years old. They aren’t true tube feeders either. They have a small cylindrical hopper as well. I’ve never once had one plug with wet feed. Not even with a nipple stick wide open. And I never see feed on the concrete pad they sit on. My big bulk dry feeders in other barns work well, but they’re messy and dividers always busting out of them. And they’re crystal springs I had experience with are in the bone yard.
Edited by 82%WIRETIE 12/9/2025 17:00
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