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Shy Feeders – Blue Food Dye

From: $55.00
+ GST
Jar of blue food dye for Shy Feeders.

Shy Feeder - Blue Food Dye is a food grade powder designed to help identify shy feeders.

When added to feed, the dye visibly marks animals that access the feeder, making it easy to spot shy feeders. Understanding which animals are shy feeders allows producers to manage them more effectively, ensuring all stock receive the nutrition they need.

Shy Feeders – Blue Food Dye is sold in packs of 5.

The Blue Dye stands out when used with animals with lighter pelts, such as sheep or goats. If your animals have darker pelts, we recommend the Yellow Dye.

$55.00
+ GST

Preparation

  • Choose an area protected from the wind
  • Wear a protective mask and body suit

Preparing the Feed

  • Fill a 10–20L bucket with feed. Make sure the bucket has a lid
  • Place the jar of food dye (lid on) into the feed, pushing it to the bottom
  • Open the jar and pour in the dye powder
  • Replace the lid on the jar, remove it from the bucket, and dispose of it safely
  • Slowly mix the feed and dye until fully combined, then cover the bucket

Setting Up the Feeder

  • Ensure the feeder is empty before starting
  • Position the feeder in a wind-protected area or so you can stand upwind while filling

Applying the Dyed Feed

  • Add 50kg of fresh feed to the feeder and evenly spread half of the dyed feed
  • Add 100kg of fresh feed and spread the remaining dyed feed evenly
  • Add a final 50kg of feed and gently mix the feeder contents using a shovel

Monitoring

  • After 24–48 hours, check the animals for dye around their mouths
  • The presence and amount of dye indicate which animals are accessing the feeder and roughly how much they are eating

Safety Warnings

  • Wear protective clothing, gloves, and a mask when handling the dye powder
  • Avoid inhalation, contact with eyes, and prolonged skin contact
  • Wash hands thoroughly after use
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Do not ingest the powder directly
  • Store in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed
  • Dispose of empty containers responsibly
  • Weight: Sold in packs of 5 x 70g, total 350g
  • Food grade: Fit for human and animal consumption (do not ingest the powder directly)
  • Ratio: A jar of blue food dye can be used with 200kg of feed

We only provide the sealed jars of food dye. You will need to purchase the protective mask, gloves and body suit separately.

Accessories
Mineral attachments, rubber mats, creep panels and gates to extend your feeder as your operation’s needs change.

The Blower Attachment allows feed to be delivered directly from a feed truck into your Advantage Feeder, making filling faster, easier, and more efficient.

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The Creep Gate Lift Assist Bands make lifting heavy creep gates simple and effortless, reducing the task to an easy one-person operation.

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The Air Rivet Tool is a durable, pneumatic-powered riveting tool designed to make assembly and adjustments of Advantage Feeders faster and easier.

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