This stainless steel livestock feed trough holds 24 gallons of dry feed and is designed for horses, cows, goats, and sheep in barn, farm, and outdoor settings. The V-shaped bottom discourages tipping during feeding, and a side handle allows repositioning without gripping bare metal edges.
Installation hardware and tools are included. The trough does not have drain holes from the factory, so drilling them before use is advisable for outdoor placement. It is not watertight and is designed for dry feed rather than water.
Specifications
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Capacity: 24 gallons
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Material: Stainless steel with powder coat finish
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Bottom Design: V-shaped to resist tipping
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Handle: Side handle included for safe repositioning
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Drain Holes: Not pre-drilled, drilling recommended for outdoor use
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Assembly: Two-person assembly recommended for hole alignment
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Tools Included: Yes
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Suitable For: Horses, cows, goats, sheep, pigs
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Feed Type: Dry feed only, not watertight for water use
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Feeding Capacity: Up to 10 smaller goats; fewer larger animals such as full-size sheep
Whether This Trough Fits Your Pen, Barn, or Pasture Feeding Setup
If you feed goats, sheep, pigs, or horses and want a metal trough with enough length for multiple animals at once, this unit is sized for that purpose. The V-bottom keeps the trough stable during active feeding from animals that push and shove at the rail, and the side handle lets you reposition it without struggling with the full weight from awkward angles.
For Nigerian Dwarf goats or similarly smaller breeds, the trough length accommodates a meaningful number of animals simultaneously. For full-size sheep or larger breeds, the same length supports fewer animals comfortably, so factor your breed size into how many you expect to feed at once.
Drilling drain holes before placing the trough outdoors prevents water from pooling inside after rain. If you want to use it for water, silicone sealant at the seams would be needed, though it is not designed for that purpose.
What to Expect from the Stainless Steel V-Bottom Livestock Feed Trough in Real Use
For dry feed use with goats, pigs, and horses, this trough holds up to active animals and regular daily use. One verified buyer uses it with three pigs, noting it has held up even after the animals gnawed and bit on it from the moment it was placed in the pen.
Another buyer confirmed it works well for horses, and a third feeds 15 Nigerian Dwarf goats with it, noting it is a tight fit at that number. Assembly is a two-person job for best results, specifically to keep the panels aligned while fasteners are tightened.
Two recurring notes from buyers are worth flagging. First, the trough does not come with drain holes, and several buyers drilled their own before use. Second, the powder coat finish on some units arrives chipped or bubbles over time, which can expose the underlying metal to rust.
Inspecting the finish on arrival and touching up any chips with a rust-inhibiting paint extends the service life of the coating. The rubber edge covers on the handle are not permanently secured and may come off with animal contact or regular handling.
Real-world performance notes sourced in part from verified Amazon customer purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this trough need drain holes, and how do you add them?
The trough does not come with drain holes from the factory. For outdoor use where rain can pool inside the trough and wet dry feed, drilling one or two holes in the lowest point of the V-bottom is a straightforward modification with a standard metal drill bit.
Positioning the holes at the base of the V channels water out without significantly affecting the structural integrity of the trough.
How many goats or sheep can realistically feed from this trough at once?
The 10-animal capacity listed refers to smaller goat breeds. For Nigerian Dwarf goats, buyers report fitting 15, though it is tight at that number.
For full-size sheep such as Jacob or similar breeds, expect three to four animals to feed comfortably side by side. Breed size is the key variable, and overcrowding at the trough leads to competition and feed waste regardless of trough capacity.
Can this trough be used for water if you seal the seams?
The trough is not designed or manufactured to hold water. The seams at the assembly joints are not watertight as delivered. Applying food-safe silicone sealant along all interior seams would make it functional as a temporary water trough, but it is not the intended use and long-term watertightness depends on how well the sealant holds up to animal contact and outdoor conditions. A purpose-built water tank or trough is a more reliable solution for water delivery.
