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Feeding and bale processing

Turn stored bales into an efficient feeding system.

Bale feeding and processing belong in one buying path because both solve the same operating problem: move stored forage to livestock with less time, waste and equipment handling. The right choice depends on bale type, ration goals, feeding surface, tractor and herd size.

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Brands and models

Equipment worth comparing.

These highlights reflect the product families Shepherd's Garage sells, supports and sees working in Montana—not a complete manufacturer catalog.

Trailed bale feeding

Round and square bales through one feeding plan.

Hustler is important to Shepherd’s primarily for its feeding and sprayer equipment—not as a lawn-mower brand.

Chainless TH205 / TX205

Self-loading trailed feeders designed to handle both round and square bales.

Chainless 2000 range

Controlled feeding for producers who want versatility across bale types and forage conditions.

Unrolla TX205

A trailed bale-unrolling option for operations focused on simple, consistent feedout.

Combi RX²

Multi-feeder wagons for operations moving beyond a single-bale feeding method.

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Round-bale processing

Vermeer processors for controlled distribution.

Vermeer is our core round-bale processor partner. We help match processor capacity and discharge to bale size, tractor, ration and feeding environment.

Bale processor lineup

Machines for processing and distributing round bales into bunks, windrows or bedding applications.

Feeding-system fit

Selection based on crop condition, bale density, discharge needs, tractor and daily volume.

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Related equipment and support.

Compare the machine, attachment, support and ownership plan together. The lowest purchase price is not always the lowest-cost way to get the work done.

Common questions

Answers before you call.

What should I compare when choosing livestock feeding & bale processing?

List every bale size, shape and forage type the machine must handle. Decide whether the goal is unrolling, teasing apart, processing or ration mixing.

Can Shepherd's Garage help match livestock feeding & bale processing to attachments or implements?

Yes. Bring the heaviest routine job, required attachment or implement, hydraulic and PTO needs, access limits and transport plan so the local team can compare the complete working setup.

Are livestock feeding & bale processing available at every Shepherd's Garage location?

Represented products, territory and current availability can vary by location. Contact the nearest store with your work location and machine requirements for an accurate answer.

Four Montana locations. One experienced team.

Availability, represented product lines and service capabilities can vary by location. Tell us where the machine will work and what it needs to do; we will route the request to the right Shepherd’s Garage team.

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