Boost Me

Lets get this out to all those kids in 4H by giving it a boost!

Boost

3 of my kids are in 4H and are raising pigs. 4H is a program where kids are taught how to participate in agriculture and are expected to go through the agricultural process from start to finish in their selected event. With the pigs they go out and choose a piglet and raise it to be a show pig. They then sell it at auction just like any pig farmer would do. Everyone raising pigs around us have ran into the same problem. Pigs love to flip their bowls. Problem is that a feeder like what i printed often runs for around $150. Thats a lot of money when your expected profit on a pig is between $300 and $1,000. So I designed this and printed it for less than $20. The pigs have done well with it and because i Printed it in Carbon fiber it has realy been durable. I even designed it to be printed on the SparkX i7 to make sure anyone could print it. Hope this helps all you out there.

Design Concept: This 3D printed piglet feeder is designed with a focus on simplicity and functionality, ensuring easy access for the piglets while minimizing feed waste.

Purpose: The feeder is intended for use on farms to provide a convenient feeding solution for piglets, ensuring their nutritional needs are met efficiently.

Printing Recommendations: When printing, use a durable, food-safe material like PETG Carbon Fiber to withstand the physical activity of piglets. High infill percentage is recommended to ensure structural integrity.

Assembly Instructions: The feeder is designed as a single piece to eliminate the need for assembly. Simply print and place it in the desired feeding area and tie it to the fence for use.

Piglet Feeder

0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill