Hog Self-Feeder
€15,00
Hog Self-Feeder
€15,00
A roofed grain self-feeder for hogs, from a North Dakota Agricultural College / USDA plan — the hog equivalent of the cattle self-feeder. Grain goes into the covered bin through two stacked batten doors at each end, and a 1×6 partition laid diagonally across the middle splits the 16 ft into two 8 ft compartments. The drop siding on each long wall hangs past the bottom plate down into a concrete trough 1'-0" (30 cm) wide; grain spills over the plate, through the 1"–1 1/2" gap between plate and siding, and fans out into the trough, so hogs feed themselves from both sides while the rest stays dry under the roof. It sits on a poured slab with the troughs cast in, which is what keeps the feed off the mud.
At a glance
- Size: 16'-0" L × 6'-0" W, 7'-0" walls (488 × 183 × 213 cm)
- Skill: Intermediate
- Build time: 2–3 days
- Materials: approx. US$500–1,000
- In the plan: 21-page PDF, US Letter, 25 illustrated steps, imperial, with metric in the lists and steps
Inside the 21-page plan
- The original public-domain sheet, restored and reproduced in full
- An exploded drawing that shows how every part goes together
- Dimensioned views of the finished build, in feet and inches
- Materials list and hardware schedule, with today's actual lumber sizes and metric equivalents
- Cut list, so you can cut everything before you start assembling
- Clear illustrated step-by-step assembly drawings: one job per step, every part drawn, fastener positions marked
- A modern-build track: screws and today's materials, same dimensions
- The Remix: build it as a Tiered Flower & Herb Stand
The PDF plan is a digital download; nothing ships. The Printed Workshop Edition (PDF included) and the wall prints are printed to order and shipped. Adapted from USDA Cooperative Extension Service plan 5384, a public-domain original. Restored, redrawn and edited by Square & Furrow, produced with AI-assisted tools and checked against the original drawing.
Restored USDA original
Imperial + metric
Cut list & checklist
Instant PDF download
Built to work
Hog Self-Feeder
Drawn by agricultural engineers, proven on working farms, and redrawn for the way you build today.
Rendering
This fall · The Remix
Or build it as a Tiered Flower & Herb Stand
The same proven structure, given a new job in the garden or the backyard. It's included in this plan: a dedicated page shows exactly what changes and what stays the same.
Drawn for the plan
From the USDA archive
Restored from the original plan No. 5384
From the archive
USDA 5384 (North Dakota Agricultural College Extension)
Public domain · restored by Square & Furrow
This is the public-domain sheet the agricultural engineers drew. We restore it and reproduce it in full inside your plan, then rebuild it as a modern edition: today's lumber sizes, metric measurements, a cut list and illustrated steps. Every dimension is checked against the original.
Step by step
Every part drawn. Every fixing marked.
Each step is one job with its own clear drawing: the parts it adds are shaded, every nail and screw position is marked, and the hardware and tools sit right beside it. An exploded view shows how the whole build goes together before you make a single cut.
Before you build
Your tools & materials checklist
Tick what you already have. Whatever is left is your shopping list. Your ticks are saved on this device, so you can come back to it from the lumber yard.
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Tools
Materials
Lumber — from the sheet's printed BILL OF MATERIALS. The bill prints no quantity for the drop siding or the roof sheathing. The two areas below are worked from the sheet's own printed sizes: roof deck = 2 slopes × 5'-5" × 16'-0" ≈ 175 sq ft (16 m²); walls = 2 × 16'-0" × 7'-0" plus 2 ends 6'-0" × 7'-0" plus the two gables ≈ 320 sq ft (30 m²). Buy 10–15% over for lap and waste. The slab thickness is not on the sheet: the plan view letters CONC. FLOOR and CONC. TROUGH but dimensions neither. The sections give only the levels — trough curb 3" below the floor and 6" above the side apron, floor 6" above the end apron. Scaled against the 7'-0" wall in SECTION A-A the slab reads about 4"–5"; 4" (100 mm) over a compacted base is a sound choice. Pour to your own frost and load conditions — this one figure is read off the original, not quoted from it.
Questions about this plan
What are the finished dimensions?
16'-0" L × 6'-0" W, 7'-0" walls (488 × 183 × 213 cm). The drawings are dimensioned in feet and inches; the materials list, cut list and steps give metric sizes alongside.
What skill level do I need, and how long does it take?
It's rated intermediate. Expected build time: 2–3 days. It suits someone who has framed a shed or a deck before; each step still names the tools it uses.
How much does it cost to build?
Roughly US$500–1,000 in materials at typical US lumber-yard prices. Prices vary a lot by region, so price the materials list at your local yard before you start.
What tools do I need?
Speed or combination square, Level (4-ft), Circular saw, Utility knife, Drill/driver + bits, Hammer, Socket & wrench set, Clamps, Shovel, Wheelbarrow or mixing tub, Mixing hoe, Float & edging trowel, Screed board (straight 2×4), plus a tape, pencil, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves. The interactive checklist on this page lets you tick off what you already own.
Is this an original USDA plan?
Yes. It is restored from USDA 5384 (North Dakota Agricultural College Extension), a public-domain USDA Cooperative Extension Service plan. We redrew it as a modern build guide with a materials list, metric sizes, a cut list and clear illustrated step-by-step assembly drawings, every part drawn. Every dimension follows the original drawing, and the original sheet is reproduced inside.
Can a beginner follow it?
It's rated intermediate, so it helps to have built something framed before, or to have a handy friend on the bigger lifts. Each step is a single job with its own drawing: the parts that step adds are shaded, the nails, screws and bolts it drives are marked where they go, and the hardware for that step is listed beside it. An exploded drawing at the front shows how the whole build goes together before you cut anything.
Can I build it for something other than farm use?
Yes. The plan includes a remix page that turns the same build into a tiered flower & herb stand (tiered planters, raised beds & upcycled farm pieces), showing what changes and what stays the same.
What do I get?
A 21-page print-ready PDF (US Letter) to download after purchase. It prints well at home or at a copy shop, and reads fine on a tablet in the workshop.