Scales to Weigh Feed

[MiniWrangler]

Hey guys, for those of you that weigh your feed, is there a particular kind of scale that works best? Where did you get it and (if you don't mind) how much was it? I'd like to get one but I really don't know what I'm looking for.

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Thanks! :saludando:

 

[Chamomile]

I got my scale at Target. It was $15.95. It's got a stainless steel bowl that sits on the scale part. The scale part has a big round face with the weights on it. I LOVE this scale. It can hold up to a pound of feed at a time. That's what fits in the bowl. It will actually weigh up to 5 or 6 pounds.

 

[Lisa-Ruff N Tuff Minis]

I got mine at Wal Mart in the kitchen dept it was 7 bucks.. it goes up to 3 lbs

 

[sedeh]

Mine's actually a postal scale but it can handle more weight. I put a tray on top and zero it out, works great for weighing flakes of hay. I did a search for scales and bought it online....I don't recall the company though sorry.

Oh, I found the name.....Old Will Knot Scales, it was around $50

 

[Loess Hills]

We have several old "baby scales" which I've found at garage sales and flea markets, for $3-$5. They're larger, and can weight more than some of the smaller scales. We use the plastic lid off a storage container as a tray for weighing hay.

 

[MiniWrangler]

Hmmm well looks like I'll be starting my search at WalMart...thanks guys!

 

[minimule]

Go to eBay and do a search for postal scales. I've gotten some really nice digital scales that will weigh up to 300#s for less than $40. The last one I got only goes to 50# but I don't need more than that and the face plate comes off so you can put it somewhere else to be able to read it.

I also put a bucket on it and "tare" it out and then weigh my hay.

 

[CRERS]

For weighing heavier things (such as hay) you can also use a fishing scale :>) They can be found in any sporting goods store or sporting goods department. To weigh feed with it, just put your feed in a plastic grocery store bag and hang it on the scale. To weigh your flakes of hay, get a larger plastic bag, put the flake in it and hook it on the scale.

 

[Matt73]

I use a "fish" scale. It was lying around the farm. I put the hay in a bag and hook it on. Not sure how much it cost. But...I'm pretty good now at knowing how much 1 or 2 lbs. is on my own.