Shoof Big Softy Teat

Leak-Free Calf Feeding Teat for Bottles & Gravity Feeders

The Shoof Big Softy Teat is designed to provide reliable, natural calf feeding while helping to reduce milk wastage. Featuring an innovative inverted tip, this durable teat remains leak-free during storage and handling, yet opens effortlessly as soon as the calf begins to suckle.

Suitable for both gravity-fed systems and hand-held feeding bottles, the Big Softy Teat offers excellent versatility for farmers and livestock keepers. Its universal design fits feeders with 22mm (±1mm) teat holes, making it compatible with a wide range of calf feeding equipment.

Supplied with an intake elbow, the teat also allows gravity feeders to empty milk efficiently from the bottom of the container, helping to minimise waste and ensure calves receive every drop.

Key Features

• Innovative inverted tip helps prevent unwanted milk leakage.
• Opens easily when the calf suckles for a natural feeding experience.
• Fits feeders with 22mm (±1mm) teat holes.
• Suitable for gravity-fed calf feeders.
• Ideal for hand-held bottle feeding.
• Includes intake elbow for efficient milk flow.
• Helps empty containers completely, reducing milk waste.
• Durable construction for repeated daily use.

Benefits

The Shoof Big Softy Teat has been developed to improve feeding efficiency while making calf feeding cleaner and more economical. Unlike conventional teats that may drip between feeds, the self-sealing inverted tip helps prevent leaks even after extended use. Once the calf begins to suckle, the teat opens naturally to deliver a consistent milk flow.

Its compatibility with both gravity feeders and feeding bottles makes it a practical choice for farms of all sizes, whether feeding individual calves or managing larger rearing operations.

Specifications

• Brand: Shoof
• Product: Big Softy Teat
• Compatible teat hole size: 22mm (±1mm)
• Feeding method: Gravity feeders and hand-held bottle feeders
• Includes: Intake elbow
• Suitable for: Calf milk feeding

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this teat fit my calf feeder?

The Shoof Big Softy Teat is designed to fit feeders with 22mm (±1mm) teat holes, making it compatible with many calf feeding bottles and gravity feeders.

Does the teat leak?

The inverted tip is designed to remain sealed between feeds while opening easily when a calf suckles.

Can it be used with a feeding bottle?

Yes. The Big Softy Teat is suitable for both hand-held bottle feeding and gravity-fed calf feeders.

Does it include the intake elbow?

Yes. An intake elbow is included, allowing gravity feeders to draw milk efficiently from the bottom of the container.

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How long will it take for my order to arrive?

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Further information can be found on our Returns & Exchanges page.