Silo Loaders and Unloaders

I was wondering if I could use a silo loader to blow them in, then use the unloader (in good working order) as needed.

My thought is the shavings are much lighter than silage, so they should blow in and out pretty good. Any other things I am not thinking of?

Thanks

As you can see, putting the shavings in the silo may not be your best idea. Why not look at constructing a large bin in one of the hay mow bays. You could use a 40' elevator to get the shavings in the mow. If you construct some type of trap door or hatch at the bottom of the bin, it would be easy enough to drop it down into the barn whenever you need it. If you hang a length of chain to go through the hatch, you could help prevent the inevitible bridging of the shavings - just open the hatch and give the chain a twirl and down comes your shavings. The barn would keep it dry and the elevator can also be used for the hay that you will need for the horses.

GREAT idea. I now have a (another) winter project.

Thanks to all who kept me from burning down my barn and the sugestions.

Bob

Thanks for your help!!

JB