a round bale feeding device including upwardly extending slant bars that support the horizontally disposed rings . the bars extend at an angle from the bottom ring to the top ring , performing not only the support function for the rings but also providing the slant bar feature in the feeding zone . the slant bars are angularly affixed to the rings by means of molded plastic alignment brackets which provide connection and support to the feeder . the brackets simultaneously function as a secure clamp and an angle alignment device for properly positioning the rings and slant bars as the device is assembled .