Abstract: A round bale feeder is disclosed that includes a series of cylindrical rollers mounted to a support frame and positioned in a V-shape. The rollers are oriented to allow a round bale to rotate thereon and disperse the outer layer of the bale as it rotates. The rollers are operated by a drive mechanism coupled to the ends of the rollers one a common side. The drive mechanism is protected from exposure and environmental factors. The rollers also allow the complete load of the bale to be carried on bearings thereby increasing mechanical efficiency and reliability. Certain embodiments also comprise a bale loader integrated with the feeder apparatus.