Trough feeder with shield for growing fowl
US3946701A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 1974 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K39/01
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trough feeder is disclosed for use with growing fowl. The feeder is partially defined by a relatively low feed-retaining side wall located adjacent a row of retaining cages. Spaced above the cages at a first mounting position is a shield member. Small chicks are induced to reach for feed in the trough from a low position above the trough side wall and below the shield. When the fowl grow larger, the shield is lowered into a second mounting position adjacent the trough side wall. When so positioned, the adult chickens are forced to obtain feed from a higher position by reaching over the top of the shield member, and are inhibited from raking or tossing feed out of the trough feeder.
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