Chick cage system
US4299191A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K31/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A chick cage system particularly adapted for the raising of chicks into pullets including upper and lower cage rows, the upper cage rows overlying the lower cage rows for approximately one-half of their width. The feed trough in the lower cage is offset laterally from beneath the upper cages so as not to be contaminated by falling manure. The upper cages, within which the chicks are started, include a barrier for reducing the size of the cage and a feed saver mechanism swingable with the barrier. The troughs run centrally of the cages to permit bird access thereto from both sides.
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