Intelligent double-layer henhouse and chicken breeding method

Abstract

This invention relates to an intelligent double-layer floor-raised chicken coop, comprising a main body with a first and a second rearing rack arranged vertically within it, connected by a connecting channel. The invention uses a first motor to rotate chickens located on one side of the push plate A on the first rearing rack and then along the connecting channel to move them to the second rearing rack. Conversely, a second motor rotates chickens located on one side of the push plate B on the second rearing rack and then along the connecting channel to move them to the first rearing rack. This allows for the interchange of positions between the chickens on the first and second rearing racks, enabling a light source above the first rearing rack to illuminate all the chickens, ensuring adequate light for the entire flock and promoting growth.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of chicken farming technology, and in particular to an intelligent double-layer chicken house. Background Technology

[0002] Chicken farming can be divided into free-range, coop farming, or mixed farming. Coop farming can achieve large-scale, intensive, and factory-style farming according to market demand. In addition, with the gradual strengthening of environmental protection controls and the increasing scarcity of land for farming in my country, the use of double or triple-layer racks in chicken coops for three-dimensional farming has gradually become the main method of chicken farming. Currently, by building chicken coops with heat insulation materials, installing temperature and humidity control devices, and using multi-layer racks, the environmental and quantity requirements for farming can be basically met.

[0003] However, in chicken farming, in addition to the requirements for temperature and humidity, light is also an important factor for chicken growth. Appropriate light can promote the development of chicks' bones and enhance their physical condition, prolong their feeding time and accelerate their growth rate, enhance the egg production performance of laying hens, and increase the feed intake of broilers and promote weight gain. However, the breeding racks in the chicken house have a multi-layered structure, and the bottom racks are blocked by the upper racks, making it difficult for the chickens on the bottom racks to receive adequate light, which is not conducive to the growth of chickens on the bottom racks.

[0004] Based on this, an intelligent double-layer chicken house was developed that allows chickens on the upper and lower breeding racks to switch positions, so that all chickens in the chicken house can receive reasonable lighting. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides an intelligent double-layer chicken coop that allows chickens on the upper and lower shelves to switch positions, ensuring all chickens in the coop receive adequate lighting. The problem it addresses is that, in chicken farming, besides temperature and humidity requirements, light is a crucial factor for chicken growth. Appropriate lighting promotes bone development and strengthens the constitution of chicks, extends feeding time, accelerates growth, enhances egg production in laying hens, and increases feed intake and weight gain in broilers. However, due to the multi-layered structure of the shelves, the bottom shelves are affected by the light from the upper shelves. The shading of the breeding racks makes it difficult for the chickens to receive adequate light, which is detrimental to the growth of the chickens on the bottom breeding racks.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an intelligent double-layer chicken house, including a chicken house body, wherein a first breeding rack and a second breeding rack are arranged inside the chicken house body, and a connecting channel is provided between the first breeding rack and the second breeding rack; The first breeding rack is arc-shaped with open ends and top. A first motor is installed in the middle of the first breeding rack. The first output shaft of the first motor is vertical and connected to a connecting rod A. The connecting rod A is connected to a push plate A, which can cover both ends of the first breeding rack. The second breeding rack is arc-shaped with open ends and top. A second motor is installed in the middle of the second breeding rack. The second output shaft of the second motor is vertical and connected to a connecting rod B. The connecting rod B is connected to a push plate B. The connecting channel includes a first connecting frame and a second connecting frame. The first connecting frame is open at both ends and at the top, with one end connected to the left end of the first breeding frame and the other end connected to the right end of the second breeding frame. The second connecting frame is open at both ends and at the top, with one end connected to the right end of the first breeding frame and the other end connected to the left end of the second breeding frame. A light source is also installed above the first breeding rack; It also includes a control cabinet for controlling the movement of the first motor, the second motor, and the light source.

[0007] Preferably, the first breeding rack includes a first outer baffle, a first inner baffle, and a first base plate connected between the first outer baffle and the first inner baffle; The second breeding rack includes a second outer baffle, a second inner baffle, and a second base plate connected between the second outer baffle and the second inner baffle.

[0008] Preferably, the first outer baffle, the first inner baffle, the first bottom plate, the second outer baffle, the second inner baffle, and the second bottom plate are all mesh structures.

[0009] Preferably, both the first and second breeding racks are equipped with manure collection devices at their bottoms, and the bottoms of push plates A and B are both brush structures.

[0010] Preferably, the first output shaft is connected to a plurality of connecting rods C, and each connecting rod C is connected to a push plate C. Preferably, the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame are wide at both ends and narrow in the middle.

[0011] The first frame and the second connecting frame are arranged in a cross configuration.

[0012] Preferably, the chicken coop has windows on the top and is equipped with a light-blocking device.

[0013] Preferably, the top of the chicken house is conical and is equipped with a mounting frame. The shading device includes a third motor mounted on the mounting frame. The output shaft of the third motor is horizontal and connected to a shading cloth. A slider is connected to the other side of the shading cloth. The slider is slidably connected to the top of the chicken house. The third motor is controlled by a control cabinet.

[0014] A method for raising chickens includes the following steps: S1: Place a certain number of chickens on the first and second breeding racks respectively; S2: Determine the daily required lighting time based on the breed and growth stage of the chicken; S3; Illuminate the first breeding rack, and through the movement of the first motor and the second motor, switch the chickens on the first breeding rack and the second breeding rack so that all chickens can get suitable lighting on the first breeding rack. S4: Adjust the lighting time according to the changes in the chicken's growth stage.

[0015] Compared to existing technologies, this invention utilizes a chicken coop main body and its internal three-dimensional first and second breeding racks. By installing corresponding temperature and humidity control devices inside the chicken coop to control the internal temperature and humidity, it enables large-scale, intensive, and factory-style farming, saving land area and being unaffected by the external environment. Furthermore, the rotation of the first motor allows chickens located on one side of the push plate A on the first breeding rack to enter the second breeding rack from the other side along the connecting channel, and the rotation of the second motor allows chickens located on one side of the push plate B on the second breeding rack to enter the first breeding rack from the other side along the connecting channel. This achieves the interchange of positions between the chickens on the first and second breeding racks, allowing the light source above the first breeding rack to illuminate the first breeding rack, thus providing light to all chickens and ensuring that the entire flock receives suitable light to promote growth. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first breeding rack in this invention; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the control structure of the first breeding rack in this invention; Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the first motor in Figure 3 after it has rotated a certain degree; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of push plate A and connecting rod A in this invention; Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the control structure of the second breeding rack in this invention; Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the second motor in Figure 6 after it has rotated a certain angle; Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the first connecting frame in this invention; Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the specific mechanism of the light-shielding device in this invention.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the chicken coop; 2. Control cabinet; 3. Connecting support frame; 4. First breeding rack; 401. First inner baffle; 402. First base plate; 403. First outer baffle; 404. First motor; 405. First output shaft; 406. Push plate C; 7. Connecting rod C; 408. Connecting rod A; 409. Push plate A; 410. First brush; 5. Second breeding rack; 501. Second inner baffle; 502. Second base plate; 503. Second outer baffle; 504. Second motor; 505. Second output shaft; 506. Connecting rod; 507. Push plate B; 6. Connecting channel; 601. First connecting frame; 602. Second connecting frame; 7. Light-shielding device; 701. Slider; 702. Light-shielding cloth; 703. Third output shaft; 8. Mounting frame; 9. Light source. Detailed Implementation

[0018] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0019] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly; for example, they can refer to a fixed connection, or... The connection can be detachable or integral; it can be mechanical or electrical; it can be direct or indirect via an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0021] As shown in Figures 1-9, an intelligent double-layer chicken house includes a chicken house body 1, which includes side walls and a roof. The chicken house body 1 has a first breeding rack 4 and a second breeding rack 5 arranged vertically inside. Specifically, the chicken house body 1 has a connecting support frame 3 inside. The first breeding rack 4 and the second breeding rack 5 are installed through the connecting support frame 3. A connecting channel 6 is provided between the first breeding rack 4 and the second breeding rack 5.

[0022] The main body of the chicken house 1 has a closed or semi-closed structure for its side walls and roof, and uses thermal insulation materials such as foam boards to insulate the interior. At the same time, temperature and humidity control devices such as corresponding temperature and humidity sensors, air conditioners, fans, and wet curtains are installed inside the main body of the chicken house 1 to control the temperature and humidity inside the main body of the chicken house 1, so that the chickens can be raised without being affected by the external season and environment. The first breeding rack 4 and the second breeding rack 5 are three-dimensional structures, which can raise more chickens per unit of land.

[0023] The first breeding rack 4 is arc-shaped with open ends and top. Referring to Figure 2, the first breeding rack 4 includes a first outer baffle 403, a first inner baffle 401, and a first bottom plate 402 connected between the first outer baffle and the first inner baffle 401.

[0024] A first motor 404 is mounted on the center of the first breeding rack 4 via a support rod. The first output shaft 405 of the first motor 404 is vertical and connected to a connecting rod A408. The connecting rod A408 is connected to a push plate A409, which covers both ends of the first breeding rack 4 (see Figures 3 and 4). When the push plate A409 covers both ends of the first breeding rack 4, a breeding area is formed, and the chickens on the first breeding rack 4 move within a certain range. When the push plate A409 rotates counterclockwise, the left side of the push plate A409 pushes the chickens to move, and the chickens fall from the right end of the first breeding rack 4. When it rotates 180° to cover both ends again, the chickens originally on the first breeding rack 4 fall completely, and a breeding area is formed simultaneously. Conversely, when it rotates clockwise, the right side of the push plate A409 pushes the chickens to move, and the chickens fall from the right end of the first breeding rack 4. When the left end falls and rotates 180° to cover both ends again, it will be on the first breeding rack 4. The chickens landed completely, forming a breeding area at the same time.

[0025] The second breeding rack 5 is arc-shaped with open ends and top, and has the same structure as the first breeding rack 4. Specifically, the second breeding rack 5 includes a second outer baffle 503, a second inner baffle 501, and a second bottom plate 502 connecting the second outer baffle 503 and the second inner baffle 501.

[0026] A second motor 504 is mounted on the center of the second breeding rack 5 via a support rod. The second output shaft 505 of the second motor 504 is vertical and connected to a connecting rod B506. The connecting rod B506 is connected to a push plate B507. The second breeding rack 5 is correspondingly set to the first breeding rack 4, i.e., the ports correspond. See Figure 6 for details. Figure 7 When push plate B507 is located near the left end of the first breeding rack 4, and push plate A covers both ends of the first breeding rack 4, the second breeding rack 5 and the connecting channel 6 form a breeding area. When push plate B507 rotates counterclockwise from near the left end to near the right end, push plate A moves counterclockwise to open the connecting channel 6. Push plate B507 pushes the chickens from the left end, and the chickens enter the connecting channel 6 from the right end of the second breeding rack 5 and enter the first breeding rack 4. When push plate A409 rotates 180° and covers both ends of the first breeding rack 4 again, and push plate B507 moves to near the right end of the second breeding rack 5, most of the chickens originally on the second breeding rack 5 enter the first breeding rack 4 through the connecting channel 6, forming a new breeding area. This ultimately achieves the mutual exchange of most of the chickens on the first breeding rack 4 and the second breeding rack 5. Conversely, when push plate A rotates clockwise again, push plate B507 moves in the opposite direction, and the mutual exchange occurs again.

[0027] The connecting channel 6 includes a first connecting frame 601 and a second connecting frame 602. The first connecting frame 601 is open at both ends and at the top, with one end connected to the left end of the first breeding rack 4 and the other end connected to the right end of the second breeding rack 5. The second connecting frame 602 is also open at both ends and at the top, with one end connected to the right end of the first breeding rack 4 and the other end connected to the left end of the second breeding rack 5. When push plates A409 and B507 rotate counterclockwise, the chickens originally on the first breeding rack 4 move from the second connecting frame 602 to the second breeding rack 5, and the chickens originally on the second breeding rack 5 move from the first connecting frame 601 to the first breeding rack 4. Conversely, when push plates A409 and B507 reset clockwise, the chickens on the second breeding rack 5 return to the first breeding rack 4 along the second connecting frame 602, and the chickens on the first breeding rack 4 return to the second breeding rack 5 along the first connecting frame 601.

[0028] It should also be noted that after each exercise, a small number of chickens will remain in the connecting passage. 6. For these small flocks of chickens, they can be manually driven into the appropriate rearing racks during the movement process.

[0029] It should also be noted that the side baffles at the top of the first connecting frame 601 and the second connecting frame 602 are located outside the first breeding frame 4. Taking the top of the first connecting frame 601 and the first inner baffle 401 as an example, as shown in Figure 8, this avoids the side baffles at the top of the connecting frame affecting the movement of the push plate A409.

[0030] A light source 9 is also provided above the first breeding rack 4 to illuminate the top area of ​​the first breeding rack 4.

[0031] It also includes a control cabinet 2 that controls the movement of the first motor 404 and the second motor 504 and the activation of the light source 9. The control cabinet is equipped with a controller that is electrically connected to the first motor 404, the second motor 504 and the light source 9. Specifically, it controls the first motor 404 to rotate forward and 180°, and the second motor 504 to rotate forward and to turn, with the rotation degree being less than 180°. The push plate B507 does not contact the connecting channel 6.

[0032] In practical use, the initial state is shown in Figure 3 for the first motor 404 and Figure 6 for the second motor 504. The first breeding rack 4 and the second breeding rack 5 are separated by the push plate A409. A certain number of chickens are placed on the first breeding rack 4 and the second breeding rack 5 respectively. Then, the light source 9 is turned on to illuminate the chickens on the first breeding rack 4 and the illumination time is controlled. Subsequently, the first motor 404 and the second motor 504 are inter-controlled to move, causing the push plate A409 to rotate 180° counterclockwise and the push plate B507 to rotate counterclockwise by a certain angle (see Figure 7). This allows all the chickens on the first breeding rack 4 to enter the second breeding rack 5 along the second connecting frame 602, and most of the chickens on the second breeding rack 5 to enter a certain breeding rack 4 along the first connecting frame 601. Some chickens on the second breeding rack 5 may remain near the connecting channel 6, which can be manually intervened, such as by directly removing these chickens and placing them back into the first breeding rack 4, or by adjusting the first motor 404. Before the second motor 504 stops moving, a certain tool is used to drive these chickens to the first breeding rack 4 in advance, ultimately achieving the exchange of chickens between the first breeding rack 4 and the second breeding rack 5. After a certain period of time, the flock of chickens that were originally on the second breeding rack 5 will return to their original positions. The first breeding rack 4 also received suitable light. When it is necessary to perform inter-transformation again, the first motor 404 and the second motor 504 can be controlled to rotate in the opposite direction to reset. The principle is similar to the first inter-transformation, so it will not be described in detail here.

[0033] Preferably, the first outer baffle 403, the first inner baffle 401, the first bottom plate 402, the second outer baffle 503, the second inner baffle 501, and the second bottom plate 502 are all mesh structures, which have good air circulation and ensure ventilation on the breeding rack.

[0034] Preferably, both the first breeding rack 4 and the second breeding rack 5 are equipped with a manure collection device at the bottom. The bottom of the push plate A409 and the push plate B507 are both brush structures. Refer to the structure of the first brush 410 in Figure 5. The manure collection device is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. When the push plate A409 and the push plate B507 rotate, the brush structure at the bottom can brush the bottom plate of the breeding rack to a certain extent, which helps the manure adhering to the bottom plate to fall into the manure collection device.

[0035] Preferably, the first output shaft 405 is connected to a plurality of connecting rods C407, and the connecting rods C407 are connected to push plates C406. The push plates C406 divide the first breeding rack 4 into several areas. During the inter-rearing, the chickens in each area enter the second breeding rack 5 in batches to avoid the chickens falling down too densely at the same time.

[0036] Preferably, the first connecting frame 601 and the second connecting frame 602 are wide at both ends and narrow in the middle, and the first connecting frame 601 and the second connecting frame 602 are arranged crosswise, as shown in Figures 4 and 5.

[0037] Preferably, the chicken house body 1 has a window on the top and a shading device 7. By controlling the opening time of the shading device 7, outdoor natural sunlight can be used to replace the light source 9, which is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Specifically, in sunny weather, especially when the chicken house is built in an area with good lighting conditions, sunlight can greatly save electricity. In addition, sunlight can promote the synthesis of vitamin D and has ultraviolet rays that can sterilize the skin of chickens and promote their growth.

[0038] Preferably, the top of the chicken coop body 1 is conical and equipped with a mounting frame 8. The light-shielding device 7 includes a third motor mounted on the mounting frame 8. The third output shaft 703 of the third motor is horizontal and connected to a light-shielding cloth 702. A slider 701 is connected to the other side of the light-shielding cloth 702. The slider 701 is slidably connected to the top of the chicken coop body 1, and the sliding direction is inclined along the top of the chicken coop body 1. The slider 701 has a certain weight. The third motor is controlled by a control cabinet 2, as shown in Figure 9. It has left and right... Two shading devices 7, taking the shading device 7 on the right as an example, the slider 701 in this state is located near the bottom of the chicken house body 1 under its own weight, and the shading cloth 702 can block the window. When sunlight is needed, the third output shaft 703 of the third motor rotates counterclockwise to store the shading cloth 702.

[0039] A method for raising chickens, comprising the following steps: S1: Place a certain number of chickens on the first breeding rack 4 and the second breeding rack 5 respectively; S2: Determine the daily required lighting time based on the breed and growth stage of the chicken; S3; Illuminate the first breeding rack 4, and through the movement of the first motor 404 and the second motor 504, the chickens in the first breeding rack 4 and the second breeding rack 5 are interchanged so that all chickens can obtain suitable lighting on the first breeding rack 4; S4: Adjust the lighting time as the chickens grow.

[0040] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent double-layer chicken coop, characterized in that: The chicken house includes a main body (1), and a first breeding rack (4) and a second breeding rack (5) are provided inside the main body (1) at the top and bottom, and a connecting channel (6) is provided between the first breeding rack (4) and the second breeding rack (5). The first breeding rack (4) is arc-shaped with open ends and top. A first motor (404) is provided in the middle of the first breeding rack (4). The first output shaft (405) of the first motor (404) is vertical and connected to a connecting rod A (408). The connecting rod A (408) is connected to a push plate A (409). The push plate A (409) can cover both ends of the first breeding rack (4). The second breeding rack (5) is arc-shaped with open ends and top. The second breeding rack (5) is equipped with a second motor (504) in the middle. The second output shaft (505) of the second motor (504) is vertical and connected to a connecting rod B (506). The connecting rod B (506) is connected to a push plate B (507). The connecting channel (6) includes a first connecting frame (601) and a second connecting frame (602). The first connecting frame (601) is open at both ends and at the top. One end is connected to the left end of the first breeding frame (4) and the other end is connected to the right end of the second breeding frame (5). The second connecting frame (602) is open at both ends and at the top. One end is connected to the right end of the first breeding frame (4) and the other end is connected to the left end of the second breeding frame (5). A light source (9) is also provided above the first breeding rack (4); It also includes a control cabinet (2) for controlling the movement of the first motor (404), the second motor (504) and the light source (9). The first output shaft (405) is connected to a plurality of connecting rods C (407), and the connecting rods C (407) are connected to a push plate C (406). The first connecting frame (601) and the second connecting frame (602) are wide at both ends and narrow in the middle, and the first connecting frame (601) and the second connecting frame (602) are arranged crosswise; The method for raising chickens in an intelligent double-layer chicken coop includes the following steps: S1: Place a certain number of chickens on the first breeding rack 4 and the second breeding rack (5); S2: Determine the required daily lighting time based on the breed and growth stage of the chicken; S3; Illuminate the first breeding rack (4), and through the movement of the first motor (404) and the second motor (504), the chickens in the first breeding rack (4) and the second breeding rack (5) are interchanged so that all chickens can obtain suitable lighting on the first breeding rack (4); S4: Adjust the lighting time as the chickens grow.

2. The intelligent double-layer chicken coop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first breeding rack (4) includes a first outer baffle (403), a first inner baffle (401), and a first bottom plate (402) connected between the first outer baffle and the first inner baffle (401); the second breeding rack (5) includes a second outer baffle (503), a second inner baffle (501), and a second bottom plate (502) connected between the second outer baffle (503) and the second inner baffle (501).

3. The intelligent double-layer chicken coop according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first outer baffle (403), the first inner baffle (401), the first bottom plate (402), the second outer baffle (503), the second inner baffle (501), and the second bottom plate (502) are all mesh structures.

4. The intelligent double-layer chicken coop according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first breeding rack (4) and the second breeding rack (5) are both equipped with manure collection devices at the bottom, and the bottom of the push plate A (409) and the push plate B (507) are both brush structures.

5. The intelligent double-layer chicken coop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chicken house (1) has windows on the top and is equipped with a light-blocking device (7).

6. The intelligent double-layer chicken coop according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the chicken house body (1) is conical and is provided with a mounting frame (8). The shading device (7) includes a third motor mounted on the mounting frame (8). The third output shaft (703) of the third motor is horizontal and connected to a shading cloth (702). A slider (701) is connected to the other side of the shading cloth (702). The slider (701) is slidably connected to the top of the chicken house body (1). The third motor is controlled by the control cabinet (2).

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