Chicken feeding barrel capable of saving feed

By designing a feed-saving chicken feed hopper with staggered inner and outer barrel discharge ports and a wire mesh structure, the problem of feed spillage and waste in broiler litter floor rearing has been solved. This has enabled automated distribution and improved management efficiency, reduced labor costs, and increased breeding benefits.

CN223913217UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-17SHANGHAI JINSHAN DISTRICT ANIMAL EPIDEMIC DISEASE PREVENTION & CONTROL CENT
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Application Number
CN202520588151.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2026-02-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-31

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Technical Problem

In floor rearing of broiler chickens, feed spillage is a serious waste, causing pollution and digestive diseases, increasing labor costs, and traditional solutions are inconvenient and inefficient.

Method used

A feed-saving chicken feed hopper was designed, which adopts an inner and outer cylinder structure with staggered inner and outer discharge ports. Combined with wire mesh and movable plate, the feed is automatically distributed by chicken pecking, reducing spillage. It is equipped with rubber baffles and positioning pins to prevent feed spillage and to fix the feed in place.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved automated feed distribution, reduced feed waste, improved management efficiency, lowered labor costs, enhanced breeding benefits, and contributed to rural revitalization.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of poultry breeding, and discloses a feed-saving type chicken feeding barrel which comprises a base, an inner barrel is fixedly installed on the base, the top of the inner barrel is open, an outer barrel is sleeved on the periphery of the inner barrel, the upper side and the lower side of the outer barrel are in an open shape, and the outer barrel is provided with a feed inlet and a feed outlet. A spring sleeved on the inner barrel is arranged below the outer barrel, a steel wire mesh is detachably mounted at the top of the outer barrel, a plurality of inner discharge ports are formed in the periphery of the inner barrel, a plurality of outer discharge ports are formed in the periphery of the outer barrel, the inner discharge ports and the outer discharge ports are arranged in a staggered manner, and the outer discharge ports are positioned above the inner discharge ports. Management and cleaning are easier while fodder scattering is avoided, the labor cost is saved, the feeding management level is improved, the income of farmers is finally improved, and rural revival is promoted.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of poultry breeding technology, specifically relating to a feed-saving chicken feed hopper. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, floor-raised chickens account for about 72.17% of the broiler industry. The most common method is litter floor-raised chickens, where a 5-10 cm thick layer of litter is laid on the floor of the chicken house, and the broilers live directly on the litter.

[0003] When broilers eat from traditional feed buckets, they often spill feed onto the bedding. According to incomplete statistics, this is estimated to cause 5% to 10% feed waste. Feed mixed into the bedding is easily contaminated and moldy, and may still be consumed by the broilers. Ingestion of this feed can easily cause digestive tract diseases, affect the growth and development of broilers, and even cause death, resulting in economic losses for farmers.

[0004] Experienced feeders usually place a newspaper or plastic sheet (about 0.5 square meters) under the feed trough. This prevents the feed from getting mixed with the bedding and keeps the feed clean. The spilled bedding can usually be eaten cleanly by the broilers. However, over time, the bedding may separate from the feed trough, requiring the feeder to straighten it regularly.

[0005] In addition, reducing the amount of feed given at a time and feeding small amounts frequently can reduce feed spillage. However, feeding small amounts frequently will increase the workload and labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a feed-saving chicken feed hopper to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this feed-saving chicken feed hopper to solve its technical problems is as follows:

[0008] A feed-saving chicken feed hopper is provided, including a base, an inner bucket fixedly installed on the base, the top of the inner bucket being open, an outer cylinder being fitted around the outer periphery of the inner bucket, the upper and lower sides of the outer cylinder being open, a spring fitted onto the inner bucket at the bottom of the outer cylinder, a wire mesh being detachably installed on the top of the outer cylinder, several inner discharge ports being opened around the outer periphery of the inner bucket, and several outer discharge ports being opened around the outer periphery of the outer cylinder, the inner discharge ports and outer discharge ports being staggered and the outer discharge ports being located above the inner discharge ports.

[0009] Furthermore, the opening at the top of the inner barrel is square and several rotating shafts are evenly mounted thereon. Movable plates are fixedly mounted on the rotating shafts, and each movable plate overlaps the adjacent rotating shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, through slots are provided on both sides of the outer cylinder, and a crossbar with both ends passing through the corresponding through slots is provided on the top of the inner cylinder. The crossbar is rotatably connected to the corresponding movable plate.

[0011] Furthermore, each of the through slots is provided with a blocking block.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the base is fixedly mounted with a side edge.

[0013] Furthermore, the spring is provided with a rubber retaining ring on its outside, with the top of the rubber retaining ring fixedly installed on the outer cylinder and the bottom of the rubber retaining ring fixedly installed on the base.

[0014] Furthermore, a positioning pin is fixedly installed on the base.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. This utility model illustrates a feed-saving chicken feed hopper. In use, chicken feed is added to the inner hopper, and the base is placed in the chicken coop. Chickens peck at the feed in the inner hopper but are blocked by the wire mesh. When the chickens exert force, they push the outer hopper downwards, causing the misaligned inner and outer discharge ports to overlap. This allows a certain amount of feed to be discharged from the inner hopper along both ports. Chickens that fail to find feed above can then peck at the discharged feed below. This allows poultry that cannot be trained or requires training to achieve automatic feeding during foraging. The small amount of feed distributed each time minimizes spillage and waste. This device facilitates feed replenishment, avoids spillage, and makes management and cleaning easier, saving labor costs, improving feeding management, ultimately increasing farmers' income and contributing to rural revitalization.

[0017] 2. The feed-saving chicken feed hopper of this utility model can cover the inside of the hopper through the cooperation of the movable plates, thus protecting the feed inside. At the same time, a handful of feed can be sprinkled on the movable plates to more easily lure the chickens and prevent them from not seeing the feed when there is too little feed.

[0018] 3. In this utility model example, a feed-saving chicken feed hopper can be easily opened by lifting the crossbar, making it convenient to check the amount of feed in the inner hopper and to refill it in a timely manner.

[0019] 4. In this utility model example, a feed-saving chicken feed hopper can block the through trough by using a plug to prevent chickens from accidentally touching the crossbar.

[0020] 5. The feed-saving chicken feed hopper of this utility model can block the chicken feed through the side edge to prevent the feed from spilling.

[0021] 6. The feed-saving chicken feed hopper of this utility model can prevent feed from entering the lower part of the outer cylinder and affecting the movement of the outer cylinder through the rubber baffle.

[0022] 7. A feed-saving chicken feed hopper according to this utility model example can be fixed in the soil by inserting a positioning pin. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Other features, objects, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of part I.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Inner barrel; 3. Outer barrel; 4. Spring; 5. Wire mesh; 6. Inner discharge port; 7. Outer discharge port; 8. Rotating shaft; 9. Movable plate; 10. Through groove; 11. Crossbar; 12. Block; 13. Side edge; 14. Rubber retaining ring; 15. Positioning pin. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a feed-saving chicken feed hopper, including a base 1, an inner bucket 2 fixedly installed on the base 1, the top of the inner bucket 2 being open, an outer cylinder 3 being fitted around the outer periphery of the inner bucket 2, the upper and lower sides of the outer cylinder 3 being open, a spring 4 fitted onto the inner bucket 2 at the bottom of the outer cylinder 3, a wire mesh 5 being detachably installed on the top of the outer cylinder 3, several inner discharge ports 6 being opened around the outer periphery of the inner bucket 2, and several outer discharge ports 7 being opened around the outer periphery of the outer cylinder 3, the inner discharge ports 6 and the outer discharge ports 7 being staggered and the outer discharge ports 7 being located above the inner discharge ports 6.

[0031] In this embodiment, the opening at the top of the inner barrel 2 is square and several rotating shafts 8 are evenly installed. Movable plates 9 are fixedly installed on the rotating shafts 8 respectively, and each movable plate 9 overlaps the adjacent rotating shaft 8.

[0032] In this embodiment, through slots 10 are respectively opened on both sides of the outer cylinder 3, and a crossbar 11 with both ends passing through the corresponding through slots 10 is provided above the inner cylinder 2. The crossbar 11 is rotatably connected to the corresponding movable plate 9.

[0033] In this embodiment, the through groove 10 is provided with a blocking block 12.

[0034] In this embodiment, the outer periphery of the base 1 is fixedly installed with the side edge 13.

[0035] In this embodiment, the spring 4 is provided with a rubber retaining ring 14 on its outside. The top of the rubber retaining ring 14 is fixedly installed on the outer cylinder 3, and the bottom of the rubber retaining ring 14 is fixedly installed on the base 1.

[0036] In this embodiment, a positioning pin 15 is fixedly installed on the base 1.

[0037] When using this device, raise the horizontal bar 11 to erect the movable plate 9, add chicken feed into the inner bucket 2, then lower the horizontal bar 11 and sprinkle a shallow layer of feed onto the movable plate 9 as bait. Place the base 1 in the chicken coop. Chickens will see the feed on the movable plate 9 and try to peck at it, but are blocked by the wire mesh 5. When the chickens exert force, they push the outer cylinder 3 downward, causing the staggered inner discharge port 6 to overlap with the outer discharge port 7. This allows a certain amount of feed from the inner bucket 2 to be discharged through the inner discharge port 6 and the outer discharge port 7. Chickens that fail to peck at the feed above can then peck at the feed discharged below when searching for feed again, thus preventing chickens that cannot peck at the feed above from getting food. Even poultry that do not require training can be automatically fed during foraging. The small amount of food distributed each time and the setting of the side edge 13 can minimize feed spillage and reduce feed waste. At the same time, the setting of the movable plate 9 can reduce the pollution of feed by falling debris. In addition, the area above the movable plate 9 can be cleaned by removing the wire mesh 5. This device makes it easy to replenish feed, avoids feed spillage, and makes management and cleaning easier, saving labor costs, improving the level of feeding management, and ultimately increasing farmers' income and contributing to rural revitalization.

[0038] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in this application is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in this application.

[0039] Apart from the technical features described in the specification, the other technical features are known to those skilled in the art. To highlight the innovative features of this utility model, the other technical features will not be described in detail here.

Claims

1. A kind of chicken feed saving type feeding material food barrel, including base (1), it is characterized by, The base (1) is fixedly installed with an inner barrel (2), the top of the inner barrel (2) is open, the outer periphery of the inner barrel (2) is sleeved with an outer cylinder (3), the upper and lower sides of the outer cylinder (3) are in an open form, the lower side of the outer cylinder (3) is provided with a spring (4) sleeved on the inner barrel (2), the top of the outer cylinder (3) is detachably installed with a steel wire mesh (5), the outer periphery of the inner barrel (2) is provided with a plurality of inner discharge ports (6), the outer periphery of the outer cylinder (3) is provided with a plurality of outer discharge ports (7), the inner discharge ports (6) and the outer discharge ports (7) are arranged in a staggered manner and the outer discharge ports (7) are located above the inner discharge ports (6).

2. The chicken feeding barrel according to claim 1, wherein, The opening of the top of the inner barrel (2) is square and a plurality of rotating shafts (8) are uniformly rotatably installed, the rotating shafts (8) are respectively fixedly installed with movable plates (9), and each movable plate (9) is respectively lapped on the adjacent rotating shaft (8).

3. The ration-saving chicken feeding barrel of claim 1, wherein, The outer cylinder (3) is respectively provided with a through slot (10) at the two sides, the upper side of the inner barrel (2) is provided with a cross rod (11) penetrating through the corresponding through slot (10) at the two ends, and the cross rod (11) is respectively rotatably connected with the corresponding movable plate (9).

4. The chicken feeding barrel according to claim 3, wherein the barrel is characterized in that, The through slot (10) is respectively provided with a blocking block (12).

5. The chicken feeding barrel according to claim 1, wherein the barrel is characterized in that, The outer periphery of the base (1) is fixedly installed with a side edge (13).

6. The ration-saving chicken feeding barrel of claim 1, wherein, The outer part of the spring (4) is provided with a rubber retaining ring (14), the top of the rubber retaining ring (14) is fixedly installed on the outer cylinder (3), and the bottom of the rubber retaining ring (14) is fixedly installed on the base (1).

7. The chicken feeding barrel according to claim 1, wherein the barrel is characterized in that, The base (1) is fixedly installed with a positioning needle (15).