Feeding device for waterfowl individual production performance measurement
By combining a support frame and a net bed with a baffle plate, the problems of feed spillage and manure management in waterfowl feeding devices are solved, achieving environmental cleanliness and accurate measurement of animal growth performance, thus improving waterfowl farming efficiency and animal welfare.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU ACAD OF AGRI SCI
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Traditional waterfowl feeding devices can easily cause feed to spill when large poultry or livestock are eating, resulting in waste and environmental pollution. At the same time, improper manure management can lead to a decline in air quality and the risk of disease transmission, and they are difficult to adapt to the needs of animals at different growth stages.
A feeding device was designed, comprising a support frame, a mesh bed, a feed trough, and a baffle plate. The mesh bed allows feces to fall smoothly, the baffle plate prevents feed from spilling, and it is adjustable to accommodate the feeding needs of animals of different sizes. Combined with an automated feeding and watering system, it ensures precise feed supply and a clean environment.
It effectively prevents feed spillage, maintains environmental cleanliness, reduces the risk of disease transmission, improves feed utilization, reduces costs, and ensures the accuracy of animal growth performance data and animal welfare.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of waterfowl farming technology, and in particular to a feeding device for measuring the individual production performance of waterfowl. Background Technology
[0002] Waterfowl feeding equipment is an automated or semi-automated system specifically designed for raising waterfowl such as ducks and geese. It aims to improve feed utilization, reduce labor costs, and ensure that waterfowl receive sufficient and balanced nutrition. These systems are typically designed based on the waterfowl's living habits, rearing environment, and growth requirements. With the increasing demand for waterfowl products such as meat and eggs, traditional farming methods are no longer sufficient to meet the needs of large-scale farming. Therefore, the market demand for efficient, environmentally friendly, and automated feeding equipment is growing rapidly.
[0003] Meanwhile, for large poultry or livestock, their movements while eating may be too vigorous, causing feed to spill out of the trough. This not only directly leads to feed waste and increases feeding costs, but may also cause the ground to become slippery, increasing the risk of animals falling and getting injured. Secondly, if feces are not cleaned up in a timely and effective manner, they will accumulate rapidly, leading to a decline in air quality, producing unpleasant odors, and becoming an ideal breeding ground for pathogens. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the problem that large poultry or livestock may spill feed out of the trough due to excessive movement when eating, resulting in waste, this utility model provides a feeding device for measuring the individual production performance of waterfowl.
[0005] The technical solution is as follows: The feeding device for measuring the individual production performance of waterfowl includes a support frame, a net bed, a base frame, a feed trough, a feed cavity, a baffle plate, and a slot. The upper end of the support frame is equipped with a net bed to ensure that the waterfowl can stand stably and that their droppings can fall smoothly through the mesh. The base frame is installed around the center of the upper surface of the net bed. The feed trough for waterfowl to eat is installed at the rear end of the base frame. The feed trough has a feed cavity inside. The front end of the feed cavity is equipped with a baffle plate that is angled to accommodate adult waterfowl, thus preventing the feed trough opening from being too large and causing feed spillage. The baffle plate has threaded connections to the feed trough on both sides of its upper surface. When the waterfowl in the cage is young, the baffle plate can be removed so that the individual can more easily reach the slot of the feed cavity.
[0006] Furthermore, four sets of support columns are vertically installed at the corners of the upper surface of the base frame. A fixed crossbeam is fixedly connected between the tops of every two sets of adjacent support columns. Two sets of mounting rods are symmetrically arranged on the upper and lower sides between the two sets of support columns at the front and rear ends.
[0007] Furthermore, two sets of second fixing screws that are threadedly connected to the mounting rod are symmetrically installed on the rear side of the inside of the material trough, and a material conveying frame is installed inside the fixing beam at the upper end of the material trough.
[0008] Furthermore, a sliding groove is provided inside the feeding frame, and a feeding pipe corresponding to the feed chamber is vertically installed at the center of the lower surface of the feeding frame.
[0009] Furthermore, the inside of the conveying pipe has a conveying cavity that runs through the conveying frame, and the upper surface of the conveying frame is surrounded by buckles.
[0010] Furthermore, two sets of fixing buckles that engage with the fixed crossbeam are symmetrically installed on both sides of the rear surface of the material conveyor, and the first fixing screw that is threadedly connected to the fixing buckle is symmetrically installed on the rear side inside the material conveyor.
[0011] Furthermore, a plastic mesh is installed between every two adjacent sets of support columns. The surface of the plastic mesh has multiple sets of mesh holes, and a drinking water delivery pipe is installed horizontally at the front end of the inside of the plastic mesh.
[0012] Furthermore, a pipe cavity is opened on the outside of the drinking water delivery pipe, and multiple sets of drinking nipples are installed inside the drinking water delivery pipe from left to right.
[0013] The beneficial effects are as follows: This utility model achieves a design that combines a support frame with a mesh bed, allowing feces to fall smoothly through the mesh to the lower layer, reducing pollution in the upper breeding area, improving air quality and overall environmental hygiene, and reducing the risk of disease transmission. The baffle plate can effectively prevent feed spillage caused by excessive movements when large poultry or livestock are eating. For young animals, the baffle plate can be removed to adapt to their feeding needs, thereby ensuring effective feed utilization and reducing feeding costs. When the material accumulates to the bottom of the pipe and is level with the feed box cavity, the material will automatically stop being fed, allowing for accurate recording of the waterfowl's feed intake and facilitating the study of waterfowl growth performance. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this application;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the plastic mesh in this application;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fixing buckle in this application;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material conveying pipe of this application;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material trough of this application.
[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Support frame; 2. Mesh bed; 3. Base frame; 4. Support column; 5. Fixed crossbeam; 6. Mounting rod; 7. Plastic mesh; 8. Mesh opening; 9. Pipe cavity; 10. Drinking water conveying pipe; 11. Fixing buckle; 12. Feeding rack; 13. Buckle ring; 14. Sliding groove; 15. First fixing screw; 16. Feeding cavity; 17. Feeding pipe; 18. Feed trough; 19. Feed cavity; 20. Second fixing screw; 21. Baffle plate; 22. Slot; 23. Drinking nipple. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0021] Among the currently discovered feasible technologies, the following are described:
[0022] In the field of animal behavior observation, individual measurement tables provide a highly standardized testing environment, which is crucial for ensuring the consistency and comparability of observational data. By maintaining a stable and controlled environment, researchers can accurately assess the specific effects of different variables on animal behavior. This consistency not only helps scientists precisely control various factors in experimental design but also provides a solid foundation for comparisons between studies, enabling different research findings to be analyzed and compared under unified standards. For example, in new drug trials, understanding the effects of drugs on experimental animal behavior is essential. Individual measurement tables, with their unique design features such as controllable environmental conditions, fixed observation parameters, and the ability to reduce interference from external variables, are ideal for achieving this goal. This not only ensures the reliability and reproducibility of experimental results but also allows scientists to more accurately assess the effectiveness of drugs and their potential side effects. For medical research, such precise measurements help discover potential new therapies and improve existing treatment strategies, thereby driving progress in the entire medical field. The safety and ease of operation of individual measurement tables make them an ideal tool in medical experiments, providing researchers with an interference-free platform to safely monitor and record changes in the responses or states of subjects. Detailed behavioral analysis, including monitoring of activity levels, social interaction patterns, and eating habits, allows researchers to gain a deeper understanding of the disease's progression and the effectiveness of different treatments. This firsthand data is invaluable for developing new treatments and improving existing strategies. More importantly, the individual assessment column is designed with animal welfare in mind, aiming to provide a living environment as close to nature as possible to reduce stress-induced behavioral changes. In this way, the collected data more accurately reflects the animals' actual condition, improving the reliability of research conclusions.
[0023] In traditional breeding environments, several key issues significantly impact the health of poultry and livestock, as well as overall breeding efficiency. First, if manure is not treated promptly and effectively, it will accumulate rapidly, leading to a decline in air quality, producing unpleasant odors, and becoming an ideal breeding ground for pathogens. This situation not only seriously affects the quality of life of waterfowl and increases the risk of disease transmission, such as respiratory infections and other infectious diseases, but may also lead to environmental degradation and increase management difficulty. Prolonged exposure to such an environment can weaken an animal's immunity, impacting its growth, development, and productivity. Secondly, large poultry or livestock may spill feed from the troughs due to excessive movement while eating, leading to feed waste, increased feeding costs, and attracting pests and other wild animals if not cleaned promptly, further deteriorating the breeding environment. Furthermore, improper feed distribution can cause nutritional imbalances, affecting animal growth, development, and productivity. For example, deficiencies or excesses of certain essential nutrients can negatively impact animal health, such as poor bone development and weakened immune function. Traditional pen designs often lack sufficient support structures and flexible adjustment mechanisms, making it difficult to adapt to the needs of animals at different growth stages. As waterfowl grow, existing pens may no longer provide adequate space and support, restricting their activity range and hindering healthy growth. At the same time, due to the lack of adjustable design, feeding may be inconvenient for animals of different sizes, affecting their feeding efficiency. These problems not only reduce the animals' comfort, but may also cause unnecessary stress responses, further affecting their health and productivity. If the feed supply method is not reasonable, it will not only lead to waste, but may also cause competition for food, causing unnecessary stress and injury. A proper water supply system can ensure that animals have access to clean drinking water at any time, which is crucial for maintaining their good physiological condition.
[0024] To address feed spillage, this design employs an adjustable baffle mechanism. For larger poultry or livestock, the angled baffles reduce feed overflow during feeding, preventing waste. For younger individuals, the baffles can be easily removed, making it easier for them to access the feed and ensuring each animal has convenient access to sufficient food resources to meet their growth and development needs. This flexible design not only improves feed utilization but also reduces unnecessary costs. To address manure management, the design introduces a support frame combined with a mesh bed. The mesh bed is installed above the support frame, allowing poultry and livestock to stand stably while manure flows smoothly through the mesh onto the lower support frame for decomposition. This method not only maintains the cleanliness of the upper feeding area, reducing odors and harmful gases, but also lowers the risk of disease transmission due to environmental pollution.
[0025] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the feeding device for measuring the production performance of individual waterfowl includes a support frame 1, a net bed 2, a base frame 3, a feed trough 18, a feed cavity 19, a baffle plate 21, and a slot 22. The upper end of the support frame 1 is equipped with a net bed 2 to ensure that the waterfowl can stand stably and that their droppings can fall smoothly through the mesh. The base frame 3 is installed around the center of the upper surface of the net bed 2. The feed trough 18 for waterfowl to eat is installed at the rear end of the base frame 3. The feed trough 18 has a feed cavity 19 inside. The front end of the feed cavity 19 is obliquely installed with a baffle plate 21 to accommodate adult waterfowl, which may cause the feed trough opening to be too large and spill feed. The baffle plate 21 has threaded connections to the feed trough 18 on both sides of its upper surface. When the waterfowl in the cage is young, the baffle plate 21 can be removed so that the individual can more easily reach the feed cavity 19.
[0026] Four sets of support columns 4 are vertically installed at the corners of the upper surface of the base frame 3. A fixed crossbeam 5 is fixedly connected between the tops of every two sets of adjacent support columns 4. Two sets of mounting rods 6 are symmetrically arranged on the upper and lower sides between the two sets of support columns 4 at the front and rear ends. The design of the four sets of support columns 4 and the fixed crossbeams 5 enhances the stability and durability of the structure, ensuring that the device can be stably supported. Two sets of second fixing screws 20, which are threaded to the mounting rods 6, are symmetrically installed on the rear side inside the material trough 18. A material conveying frame 12 is installed inside the fixed crossbeam 5 at the upper end of the material trough 18. The use of mounting rods 6 and second fixing screws 20 provides additional reinforcement and allows the material trough 18 to be flexibly adjusted and installed.
[0027] In use, the feeding device is made of plastic and iron. The feed in the upper feed trough is transferred to the lower feed trough through a pipe. The lower part of the feed pipe 17 has an inverted triangular design. When the feed in the lower feed trough reaches a certain height, the upper feed trough will stop feeding downwards. This design helps to reasonably control the amount of feed each time and ensure accurate measurement of feed weight. For young individuals, the iron plate in the center of the lower feed trough can be removed to allow them to be closer to the feed position for easier eating. When the individuals are larger, an iron plate is added to prevent feed spillage. The support frame consists of two parts. The upper support frame part is usually made of sturdy and corrosion-resistant materials such as net bed 2 or plastic net 7. It is a certain height from the ground to ensure that the waterfowl can stand stably and that their droppings can fall off smoothly.
[0028] Please see Figures 3-4The feed rack 12 has a sliding groove 14 inside. A feed pipe 17 corresponding to the feed chamber 19 is vertically installed at the center of the lower surface of the feed rack 12. The design of the feed rack 12 and the feed pipe 17 realizes efficient feed transfer and ensures that the feed can be accurately distributed to each feed trough. A feed chamber 16 is opened inside the feed pipe 17, which runs through the feed rack 12. A buckle 13 is installed around the upper surface of the feed rack 12. The setting of the feed chamber 16 and the buckle 13 helps to prevent feed from overflowing during the transfer process and keep the environment clean. Two sets of fixing buckles 11 that are fastened to the fixed crossbeam 5 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the rear surface of the feed rack 12. A first fixing screw 15 that is threadedly connected to the fixing buckle 11 is symmetrically installed on the rear side of the inside of the feed rack 12. The connection between the fixing buckle 11 and the first fixing screw 15 is... The design makes the feed rack 12 easy to install and disassemble, facilitating cleaning and maintenance. A plastic mesh 7 is installed between every two adjacent support columns 4. The surface of the plastic mesh 7 has multiple mesh holes 8. A drinking water delivery pipe 10 is installed horizontally at the front end of the plastic mesh 7. The plastic mesh 7 prevents waterfowl from escaping. The diameter and length of the pipe are selected and installed according to the scale of breeding and site layout to ensure that water can flow smoothly to each drinking point. A pipe cavity 9 is opened on the outside of the drinking water delivery pipe 10. Multiple drinking nipples 23 are installed inside the drinking water delivery pipe 10 from left to right. The special design of the drinking nipples 23 allows water to flow out automatically when the poultry touch the nipple. The drinking nipples 23 can effectively control the water flow, avoid waste, and keep the drinking water clean.
[0029] The individual drinking water supply pipes are mostly made of PVC or PE material. These pipes have good corrosion resistance and sealing properties, which can ensure the freshness and cleanliness of the water. The design of the drinking nipples allows poultry to drink with just a light touch, effectively controlling the water flow to avoid waste and keeping the drinking water clean. The drinking line supplies water by gravity or pressure, and the water quality is changed regularly to reduce the risk of disease transmission. Compared with the traditional manual watering method, the automated drinking water system not only saves labor costs, but also improves water resource utilization, promotes good growth and production performance of poultry, and thus improves breeding efficiency and income.
[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A feeding device for measuring the individual production performance of waterfowl, characterized in that, The cage includes a support frame (1); it also includes a net bed (2), a base frame (3), a feed trough (18), a feed cavity (19), a baffle plate (21), and a slot (22); the support frame (1) is equipped with a net bed (2) for allowing waterfowl droppings to fall smoothly through the mesh; the base frame (3) is installed around the center of the upper surface of the net bed (2); the feed trough (18) for waterfowl to eat is installed at the rear end of the base frame (3); the feed cavity (19) is opened inside the feed trough (18); the baffle plate (21) for adult waterfowl is installed obliquely at the front end of the feed cavity (19); the slots (22) that are threadedly connected to the feed trough (18) are fixedly connected to both sides of the upper surface of the baffle plate (21); when the waterfowl in the cage are young, the baffle plate (21) is removed by unloading the slots (22), so that the young waterfowl can reach the feed cavity (19) to eat more easily.
2. The feeding device for measuring the individual production performance of waterfowl according to claim 1, characterized in that; Four sets of support columns (4) are vertically installed at the corner of the upper surface of the base frame (3). A fixed crossbeam (5) is fixedly connected between the top of each pair of adjacent support columns (4). Two sets of symmetrical mounting rods (6) are provided between the front and rear sets of support columns (4).
3. The feeding device for measuring the individual production performance of waterfowl according to claim 1, characterized in that; Two sets of second fixing screws (20) that are threadedly connected to the mounting rod (6) are symmetrically installed on both sides of the rear surface of the material trough (18), and a material conveying frame (12) is installed on the upper end of the material trough (18).
4. The feeding device for measuring the individual production performance of waterfowl according to claim 3, characterized in that; The feed rack (12) has a sliding groove (14) inside, and a feed pipe (17) corresponding to the feed chamber (19) is vertically installed at the center of the lower surface of the feed rack (12).
5. The feeding device for measuring the individual production performance of waterfowl according to claim 4, characterized in that; The material conveying pipe (17) has a material conveying cavity (16) that passes through the material conveying frame (12), and the upper surface of the material conveying frame (12) is surrounded by a buckle (13).
6. The feeding device for measuring the individual production performance of waterfowl according to claim 3, characterized in that; Two sets of fixing buckles (11) that are fastened to the fixing beam (5) are symmetrically installed on both sides of the rear surface of the material conveyor (12). The material conveyor (12) and the fixing buckles (11) are connected by a first fixing screw (15).
7. The feeding device for measuring the individual production performance of waterfowl according to claim 2, characterized in that; A plastic mesh (7) is installed between each pair of adjacent support columns (4). Multiple mesh holes (8) are opened on the surface of the plastic mesh (7). A drinking water delivery pipe (10) is installed horizontally in the center of the inner side of the support column (4).
8. The feeding device for measuring the individual production performance of waterfowl according to claim 7, characterized in that; The drinking water delivery pipe (10) has a pipe cavity (9) on the outside, and multiple sets of drinking nipples (23) are installed inside the drinking water delivery pipe (10) from left to right.