Integrated feeding device for chickens

Abstract

The utility model relates to belong to the field of livestock breeding equipment technology discloses a kind of integrated feeding device for preventing pollution and throwing and scattering of chicken, including platform pedestal, and feeding module and water module are arranged on platform pedestal;Feeding module includes the cylindrical feeding tray of top opening, the lateral wall of feeding tray is circumferentially provided with several feeding ports, and several silica gel soft curtains are circumferentially hung on the top opening of feeding tray, and the lower end of silica gel soft curtain extends downward and covers the area where feeding port is located;Storage barrel is placed in the middle of feeding tray;The inner layer of storage barrel is cylindrical storage bin, and several discharge ports are circumferentially arranged on the bottom of the lateral wall of storage bin;The outer layer of storage barrel is conical cover, and cover is above feeding tray;Water module includes annular water tank located in the periphery of feeding tray, and annular water tank is closed structure, and several drinking water components are circumferentially arranged and connected with water source.The utility model has double-layer protection structure in feeding module, to prevent feed pollution and throwing and scattering waste, and closed annular water tank guarantees drinking water safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of livestock breeding equipment technology, specifically to an integrated feeding device for chickens that is pollution-proof and spill-proof. Background Technology

[0002] In intensive livestock farming, chicken feeding devices are essential equipment. However, existing feeding devices generally suffer from several problems that are difficult to solve simultaneously. First, open or semi-open feed troughs and water troughs are easily contaminated by chicken feces, bedding, and other pollutants, affecting not only the hygiene of feed and water but also potentially causing diseases in the flock. Second, during feeding, especially through natural behaviors such as head shaking and digging, chickens easily scatter large amounts of feed outside the troughs, resulting in significant feed waste and increased farming costs. For example, Chinese utility model patent CN212877190U (authorization announcement date: 2021.04.06) discloses a chicken feed trough to prevent spillage, including a feed trough assembly, a feed inlet cylinder, and a water cylinder. The bottom of the feed trough assembly is fixedly connected to a feeding trough and a water trough. The feed inlet cylinder is fixedly connected to the middle of the feed trough assembly, and the water cylinder is fixedly connected to the top periphery of the feed inlet cylinder. A water outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the water cylinder. An anti-spray net is fixedly connected to the top of the feeding trough, and a feed hole is fixedly connected to the middle of the anti-spray net. In the above utility model patent, water is added to the water trough by opening and closing a valve on the water outlet pipe, but the water trough remains open, posing a risk of drinking water contamination. Although the anti-spray net is fixedly connected to the top of the feeding trough to prevent chickens from throwing food and wasting it, the feeding trough is semi-open, and the anti-spray net allows chickens to stand and peck at the feed, posing a risk of the feed in the feeding trough being contaminated by chicken feces. While some existing technologies, such as trigger-type waterers, have addressed the problem of drinking water contamination to some extent, they have not simultaneously solved the problems of feed contamination and spillage. Therefore, existing technologies have the shortcoming of being unable to comprehensively solve the problems of feed and drinking water contamination and feed waste. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides an integrated feeding device for chickens that prevents pollution and spillage, effectively preventing feed and drinking water pollution and reducing feed spillage and waste.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] An integrated feeding device for chickens, designed to prevent pollution and spillage, includes a platform base on which a feeding module is mounted. The feeding module comprises a cylindrical feeding tray with an open top, several feeding openings circumferentially formed on the side walls of the tray, and several silicone soft curtains suspended circumferentially from the top of the feeding tray openings, the lower ends of which extend downwards and cover the area of ​​the feeding openings. A feed storage bin is placed in the center of the feeding tray. The feed storage bin has a double-layer structure: the inner layer is a cylindrical storage bin with an inlet at the top and several outlets evenly formed circumferentially on the bottom of the side walls; the outer layer is a conical cover that covers the feeding tray, with the lower outer diameter of the cover not less than the outer diameter of the feeding tray. A feeding area is formed between the silicone soft curtains and the storage bin.

[0006] It also includes a drinking water module, which includes an annular water tank located on the platform base and around the feeding tray. The annular water tank is connected to a water source. The annular water tank is a closed structure, and several drinking water components are arranged circumferentially on the annular water tank.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the feeding module further includes a feeding port adjustment ring, which is annular and fitted onto the side wall of the feeding tray. The vertical position of the feeding port adjustment ring can be adjusted to block or release part of the feeding port area to adjust the size of the feeding port.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, multiple sets of adjustment holes are arranged longitudinally on the side wall of the feeding tray, and the feeding port adjustment ring is provided with a hanging ear, which is adapted to the adjustment hole.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the side wall of the feeding tray is provided with external threads, the inner wall of the feeding port adjustment ring is provided with internal threads, and the feeding port adjustment ring is threadedly connected to the side wall of the feeding tray.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the drinking water module also includes a water storage tank, which is located on top of the storage tank. The water storage tank is connected to an annular water tank through an external water pipe, and a float valve is installed at the outlet of the water storage tank.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the water storage tank and the material storage tank are connected by a snap-fit.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the drinking component is a nipple drinker.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, a flow regulating baffle ring is fitted on the outer wall of the storage bin. The flow regulating baffle ring has a second discharge port that is adapted to the position and number of the discharge port. Rotating the flow regulating baffle ring makes the second discharge port partially or completely aligned with the discharge port to adjust the effective discharge area of ​​the discharge port.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, a mode switching mechanism is provided at the bottom of the platform base, which is used to switch the device between a stable mode and a shaking mode.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the platform base is provided with fixed feet at the bottom, and the mode switching mechanism includes a lifting movable support. The bottom of the movable support is provided with casters. Adjusting the height of the lifting movable support so that the casters are on the ground or off the ground realizes the two modes of the device.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0017] This utility model discloses an integrated feeding device for chickens that prevents pollution and spillage. It integrates a feeding module and a drinking module on a platform base. The feeding tray of the feeding module has a double-layer protective structure. On the one hand, it effectively blocks external pollutants such as feces and soil. On the other hand, the physical structure restricts the chickens' feeding posture, effectively inhibiting their head-throwing and feed-scattering behavior, thereby effectively reducing feed waste, improving feed conversion rate, and lowering breeding costs. The sealed annular water trough ensures physical isolation between drinking and feeding, and avoids water pollution and waste.

[0018] This utility model discloses an integrated feeding device for chickens that prevents pollution and spillage. The size of the feeding opening can be adjusted by adjusting the baffle ring to fit the head size of the chickens, so that the same device can serve the entire growth cycle from chicks to adults, improving the utilization rate and applicability of the device. The discharge flow rate can be adjusted by adjusting the baffle ring, which can be flexibly adjusted according to the age, breed and feeding situation of the flock, avoiding excessive feeding at one time, which would cause accumulation and waste.

[0019] This utility model discloses an integrated feeding device for chickens that is pollution-proof and spill-proof. The platform base can switch between a stable mode and a shaking mode. In the shaking mode, the device is allowed to be pushed by the chickens to produce moderate shaking, which provides the chickens with interaction and exercise, enriches their behavior, effectively improves animal welfare, and helps the chickens develop healthily. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the feeding module;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the storage tank.

[0024] Attached reference numerals: 1-Platform base, 2-Feeding tray, 21-Feeding port, 22-Silicone curtain, 23-Feeding port adjustment ring, 3-Food storage bin, 31-Food storage silo, 32-Outer cover, 33-Flow adjustment ring, 4-Annular water tank, 5-Water storage tank, 6-External water pipe, 7-Fixed foot support, 8-Lifting mobile support, 9-Wheel casters. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely represents selected embodiments of this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0026] An integrated chicken feeding device that prevents pollution and spillage, such as Figures 1-3As shown, the system includes a platform base 1, on which a feeding module is mounted. The feeding module includes a cylindrical feeding tray 2 with an open top. Several feeding openings 21 are circumferentially opened on the side wall of the feeding tray 2. Several silicone soft curtains 22 are circumferentially suspended from the top of the opening of the feeding tray 2. The lower ends of the silicone soft curtains 22 extend downward and cover the area where the feeding openings 21 are located. A storage bin 3 for storing feed is placed in the middle of the feeding tray 2. The storage bin 3 has a double-layer structure. The inner layer is a cylindrical storage silo 31 with an upwardly convex bottom and a feed inlet at the top. Several discharge outlets are evenly opened circumferentially at the bottom of the side wall. The outer layer of the storage bin 3 is a conical outer cover 32. The top of the outer cover 32 is fixedly connected to the top of the storage silo 31. The outer cover 32 covers the feeding tray 2, and the outer diameter of the lower end of the outer cover 32 is not less than the outer diameter of the feeding tray 2. A feeding area is formed between the silicone soft curtains 22 and the storage silo 31. An outer cover 32 is installed above the feeding tray 2, and a silicone soft curtain 22 covers the area where the feeding opening 21 of the feeding tray 2 is located, forming a double layer of protection for the feeding area. The outer cover 32 and the feeding tray 2 can effectively prevent external contaminants such as chicken droppings and soil from entering the feeding area, ensuring the hygiene of the feed. Chickens can only peck at the feed by inserting their heads through the feeding opening 21 and squeezing into the silicone soft curtain 22. After exiting, the silicone soft curtain 22 automatically rebounds to form a dynamic seal, effectively limiting feed spillage caused by chickens' natural behaviors such as head shaking and digging during feeding. Preferably, the silicone soft curtain 22 meets food-grade safety standards and will not harm the chickens. The feed storage bin and feeding tray are made of transparent material, making it easy to observe the internal feed storage conditions.

[0027] The system also includes a drinking module, comprising a ring-shaped water trough 4, which is mounted on the platform base 1 and located around the feeding tray 2. The ring-shaped water trough 4 is connected to a water source. The ring-shaped water trough 4 is a closed structure, and several drinking components are arranged circumferentially on it. In a preferred embodiment, the drinking components are nipple drinkers. Designing the water trough as a ring around the feeding module provides drinking points for chickens from multiple directions simultaneously, avoiding competition. Water only flows out when a chicken's beak touches the trigger switch of the nipple drinker, ensuring that the chickens can always drink fresh, clean water, avoiding the problem of water in open troughs being contaminated by feces and bedding due to prolonged exposure. At the same time, since the water does not continuously flow or accumulate, it also greatly saves water resources, reduces the humidity of the breeding area, and thus protects the health of the flock. Furthermore, the drinking water module also includes a water storage tank 5, which is located on top of the storage tank 3. The water storage tank 5 is connected to an annular water tank 4 via an external water pipe 6. A float valve is installed at the outlet of the water storage tank 5 to ensure a constant water level in the annular water tank 4. Preferably, the storage tank 3 has a buckle on its top outer periphery, and the water storage tank 5 has a groove on its outer periphery. The water storage tank 5 is fixed to the upper part of the storage tank 3 by the engagement of the buckle and the groove. The water storage tank and the annular water tank are made of transparent material to facilitate observation of the internal water storage status.

[0028] Furthermore, the feeding module also includes a feeding port adjustment baffle 23. The feeding port adjustment baffle 23 is annular and is fitted onto the side wall of the feeding tray 2. The vertical position of the feeding port adjustment baffle 23 can be adjusted to block or release part of the feeding port 21 area to adjust the size of the feeding port. For example, when the chickens are in the chick stage, the feeding port adjustment baffle 23 is used to block most of the feeding port, leaving only enough space for the chicks' heads to reach in for feeding, thus preventing feed leakage when the chickens' heads reach in or out. As the chickens grow, the position of the feeding port adjustment baffle 23 is gradually adjusted upwards to release a larger feeding port area to accommodate the size of the chickens' heads. This allows the same device to serve the entire growth cycle from chicks to adult chickens, improving the utilization rate and applicability of the device. In one embodiment, the feeding tray 2 has multiple sets of adjustment holes arranged longitudinally on its side wall, and the feeding port adjustment ring 23 is provided with a lug. By hanging the lug on the feeding port adjustment ring 23 into different adjustment holes, the up and down position of the feeding port adjustment ring 23 can be adjusted. In another embodiment, the feeding tray 2 has an external thread on its side wall, and the feeding port adjustment ring 23 has an internal thread. The feeding port adjustment ring 23 is threadedly connected to the side wall of the feeding tray 2, and its up and down position can be adjusted by rotating the feeding port adjustment ring 23.

[0029] Furthermore, as the chickens grow, to achieve precise feeding, save feed, and control the feed output per unit time, a flow regulating baffle ring 33 is installed on the outer wall of the feed storage silo 31. The flow regulating baffle ring 33 has a second discharge port adapted to the position and number of the original discharge port. Rotating the flow regulating baffle ring 33 partially or completely aligns the second discharge port with the original discharge port to adjust the effective discharge area. When the second discharge port of the flow regulating baffle ring 33 is partially aligned with the discharge port on the feed storage silo, the effective discharge area is small, resulting in a small feed output per unit time; conversely, a large effective discharge area results in a large feed output per unit time. Farmers can flexibly adjust this according to the age, breed, and feeding behavior of the chickens to avoid excessive feed intake at once, which can lead to accumulation and waste.

[0030] Furthermore, a mode switching mechanism is provided at the bottom of the platform base 1, which is used to switch the device between a stable mode and a shaking mode. In one embodiment, a fixed foot support 7 is provided at the bottom of the platform base 1, and the mode switching mechanism includes a lifting movable support 8 and multiple casters 9. The multiple casters 9 are located at the bottom of the lifting movable support 8. Adjusting the height of the lifting movable support 8 so that the casters 9 touch the ground allows the device to move or rotate in any direction in the shaking mode, increasing the degree of freedom of shaking. Under the action of external force (such as the push of a flock of chickens), the device can shake and rotate freely, providing conditions for interaction and exercise for the chickens, thus promoting animal welfare. When the height of the lifting movable support 8 is adjusted so that the casters 9 are off the ground, the fixed foot support 7 supports the entire device, and the device is in a stable state, suitable for nighttime use. The lifting movable support 8 can adopt a manual telescopic sleeve structure or an electric push rod structure, etc. Any existing technology that can achieve lifting can be used in this application, and will not be elaborated here. In another preferred embodiment, the mode switching mechanism includes a fixed support and a swivel wheel with a brake, the swivel wheel being located at the bottom of the fixed support. The swivel wheel is locked or released by braking, thereby switching between a stable mode and a wobbling mode.

[0031] In use, this device allows chickens to feed simply by bowing their heads and passing through the silicone curtain at the feeding opening, then stepping back to peck at water. Its unique structure and posture physically prevent chickens from standing or stepping into the feed and water areas, eliminating fecal contamination at the source. Furthermore, the forced bowing feeding posture and the silicone curtain greatly suppress head-shaking and spillage behavior, preventing waste. In the shaking mode, the chickens naturally push the device while competing for food, causing it to shake slightly, providing natural and fun interaction and exercise, thus promoting animal welfare. This device comprehensively solves the problems of pollution, waste, and monotonous behavior during the feeding process.

[0032] Of course, there may be other embodiments of this utility model. Without departing from the spirit and essence of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make various corresponding changes and modifications based on this utility model, but these corresponding changes and modifications should all fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pollution and spillage preventing integrated feeding device for chickens, characterized in that: The system includes a platform base on which a feeding module is mounted. The feeding module comprises a cylindrical feeding tray with an open top. Several feeding openings are circumferentially formed on the side walls of the feeding tray. Several silicone soft curtains are circumferentially suspended above the openings of the feeding tray, with their lower ends extending downwards to cover the area of ​​the feeding openings. A feed storage bin is placed in the center of the feeding tray. The feed storage bin has a double-layer structure: the inner layer is a cylindrical storage silo with an inlet at the top and several outlets evenly formed circumferentially at the bottom of the side walls; the outer layer is a conical cover that covers the feeding tray, with the lower outer diameter of the cover not less than the outer diameter of the feeding tray. A feeding area is formed between the silicone soft curtains and the feed storage silo. It also includes a drinking water module, which includes an annular water tank located on the platform base and around the feeding tray. The annular water tank is connected to a water source. The annular water tank is a closed structure, and several drinking water components are arranged circumferentially on the annular water tank.

2. The integrated feed device for chickens according to claim 1, wherein: The feeding module also includes a feeding port adjustment ring, which is ring-shaped and fitted onto the side wall of the feeding tray. The vertical position of the feeding port adjustment ring can be adjusted to cover or release part of the feeding port area to adjust the size of the feeding port.

3. The integrated feed delivery apparatus for chickens that prevents contamination and spillage according to claim 2, wherein: The feeding tray has multiple sets of adjustment holes arranged longitudinally on its side wall. The feeding port adjustment ring is equipped with a hanging ear, which is adapted to the adjustment hole.

4. The integrated chicken feeding device with pollution prevention and spill prevention according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding tray has external threads on its side wall, and the feeding port adjustment ring has internal threads on its inner wall. The feeding port adjustment ring is threadedly connected to the side wall of the feeding tray.

5. The integrated chicken feeding device with pollution prevention and spill prevention according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drinking water module also includes a water storage tank, which is located on top of the storage tank. The water storage tank is connected to an annular water tank through an external water pipe, and a float valve is installed at the outlet of the water storage tank.

6. The integrated chicken feeding device with pollution prevention and spill prevention according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water storage tank and the material storage tank are connected by a snap-fit.

7. The integrated chicken feeding device with pollution prevention and spill prevention according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drinking component is a nipple drinker.

8. The integrated chicken feeding device with pollution prevention and spill prevention according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the storage silo is fitted with a flow regulating baffle ring. The flow regulating baffle ring has a second discharge port that is adapted to the position and number of the discharge port. Rotating the flow regulating baffle ring makes the second discharge port partially or completely aligned with the discharge port to adjust the effective discharge area of ​​the discharge port.

9. The integrated chicken feeding device with pollution prevention and spill prevention according to claim 1, characterized in that: The platform base is equipped with a mode switching mechanism at its bottom, which is used to switch the device between a stable mode and a shaking mode.

10. The integrated chicken feeding device with pollution prevention and spill prevention according to claim 9, characterized in that: The platform base is equipped with fixed feet at the bottom. The mode switching mechanism includes a lifting movable support. The bottom of the movable support is equipped with casters. Adjusting the height of the lifting movable support allows the casters to touch the ground or lift off the ground, thus enabling the device to switch between two modes.

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