Automatic duckling rearing cage

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automated duckling brooding cage, including a cage body. The cage body is divided into multiple upper and lower breeding areas by a mesh plate. A horizontal opening is opened at the lower end of the front side of each breeding area. The area formed by the horizontal opening is for the ducklings to extend their heads to eat. A set of horizontally arranged automated duckling feeding mechanisms is installed on the outside of each horizontal opening. A feeding box is installed on the top of the outside of the cage body. A set of feeding funnels is fixed on the side of each breeding area. The bottom of the feeding box is connected to the feeding funnels through a stretchable pipe. As shown in the figure, the duckling feeding mechanism consists of an active roller, a driven roller, a transmission belt, and multiple feeding hoppers fixedly connected to the transmission belt. The transmission belt is tensioned on the active roller and the driven roller. The active roller is driven by an external motor to rotate, which drives the transmission belt to move, thereby driving the multiple feeding hoppers to move from left to right, realizing automated feeding and watering during duckling rearing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of duckling breeding, specifically to an automated duckling brooding cage. Background Technology

[0002] In duckling farming, traditional brooding methods rely heavily on manual feeding and management. Currently, most farms still manually add feed and change water in the duck cages at set times. This method has several drawbacks: Firstly, manual feeding is labor-intensive, especially in large-scale farming, requiring significant manpower and exhibiting low efficiency, making it difficult to meet the needs of high-density, large-scale duckling farming. Secondly, manual feeding results in uneven distribution of feed and water, easily leading to uneven feeding among ducklings. Some ducklings may experience slow growth due to insufficient food, affecting overall farming quality. Furthermore, the precision of manually controlling the amount and timing of feeding is insufficient, easily resulting in overfeeding and waste, or underfeeding and hindering duckling growth. In addition, traditional duck cages have a relatively simple structure and usually lack specialized automated feeding and drinking devices to match them. Although some breeding equipment attempts to achieve semi-automated feeding, they often have problems such as complex structure, cumbersome operation or poor adaptability, making it difficult to meet the independent feeding needs of different breeding areas. Especially in multi-layer or multi-area breeding, it is impossible to achieve separate delivery of feed and water according to different breeding layers. Therefore, in response to the problems of high reliance on manual labor, low feeding efficiency and convenience in the existing duckling breeding process, it is necessary to develop a brooding equipment that can realize automated feeding and separate delivery of feed and water according to different breeding layers, in order to improve the efficiency of duckling breeding and reduce breeding costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, in order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, this utility model provides an automated duckling brooding cage that can deliver feed and water separately according to different breeding zones.

[0004] This utility model is implemented as follows: an automated duckling brooding cage is constructed, including a duck cage body. The duck cage body is divided into multiple upper and lower breeding areas by a mesh plate. A horizontal opening is opened at the lower end of the front side of each breeding area. The area formed by the horizontal opening is used for the ducklings to extend their heads to eat. A set of horizontally arranged automated duckling feeding mechanisms is installed on the outside of each horizontal opening. A feeding box is installed on the top of the outside of the duck cage body. A set of feeding funnels is fixed on the side of each breeding area. The bottom of the feeding box is connected to the feeding funnels through a stretchable pipe.

[0005] According to the automated duckling brooding cage of this utility model, the duckling feeding mechanism consists of an active roller, a driven roller, a transmission belt, and multiple feeding hoppers fixedly connected to the transmission belt; the transmission belt is tensioned on the active roller and the driven roller, and the active roller is driven to rotate by an external motor, which drives the transmission belt to move, thereby driving the multiple feeding hoppers to move from left to right, realizing automated feeding and watering during the duckling raising process.

[0006] According to the automated duckling brooding cage of this utility model, a control valve is installed on the pipeline.

[0007] According to the automated duckling brooding cage of this utility model, the implementation process is as follows: placing the ducklings to be raised in the corresponding breeding area for feeding; such as... Figure 1 As shown, the feeding box can be divided into a feed storage chamber and a water storage chamber, which can respectively deliver feed and water to the corresponding feeding funnel in each breeding area through pipelines; when feeding, each duckling feeding mechanism is in the shape of a feeding funnel. Figure 1 In this state, the active roller is controlled to move, aligning its feed hoppers with the lower parts of the feed funnel (i.e., passing through the lower outlet of the feed funnel). Depending on the needs, these hoppers are used to feed duck feed or water into the feed hoppers. Once all feed hoppers are filled with food and in position (i.e., moving from left to right), a pattern is formed as follows: Figure 3 As shown in the image, the ducklings raised in the breeding area can stick their heads out to eat.

[0008] Compared with existing technologies, this automated duckling brooding cage has the following advantages: First, it automates feeding and reduces reliance on manual labor: Through the cooperation of the active roller, transmission belt and feeding hopper in the duckling feeding mechanism, feed and water can be automatically delivered under the drive of the motor, eliminating the need for manual feeding at regular intervals, greatly reducing labor input and labor costs, and is especially suitable for large-scale duckling farming scenarios. Secondly, it supports tiered independent delivery to meet differentiated needs: the duck cage is divided into multiple breeding areas by mesh panels, and each breeding area is equipped with an independent feeding funnel and a corresponding duckling feeding mechanism, with the feeding box connected to each feeding funnel via pipelines. This design allows for individual control of the delivery amount and time of feed and water according to the growth stage and health status of the ducklings in different breeding areas, achieving precise feeding and avoiding resource waste. Third, it improves feeding efficiency and convenience: the feed hopper moves from left to right with the conveyor belt, enabling rapid dispensing of feed and water to multiple locations, which is more efficient than manual feeding. Meanwhile, the extendable piping adapts to multi-layered farming structures, with separate feed and water chambers in the feed box, simplifying the feeding process and improving the convenience of farming management. Fourth, it improves and optimizes the feeding environment for ducklings: Ducklings can extend their heads to eat through horizontal openings, preventing feed and water from entering the breeding area and causing pollution. This helps maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the breeding area and reduces the risk of disease in ducklings. In addition, the orderly movement of the feed troughs ensures that ducklings eat evenly, promoting their healthy growth and thus improving breeding efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the feeding status of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the duck cage structure of this application; Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the state of the food being consumed in this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the duckling feeding facility in this application. Detailed Implementation

[0010] The following will be combined with the appendix Figures 1-4 This utility model will be described in detail, and the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0011] This utility model provides an automated duckling brooding cage, the implementation structure and related processes of which are as follows: Figures 1-4 As shown, it can be implemented as follows: including a duck cage body 1, which is no different from the existing duck cage structure; the duck cage body 1 is divided into multiple upper and lower breeding areas 1-2 by a mesh plate 1-1. Unlike the existing duck cage, a horizontal opening 1-3 is opened at the lower end of the front side of each breeding area 1-2. The area formed by the horizontal opening 1-3 is used for ducklings to stick their heads out to eat. The height of the horizontal opening 1-3 is less than the height of the duck, just enough to ensure that the duck cannot walk out; a set of horizontally arranged, automatically controlled duckling feeding mechanism 2 is installed on the outside of each horizontal opening 1-3. At the same time, a feeding box 3 is installed on the top of the outside of the duck cage body 1 (the feeding box 3 stores the breeding feed and water respectively). A set of feeding funnels 4 is fixed on the side of each breeding area 1-2. The bottom of the feeding box 3 is connected to the feeding funnels 4 through a stretchable pipe 5 (such as a flexible hose).

[0012] like Figure 4As shown, the duckling feeding mechanism 2 consists of an active roller 2-1, a driven roller 2-2, a transmission belt 2-3, and multiple feeding hoppers 2-4 fixedly connected to the transmission belt 2-3. The transmission belt 2-3 is tensioned on the active roller 2-1 and the driven roller 2-2. The active roller 2-1 is driven to rotate by an external motor, which drives the transmission belt 2-3 to move, thereby driving the multiple feeding hoppers 2-4 to move from left to right, realizing automated feeding and watering during the duckling raising process. Depending on the specific implementation, a corresponding control valve may also be installed on the pipeline 5, which is used to control the discharge of feed and water.

[0013] The implementation process is as follows: Place the ducklings to be raised in the corresponding breeding area 1-2 for feeding; for example... Figure 1 As shown, the feeding box 3 can be divided into a feeding chamber and a water chamber, which can respectively deliver feed and water to the feeding funnel 4 corresponding to each breeding area 1-2 through the pipe 5; when feeding, each duckling feeding mechanism 2 is in the position of Figure 1 In this state, the active roller 2-1 is controlled to move, so that the feed hoppers 2-4 on it are respectively aligned with the lower part of the feed funnel 4 (i.e., passing through the lower discharge port of the feed funnel 4). Depending on the needs, they are used to feed duck feed or water into the feed hoppers 2-4. Once all the feed hoppers 2-4 are filled with food and have moved into position (i.e., moving from left to right), a pattern is formed as follows: Figure 3 As shown in the diagram, at this time, the ducklings raised in breeding areas 1-2 can stick their heads out to eat.

[0014] In summary, this application addresses the problems of high reliance on manual labor, low feeding efficiency and convenience in existing duckling farming processes. It aims to develop a brooding device that can automate feeding and provide individual feed and water delivery according to different breeding levels, thereby meeting the needs of improving the efficiency of duckling farming and reducing breeding costs.

[0015] The specific implementation process of this automated duckling brooding cage is as follows: First, the ducklings to be raised are placed in multiple breeding areas 1-2 separated by mesh panels 1-1 in the duck cage 1 according to a reasonable breeding density, ensuring that the ducklings in each breeding area 1-2 can move freely, in order to prepare for subsequent feeding. Next, in the feeding box 3, add an appropriate amount of duck feed to the feeding chamber and sufficient clean water to the water chamber to ensure that the feed and water can meet the dietary needs of the ducklings in the corresponding breeding areas 1-2. At this time, the bottom of the feeding box 3 is connected to the feeding funnel 4 fixed on the side of each breeding area 1-2 through the stretchable pipe 5, thus establishing a channel for the delivery of feed and water. Then, start the duckling feeding mechanism to prepare for feeding. In the initial state, the duckling feeding mechanism 2 is in... Figure 1In the state shown, the external motor connected to the drive roller 2-1 is started, and the motor drives the drive roller 2-1 to rotate, which in turn causes the transmission belt 2-3, which is tensioned on the drive roller 2-1 and the driven roller 2-2, to start moving. The transmission belt 2-3 drives multiple feeding hoppers 2-4 that are fixedly connected to it to move from left to right. During the movement of the feed hopper 2-4, as it moves sequentially to the area below the feed funnel 4 (the feed hopper 2-4 may pause briefly when it reaches this point), passing through the lower outlet of the feed funnel 4, the feed storage chamber of the feed box 3 delivers duck feed to the corresponding feed funnel 4 via pipe 5, according to the needs of the ducks. The feed then falls through the feed funnel 4 into the feed hopper 2-4 below. The same process applies to water delivery; the water storage chamber delivers drinking water to the corresponding feed funnel 4 via pipe, and the water falls through the feed funnel 4 into the corresponding feed hopper 2-4. This achieves the delivery of feed and water to the feed hopper 2-4. As the transmission belt 2-3 continues to move, all the feeding hoppers 2-4 are loaded with feed and water and move into position. At this time, the duckling feeding mechanism 2 forms the state shown in Figure 3. Finally, the ducklings in breeding area 1-2 can extend their heads through the horizontal opening 1-3 at the lower front side to peck at the feed and water in the feeding trough 2-4, completing one automated feeding process. In the subsequent breeding process, the above operations can be repeated by controlling the start and stop of the motor according to the growth stage and feeding pattern of the ducklings, so as to achieve continuous automated feeding management of the ducklings.

[0016] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An automated duckling brooding cage, comprising a cage body (1), characterized in that; The duck cage (1) is divided into multiple breeding areas (1-2) by a mesh plate (1-1). A horizontal opening (1-3) is opened at the lower front side of each breeding area (1-2). The area formed by the horizontal opening (1-3) is used for ducklings to stick their heads out to eat. A set of horizontally arranged automated duckling feeding mechanism (2) is installed on the outside of each horizontal opening (1-3). A feeding box (3) is installed on the top of the outside of the duck cage (1). A set of feeding funnels (4) is fixed on the side of each breeding area (1-2). The bottom of the feeding box (3) is connected to the feeding funnels (4) through a stretchable pipe (5).

2. The automated duckling brooding cage according to claim 1, characterized in that; The duckling feeding mechanism (2) consists of an active roller (2-1), a driven roller (2-2), a transmission belt (2-3), and multiple feeding hoppers (2-4) fixedly connected to the transmission belt (2-3). The transmission belt (2-3) is tensioned on the active roller (2-1) and the driven roller (2-2). The active roller (2-1) is driven to rotate by an external motor, which drives the transmission belt (2-3) to move, thereby driving multiple feeding hoppers (2-4) to move from left to right, realizing automated feeding and watering during duckling rearing.

3. The automated duckling brooding cage according to claim 1, characterized in that; A control valve is installed on the pipeline (5).

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