A nursery for individual young sheep

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of young sheep nursing, in particular to a scattered young sheep nursing farrowing house, which comprises: a fence, at least one middle partition plate is arranged in the fence to divide a plurality of single rooms; a separation plate is arranged in each single room, the separation plate divides the single room into a young sheep room and a ewe room, a passage for the young sheep to pass through is arranged on the separation plate, a starting mechanism for the ewe to tread to open the passage is arranged on the passage; a farrowing house door is arranged on one side of the single room close to the ewe room; an observation window with a transparent plate is arranged on the separation plate, and a plurality of passages can be arranged; the starting mechanism comprises a baffle, a limiting rod, a treading plate, a torsional spring, a block, a baffle groove and a buffer spring, and a handle is arranged on the baffle. The application solves the problem of how to avoid the young sheep from being injured by treading when suckling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of lamb nursery, specifically to a lamb nursery and farrowing facility for small-scale farmers. Background Technology

[0002] In the rearing of lambs by small-scale farmers, lambs are primarily raised in sheep farrowing pens to improve their survival rate in Xing'an League. However, due to limited facilities and management experience among small-scale farmers, traditional farrowing pen management has many shortcomings. A sheep farrowing pen is disclosed in patent document CN104871986A in the Chinese Patent Database.

[0003] However, the problem with the above-mentioned existing technology is that during the process of lambs nursing, multiple ewes may trample on the lambs when they move around, which may cause the lambs to suffer fractures, internal organ damage or even death, seriously affecting the survival rate of the lambs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a nursery for small-scale lambs, which solves the problem of how to prevent lambs from being trampled and injured while nursing.

[0005] This utility model discloses a small-scale lamb nursery, including a fence for overall protection and area definition; the fence has at least one central partition that divides the space inside the fence into multiple individual rooms to separate the mother and lamb; each individual room has a separation panel that divides the room into a lamb room and a mother sheep room, and the separation panel has a passage for the lambs to pass through; the passage has an activation mechanism that the mother sheep can step on to open the passage.

[0006] The optimized design features a farrowing room door on the side of the single room closest to the ewe's room, allowing ewes to enter and exit the ewe's room. The optimized design includes an observation window on the separation plate, allowing the ewe to observe the lamb.

[0007] The optimized version features a transparent panel mounted on the observation window.

[0008] The optimized design features multiple channels on the separation plate, allowing multiple lambs from the lambing room to quickly enter the ewe's room.

[0009] Specifically, the starting mechanism includes a baffle that is vertically slidably connected to the middle crossbeam of the channel for blocking or opening the channel; the top of the baffle is connected to a limit rod, which is slidably connected to the top of the separation plate for stabilizing the movement trajectory of the baffle; a foot pedal is connected to the separation plate via a torsion spring for the ewe to step on and flip outward; a stop block on the foot pedal is adapted to a retaining groove for limiting the position of the baffle; and a buffer spring is connected between the baffle and the separation plate for pulling the baffle upward when the stop block disengages from the retaining groove.

[0010] The optimized design incorporates a handle on the baffle.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This application addresses the problem of preventing lambs from being trampled and injured while nursing. It rationally divides the farrowing room space using partitions and separation panels, thus mitigating the risk of lambs being trampled and injured to some extent. Observation windows facilitate monitoring of the lambs by both the ewe and staff. An activation mechanism allows the ewe to automatically open the passageway, which, combined with the observation windows, helps lambs find their mothers more quickly, effectively improving nursing efficiency. Handles on the baffles facilitate operation by staff, ensuring the blocks and grooves return to their proper fit. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the nursery and farrowing pens for small-scale sheep raised in this application.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the starting mechanism of this application.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a partial installation structure diagram of the starting mechanism of this application.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the usage status of the initiation mechanism in this application.

[0016] In the diagram, 1. Ewe's room; 2. Lamb's room; 3. Separation board; 4. Enclosure; 5. Middle partition; 6. Farrowing room door; 7. Observation window; 8. Handle; 9. Foot pedal; 10. Passageway; 11. Limiting rod; 12. Buffer spring; 13. Barrier groove; 14. Block; 15. Baffle; 16. Torsion spring. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To clearly understand the technical solution of this application, the following will provide a detailed description of a nursery and farrowing house for small-scale sheep provided by this application, in conjunction with specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0018] The terminology used in the following embodiments is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. As used in the specification and claims of this application, the singular expressions “a,” “an,” “the,” “the,” and “this” are intended to also include expressions such as “one or more,” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that in the following embodiments of this application, “at least one” and “one or more” refer to one, two, or more than two.

[0019] To clearly understand the technical solution of this application, the following will provide a detailed description of a nursery and farrowing house for small-scale sheep provided by this application, in conjunction with specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0020] The terminology used in the following embodiments is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of this application. As used in the specification and claims of this application, the singular expressions “a,” “an,” “the,” “the,” and “this” are intended to also include expressions such as “one or more,” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that in the following embodiments of this application, “at least one” and “one or more” refer to one, two, or more than two.

[0021] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" as used in this specification mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in still other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0022] Example 1: This example provides a nursery and farrowing facility for small-scale lamb farmers, as shown in the reference. Figure 1 The diagram shows the overall structure of a small-scale lamb nursery. As can be seen, the facility includes a perimeter fence 4, which serves as the outer structure of the entire facility, providing overall protection and defining the area. A partition 5 is installed inside the fence 4, dividing the space into two individual compartments (multiple partitions 5 can be installed as needed), thus separating the mother and lambs into two groups and preventing the lambs from being trampled and injured. A further partition 3 is installed within each compartment, further dividing it into a lamb room 2 and a mother sheep room 1. A farrowing door 6 is located on the side of the compartment closest to the mother sheep room 1. When not nursing, lambs are kept in lamb room 2, which has a warm environment (e.g., with infrared lamps installed, which will not be described in detail here), and the farrowing room door 6 is closed. Ewes do not enter ewe room 1. When nursing, the farrowing room door 6 is opened, and the ewe can enter ewe room 1. At the same time, the passage 10 on the separation plate 3 is opened, and the lambs can enter ewe room 1 to nurse.

[0023] Optimized, further reference Figure 1 An observation window 7 is provided on the separation plate 3, and a transparent plate (such as a glass plate) is installed on the observation window 7. Through the observation window 7, the ewe and staff can easily observe the condition of the lambs in the lamb room 2.

[0024] In an optimized manner, to ensure that multiple lambs in lambing room 2 can quickly enter ewe room 1 during the nursing process, multiple channels 10 can be provided on the separation plate 3 (e.g., such as...). Figure 1 As shown, a single separation plate 3 can be configured with two channels 10.

[0025] Although the partitioning structure (such as the separation plate 3) solves the problem of lambs trampling, low nursing efficiency still exists. After the ewe enters the ewe's room 1, the passage 10 still needs to be manually opened. Furthermore, even after manually opening the passage 10, some lambs are far from their mothers, delaying nursing due to prolonged search time or unclear paths, thus affecting their growth and development. To address this issue, this embodiment proposes a solution by setting an activation mechanism on the corresponding passage 10. When the ewe walks to the side of passage 10 and steps on the stepping part of the activation mechanism, the mechanism opens the passage 10. Simultaneously, combined with the observation window 7 on the separation plate 3, the ewe, upon seeing her lambs, is highly likely to walk to the corresponding passage 10, allowing the lambs to find their mothers more quickly and effectively improving nursing efficiency. The specific solution is as follows.

[0026] refer to Figure 2-3 ,in, Figure 2 The diagram shown is a schematic of the installation structure of the starting mechanism, while Figure 3 The diagram shows a partial installation structure of the starting mechanism. As can be seen from the two diagrams above, the starting mechanism includes a baffle 15, which is vertically slidably connected to the middle crossbeam of the channel 10 (the channel 10 is located on the separation plate 3), and can slide up and down along the middle crossbeam of the channel 10. The top of the baffle 15 is connected to a limiting rod 11, which forms a sliding connection with the top of the separation plate 3. This connection method allows the baffle 15 to maintain a stable movement trajectory during sliding. The pedal 9 is connected to the separation plate 3 via a torsion spring 16, which provides a torsional elastic force to the pedal 9. When the ewe steps on the pedal 9, the pedal 9 can rotate outward around the connection point. The stop block 14 on the pedal 9 can be fitted with the retaining groove 13. When the torsion spring 16 is in its natural state, the stop block 14 is placed at the bottom of the retaining groove 13, at which point the baffle 15 blocks the channel 10; when the torsion spring 16 is in a torsional state, the stop block 14 disengages from the retaining groove 13. The buffer spring 12 is connected between the baffle 15 and the separation plate 3. When the torsion spring 16 is in its natural state, the buffer spring 12 is in a stretched state. When the torsion spring 16 twists and the stop block 14 disengages from the stop groove 13, the buffer spring 12 pulls the baffle 15 upward during its return to its original position, thereby opening the channel 10. It should be noted that to restore the stop block 14 and the stop groove 13 to their matching state, it is necessary to manually flip the pedal 9 and move the baffle 15 downward.

[0027] Optimized to facilitate the lifting of baffle 15 by staff, such as... Figure 2As shown, a handle 8 is provided on the baffle 15.

[0028] The general workflow of this utility model is as follows (refer to...) Figure 1-4 ): Step 1: The lambs are kept in a warm environment (such as with infrared lamps) in lambing room 2. The farrowing room door 6 is closed, and the ewes do not enter the ewe room 1. At this time, the torsion spring 16 in the starting mechanism is in its natural state, the stop block 14 on the pedal 9 is placed at the bottom of the retaining groove 13, the baffle 15 blocks the passage 10, and the buffer spring 12 is in a stretched state.

[0029] Step 2: Open the farrowing room door 6, and the ewe can enter the ewe room 1. After the ewe sees her lamb through the observation window 7 on the separation panel 3, she will most likely walk to the corresponding passage 10.

[0030] Step 3: The ewe steps on the pedal 9 of the starting mechanism, causing the torsion spring 16 to twist. The pedal 9 flips outward around the connection point (direction a), and the stop block 14 on the pedal 9 disengages from the stop groove 13. As the buffer spring 12 returns to its original position, it pulls the baffle 15 upward (direction b), opening the channel 10. The lamb enters the ewe's chamber 1 through the opened channel 10 to nurse.

[0031] Step 4: Manually flip the pedal 9 and use the handle 8 on the baffle 15 to move the baffle 15 downwards, so that the block 14 and the groove 13 are back in the same position. The baffle 15 then re-blocks the channel 10, waiting for the next breastfeeding process.

[0032] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: This application solves the problem of how to prevent lambs from being trampled and injured while nursing. This application rationally divides the farrowing room space through structures such as the middle partition 5 and the separation plate 3, which to a certain extent prevents lambs from being trampled and injured; the observation window 7 facilitates the observation of the lambs by the ewe and staff; by setting up an activation mechanism, the ewe can trigger the opening of the channel 10 by herself, which, combined with the observation window 7, allows the lambs to find the ewe more quickly, effectively improving nursing efficiency; the handle 8 on the baffle 15 facilitates operation by staff, allowing the blocking block 14 and the blocking groove 13 to return to the adapted state.

Claims

1. A nursery and farrowing house for small-scale sheep farmers, characterized in that: The enclosure includes a fence for overall protection and area demarcation; the fence has at least one central partition that divides the space inside into multiple individual compartments to separate the mother and lambs; each compartment has a separation panel that divides the compartment into a lamb room and a mother lamb room, and the separation panel has a passage for the lambs to pass through; the passage is equipped with an activation mechanism that the mother lambs can step on to open the passage.

2. The lamb nursery and farrowing shed for small-scale farmers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The single room near the ewe's room has a farrowing room door for ewes to enter and exit the ewe's room.

3. The small-scale lamb nursery and farrowing shed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The separation plate has an observation window for the ewe to observe the lamb.

4. The small-scale lamb nursery and farrowing shed according to claim 3, characterized in that: A transparent panel is installed on the observation window.

5. The small-scale lamb nursery and farrowing shed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The separation plate has multiple channels, which are used to allow multiple lambs in the lambing room to quickly enter the ewe's room.

6. The lamb nursery and farrowing shed for small-scale farmers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The starting mechanism includes a baffle that is vertically slidably connected to the middle crossbeam of the channel for blocking or opening the channel; the top of the baffle is connected to a limit rod, which is slidably connected to the top of the separation plate for stabilizing the movement trajectory of the baffle; a pedal is connected to the separation plate via a torsion spring for the ewe to step on and flip outward; a stop block on the pedal is adapted to a retaining groove for limiting the position of the baffle; and a buffer spring is connected between the baffle and the separation plate for pulling the baffle upward when the stop block disengages from the retaining groove.

7. The small-scale lamb nursery and farrowing shed according to claim 6, characterized in that: A handle is installed on the baffle.

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