Circular food tray

A circular feeding tray is a commonly used equipment in poultry farming. The following is a detailed introduction about it:

Feature and advantage

Preventing feed waste: The circular design has no corners, reducing the situation of poultry digging feed out of the tray during the feeding process. In addition, some of the opening trays have protrusions or sliding patterns inside, which can increase the friction between the feed and the tray, making it difficult for poultry to scoop out the feed, resulting in excellent efficiency and saving feed.

Convenient for poultry to eat: The circular opening plate has no sharp corners and will not harm the beak and neck of poultry. Its shallow and wide shape allows poultry to easily approach and peck at feed from all directions, which conforms to the natural eating habits of poultry and helps improve their feeding efficiency.

Easy to clean and disinfect: The surface is smooth, without complex structures and gaps, and is not prone to residual feed and dirt, making cleaning very convenient. It can be rinsed with clean water or wiped with disinfectant, which can effectively reduce the breeding and transmission of substances, viruses and other pathogens, providing a hygienic eating environment for poultry.

Space utilization effect: In the breeding farm, circular food trays can be arranged closely, saving space and facilitating management and operation by breeding personnel. At the same time, its circular shape is also quite beautiful, making the layout of the breeding farm more neat and orderly.

Lightweight and practical material: usually made of plastic, stainless steel and other materials, plastic food trays are lightweight, easy to transport and install, and have good corrosion resistance (based on actual reports) and aging resistance; Stainless steel food trays are more practical, less prone to damage, able to withstand the trampling and pecking of poultry, and have a long service life.

Specifications and sizes: There are various sizes of circular food trays, with common diameters of 395mm, 400mm, and some larger sizes having a diameter of up to 80cm. Different sizes of open plates are suitable for different farming scales and poultry species.

Scope of application: Mainly used in the brooding stage of poultry such as chickens, ducks, geese, etc., to provide feed for newly hatched chicks. It can also be used for feeding small mammals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. Depending on the animal's body size and feeding habits, choose the appropriate size of the open plate.

Usage

Placement: The food tray should be placed in a warm, well lit, and well ventilated area in the brooding house. At the same time, it should be avoided from being placed in a windy or humid place to prevent the feed from getting damp and spoiling. For the convenience of poultry feeding, the opening plates should be evenly distributed in the broodhouse to protect each poultry from easy access to the opening plates.

Feed addition: Before use, clean and disinfect the feeding tray, and then add an appropriate amount of feed to the tray according to the age and feeding needs of the poultry. Be careful not to add too much feed at once to avoid feed accumulation and waste. You can follow the principle of adding small amounts multiple times.

Daily maintenance: Regularly check the use of the opening tray. If any damaged or broken opening tray is found, it should be replaced in a timely manner to avoid affecting the normal feeding of poultry and causing feed waste. At the same time, it is necessary to regularly clean and disinfect the food tray to maintain its cleanliness and hygiene.

Key points for purchasing

Material selection: Priority should be given to materials with good quality and stable toxin detection performance, such as grade plastic or stainless steel. Plastic food trays are relatively inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to operate; Stainless steel material is more practical and corrosion-resistant (based on actual reports), and can be selected according to actual needs and budget.

Appropriate size: Choose a suitable diameter and size of the feeding tray based on the type and quantity of poultry being raised. For small poultry such as chicks and ducklings, smaller diameter and shallower sized open plates can be chosen; For adult poultry or large poultry, it is necessary to choose a larger diameter and deeper scale open plate to meet their feeding needs.

On demand customization: A good circular food tray should have a smooth and anti scratch design, such as a raised or slippery pattern at the bottom, and a determined slope or curvature along the edge of the tray, which can effectively reduce feed waste and facilitate poultry feeding. In addition, some food trays also come with detachable components for easy cleaning and disinfection.