Poultry water feeder

Poultry water feeders are devices used in poultry farming to provide water and food for poultry. The following are some common types and their characteristics:

Poultry water dispenser

Nipple type water dispenser

Structural principle: mainly composed of drinking nipple, spring, valve core and other components. When the poultry peck at the drinking nipple, the valve core overcomes the spring pressure and opens, allowing water to flow out of the nipple and the poultry can drink it; After stopping pecking, the spring resets the valve core, stopping the water flow and achieving automatic water supply.

Advantages: It can effectively prevent water pollution, maintain water cleanliness and hygiene, save water, and prevent poultry from splashing water, keeping the breeding environment dry.

Disadvantages: High requirements for water quality, no impurities in the water, otherwise it is easy to block the drinking nipple; The installation requirements are strict, and it is necessary to protect the appropriate height and level of each drinking nipple to facilitate the consumption of poultry.

Applicable scenarios: Suitable for poultry farms of various scales, especially for poultry farming such as chickens, ducks, geese, etc. that require high environmental and hygiene requirements.

Cup type water dispenser

Structural principle: Composed of a cup body and a water supply system. The water supply system delivers water to the cup through pipelines, and the water level in the cup is maintained at a certain level, allowing poultry to drink at any time. After the water in the cup is consumed, the water supply system will automatically replenish the water.

Advantages: Poultry are easy to adapt to, drinking water is convenient, visibility is good, and it is easy to observe the cleanliness and water level of the water; The requirements for water quality are relatively low and not easily clogged.

Disadvantages: Easy to get dirty by poultry, requiring regular cleaning; Water waste is relatively high because poultry may play with water in the cup, causing water to overflow.

Applicable scenarios: Suitable for small poultry farms or household farming, and also suitable for poultry breeds with special requirements for drinking water, such as quails.

Suspended tower water dispenser

Structural principle: Composed of containers and drinking water trays suspended above the chicken or poultry house. Water flows from the container into the drinking tray through the pipeline, and when the water level in the drinking tray reaches a certain height, the water will automatically stop flowing in; After drinking poultry, the water level drops and the water will automatically replenish.

Advantages: Large capacity, which can reduce the frequency of adding water; The drinking tray has a large area and can provide drinking water for multiple poultry at the same time, improving the efficiency of drinking water.

Disadvantages: Large space occupation, relatively complex installation and maintenance; Regular inspection and cleaning are required to prevent the growth of biomass and algae in the water.

Applicable scenarios: Suitable for large-scale poultry farms, especially chicken farming, the number and location of hanging tower water dispensers can be reasonably arranged according to the breeding density and chicken house space.

Poultry feeder

Bucket feeder

Structural principle: Composed of a material bucket and a material tray. The feeding bucket stores feed, which flows into the feeding tray through the opening at the bottom of the bucket for poultry to consume. The capacity of the feeding bucket is relatively large, which can reduce the number of times feed is added.

Advantages: Simple structure, easy to use, and low cost; The amount of feed can be adjusted according to the growth stage and food intake of poultry.

Disadvantages: Feed is easily exposed to air, which can cause moisture and mold; Poultry may arch their feed out of the tray during the feeding process, resulting in waste.

Applicable scenarios: Suitable for poultry farms of various scales, especially small farms and household farming, and can be used for feeding poultry such as chickens, ducks, geese, etc.

Chain feeder

Structural principle: composed of a driving device, chain, material trough, etc. The driving device drives the chain to move, and the scraper on the chain carries the feed out of the feed storage box and moves along the feed trough for poultry to feed. By adjusting the speed of the driving device, the feeding amount and feeding time of the feed can be controlled.

Advantages: It can achieve automated feeding and save manpower; Feed can be evenly distributed according to the quantity and feeding speed of poultry, ensuring that each poultry can obtain sufficient food.

Disadvantages: High equipment cost, complex installation and maintenance; The chain and scraper are prone to wear and need to be replaced regularly.

Applicable scenarios: Suitable for large-scale poultry farms, especially broiler and egg chicken farms, which can meet the feeding needs of a large number of poultry and improve breeding efficiency.

Plate feeder

Structural principle: It usually consists of a circular or square tray and a feed supply system. The feed supply system evenly distributes feed into the tray, and poultry feed around the tray. Some disc feeders also come with a rotating device that can evenly distribute feed in the tray, making it convenient for poultry to feed.

Advantages: Convenient for poultry feeding, able to accommodate multiple poultry feeding at the same time; The feed is evenly distributed in the tray, reducing the accumulation and waste of feed.

Disadvantage: The feeding tray needs to be cleaned regularly to prevent feed residue and spoilage; For some small poultry, there may be situations where stepping on the feeding tray can cause feed contamination.

Applicable scenarios: Suitable for various poultry farming, especially for waterfowl farming such as ducks and geese. Different sizes and shapes of disc feeders can be selected according to the actual situation of the breeding site.