Pedal style chicken food trough

The pedal type chicken feeding trough is a practical chicken farming equipment. The following introduces its structural design, materials, advantages, and maintenance:

Structure Design

Pedal device: The core of the pedal type chicken trough is the pedal device, usually located at the bottom or side of the trough. When the chicken steps on the pedal, the mechanical transmission device drives the lid or feed feeding port of the trough to open, allowing the feed to fall into the trough for the chicken to feed; After the chicken leaves, the pedal automatically resets and the lid closes to prevent the feed from being exposed and contaminated or wasted.

Feed storage container: usually located above or on the side of the trough, used to store a certain amount of feed to reduce the trouble of frequent feeding. The capacity of storage containers varies, and can be selected according to the number of chickens raised and breeding needs. Common sizes include 5kg, 10kg, and other different specifications.

Food trough body: It is the area where chickens feed, usually designed in a long strip or circular shape, so that the chicken flock can eat at the same time. The size and width of the trough are moderate, which can not only protect the chickens from easily eating the feed, but also prevent the feed from being pulled out of the trough by the chickens and causing waste. Some food troughs will also be designed with high and inwardly curved anti spill structures at the edges to further reduce the spillage of feed.

material selection

Stainless steel material: It has the advantages of good practicality, corrosion resistance (based on actual reports), easy cleaning, etc. It can withstand the trampling and collision of chickens, is not easy to rust, has a long service life, and is suitable for use in various environments, but the cost is relatively high.

Galvanized sheet material: The surface has been treated with galvanizing, which has good anti rust performance. The price is relatively low compared to stainless steel, and the weight is also light, making it easy to install and move. However, its firmness is slightly inferior to stainless steel, and attention should be paid to preventing damage to the galvanized layer and rusting during long-term use.

Plastic material: Lightweight in texture, affordable in price, with definite flexibility, and not easily pecked by chickens. However, the pedal type chicken trough made of plastic material is relatively weak in terms of high temperature resistance (based on actual reports) and aging resistance, and is prone to deformation and aging when exposed to sunlight or high temperature environments for a long time.

advantage

Automatic feeding function: By controlling the feed delivery through the pedal, a certain degree of automatic feeding is achieved, reducing the frequency of manual feeding, saving time and labor costs, especially suitable for large-scale chicken farms.

Reduce feed waste: Feed is only released when the chicken steps on the pedal, and the anti spill design of the feeding trough can effectively prevent the chicken from digging feed out of the trough during the feeding process, reducing feed waste and thus lowering breeding costs.

Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of feed: When not in use, the lid of the feed storage container is closed to prevent dust, debris, rainwater, etc. from entering, keeping the feed clean and dry, reducing the possibility of mold and spoilage, and benefiting the health of the chicken flock.

Adapt to different breeding environments: Whether it is a cage environment in the chicken coop or a free range environment outdoors, the pedal type chicken feeding trough can adapt well. As long as it is placed in the appropriate position, the chicken flock can learn to use it after a period of training.

use and maintenance

Installation and placement: During installation, it is necessary to confirm that the various components of the pedal type chicken trough are firmly connected and that the pedal can rotate flexibly. Place it on a flat surface in the chicken coop or chicken flock activity area, leaving enough space around for the chickens to enter and exit and feed.

Chicken training: During initial use, it is necessary to train the chicken flock by guiding them to step on the pedals to obtain food. You can place some feed on the pedal as bait to attract chickens to step on it, gradually familiarizing them with the function and usage of the pedal.

Regular inspection and cleaning: Regularly inspect the various components of the pedal type chicken trough, such as the pedal, transmission device, cover, etc., to ensure that they are working properly and whether there is any damage or looseness. At the same time, it is necessary to regularly clean the food trough and feed storage containers, remove residual feed and dirt, and prevent the growth of substances.