Chicken drinking bowl

Chicken drinking bowl is a commonly used drinking water device in the process of raising chickens. The following is a detailed introduction about it:

material

Plastic: Common types include PP plastic, which has the advantages of light weight, low cost, corrosion resistance (based on actual reports), aging resistance, etc. It also has definite flexibility and is not easily pecked by chickens. Some plastic drinking bowls on the market cost around a few yuan per piece.

Stainless steel: It has good practicality, strong corrosiveness, is not easy to rust, can withstand chicken pecking and collision, has a long service life, and is easy to clean and disinfect, but the price is relatively high.

Ceramics: Beautiful and elegant, with smooth glaze surface, easy to clean, not easy to absorb biomass, but with a brittle texture that is prone to breakage. It needs to be placed carefully when using.

Type and Characteristics

Vacuum drinking bowl: generally composed of a transparent plastic bucket and a water bowl. First, fill the bucket with water, then invert it onto a water bowl. Using atmospheric pressure and vacuum principles, keep the water at a certain height in the bucket. When the chicken drinks the water in the bowl, the water level drops and air enters the bucket, causing the water to automatically flow out and replenish, keeping the water level in the bowl relatively stable. This type of drinking bowl has a simple structure, low price, and is suitable for small-scale chicken farms or household chicken farming.

Livestock breeding equipment - Vacuum drinking bowl for chickens

Plazon style drinking bowl: usually made of high-quality plastic and equipped with a floating ball valve device inside. When the water level in the water bowl drops, the float will also descend. Open the inlet and water will flow into the water bowl; When the water level rises to a certain height, the float rises and closes the water inlet, stopping the water supply and ensuring that there is always an appropriate amount of water in the water bowl. This drinking bowl has strong automatic water supply function, which can effectively maintain the cleanliness and stability of water level, and is suitable for chicken farms of various scales.

Livestock breeding equipment - Prazon type drinking bowl for chickens

Nipple type drinking bowl: A nipple water dispenser is installed at the mouth of the cup, and chickens obtain drinking water by pecking at their nipples. The design of nipples can effectively prevent water leakage and pollution, while also saving water. Some nipple style drinking bowls are equipped with filters and water pressure adjustment devices to protect the stability of water quality and pressure, making them suitable for large-scale and intensive chicken farms.

Livestock breeding equipment - nipple type drinking bowl for chickens

selection

Breeding scale: Large scale chicken farms are suitable for choosing Plasmon or Nipple style drinking bowls, which can automatically supply water and meet the drinking water needs of a large number of chickens; Small scale farming or home chicken farming can choose vacuum or ordinary plastic drinking bowls, which are economical and easy to use.

Chickens of different breeds and ages have different requirements for drinking bowls. For example, chicks have a smaller body size and can choose shallow mouthed, smaller capacity drinking bowls to facilitate their drinking; Adult chickens require drinking bowls with large capacity and good stability.

Functional requirements: If water cleanliness and conservation are important, nipple style drinking bowls can be chosen; If you want to reduce the frequency of manual water addition, a Prazon style drinking bowl with automatic water supply is a better choice.

use and maintenance

Installation and placement: The installation position of the drinking bowl should be appropriate, and the height should be adjusted according to the size and growth stage of the chicken. Generally, the height of the drinking bowl for chicks is level with the back of the chicken, and the height of the drinking bowl for adult chickens is slightly higher than the head of the chicken to facilitate drinking. At the same time, the drinking bowl should be placed in a dry, ventilated, and clean place, avoiding direct sunlight and humid environments.

Regular cleaning and disinfection: To prevent the growth of substances and viruses, drinking bowls should be cleaned and disinfected regularly. Special disinfectants can be used for soaking and wiping, and then rinsed with clean water. Generally, they should be cleaned at least once a week.

Inspection and maintenance: Regularly inspect the components of the drinking bowl, such as the float valve and nipple, to confirm their normal operation. If there is any damage or aging, they should be replaced in a timely manner.