Animal husbandry – Feeding device – Hopper and trough
Patent
1982-08-18
1984-02-28
Chamblee, Hugh R.
Animal husbandry
Feeding device
Hopper and trough
A01K 500
Patent
active
044336411
ABSTRACT:
A device for feeding baby pigs and other livestock comprising a feed pan (20), a support post assembly (30) and a hopper assembly (40), hopper assembly (40) being capable of having its vertical height above pan (20) varied by the insertion of a pin (38) through a hole (36) in a support post (34), support post (34) running through a plurality of vertically spaced and aligned washers (46) which fixedly support a cylinder element (41) of hopper (40), the selection of the washer (46) which will rest on pin (36) determining the height of hopper (40). Also provided are dividing bars (23) for separating feeding animals which do not extend to the bottom of pan (20) thus allowing easy cleaning and a handle (47) for assisting in adjusting the hopper height and for carrying the device (10).
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Chamblee Hugh R.
Newman E. Robert
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