Animal husbandry – Feeding device – Hopper and trough
Patent
1997-04-07
1998-06-30
Swiatek, Robert P.
Animal husbandry
Feeding device
Hopper and trough
A01K 3901
Patent
active
057718393
ABSTRACT:
A bird feeder which protects bird feed from deterioration due to snow and rain by having one side of the bird feeder fully closed by a full wall and another side substantially closed by a partial wall. An outer roof is supported by the full wall and the partial wall over a base plate. At least one silo is mounted against the full wall and on the base plate, each silo having openings at the lower end adjacent the base plate for discharging feed. A cover, which is removable, is mounted over the upper end or the silos. Additional feeding stations may also be provided on both sides of the partial wall.
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