Animal husbandry – Feeding device – Powered
Patent
1995-03-14
1996-06-18
Manahan, Todd E.
Animal husbandry
Feeding device
Powered
119 60, 414 25, A01K 110
Patent
active
055267696
ABSTRACT:
The hay basket is used for distributing hay to livestock scattered along a predetermined path along which an overhead beam extends. The basket comprises a carriage provided with wheels for connecting the basket to the overhead beam and allowing translation of the basket along the beam. A base is located under the carriage and in spaced relationship therewith. A central elongated bar connects the carriage to the base. A hay receiving portion is defined by the base and a plurality of L-shaped elongated members substantially evenly distributed around the base and spaced apart from each other for allowing livestock to eat hay therethrough. Each member has a first end connected to the base and a second end located higher than the base. A rim is provided for linking together the second end of all members. In use, hay is put inside the basket and the basket may be either moved manually, attached to a self-propelled automatic feed distributing apparatus with a drawbar, or provided with a driving mechanism. The hay basket is very suitable for loose hay or hay bale fragments.
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A. Pellerin et Fils Ltee
Manahan Todd #E.
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