Nest trap for laying hens

Details Nest trap for laying hens Nest trap for laying hens

1988-05-06

1989-12-26

Hirsch, Paul J.

Animal husbandry

Egg marking device

A01K 3116

Patent

active

048890766

ABSTRACT:
A trap for a laying hens nest movable by the hen when entering the nest to a closed position obstructing the front entrance to prevent another hen from entering, and when leaving the nest to an open position to permit another hen to enter the nest. The trap is pivotably mounted to an intermediate position at the top of the nest between its front entrance and the back wall, and comprises a front member pivotably mounted to the intermediate position at the top of the nest, a back member mounted to the upper end of the front member, and an over-center spring connection between the two members.

REFERENCES:
patent: 52675 (1866-02-01), Campbell
patent: 348356 (1886-08-01), Spaulding
patent: 1857341 (1932-05-01), Abbink
patent: 2105879 (1938-01-01), De Hart
patent: 2260028 (1941-10-01), Houston
patent: 2578247 (1951-12-01), Hufferbert
patent: 4188911 (1986-02-01), Rafaely

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Nest trap for laying hens does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Nest trap for laying hens, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Nest trap for laying hens will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1572538