Swine feeding apparatus

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1982-06-21

1984-04-24

Chamblee, Hugh R.

Animal husbandry

Feeding device

Hopper and trough

119 54, A01K 500

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044441517

ABSTRACT:
An improved swine feeding apparatus of the type having a feed storage unit (11) operably connected to a feed receiving and dispensing trough unit (16). The improvements include an interior feed retaining wall (41) to assist in maintaining all feed within access of a feeding swine. The improvements further includes an improved agitator unit (17) whereby a swine operated agitator member (49) may rotate and pivot freely to agitate feed. Finally, the invention includes an improved feed gate unit (18) wherein the threaded connection between the feed gate shaft (29) and the crank handle (32) is protected against contact with the feed.

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