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Dump - Floor Feeding for Pigs
Feed is supplied to the Dump Feeder via a centreless spiral conveyor.
Feeder dispenses a pre-set weight of feed per pen
Control options - manual or mechanically powered
Benefits:
- Low cost floor feeding system: Each dispenser can feed up to 24kg of feed, the predetermined amount means sows can be housed in small groups with individual dispensers or larger groups with multiple dispensers in each pen.
- Straw Bedded: The use of straw reduces slurry and improves sow comfort, the system is also effective on solid floor systems.
- Reduced Wastage: Sows search until every pellet has been found resulting in minimal feed waste.
- Accuracy: Results confirm consistently high accuracy, maintained by simple calibration procedure.
- Labour saving: Push button operation, dump feeder dispensers are replenished automatically via a centreless conveyor, saving you time.
- Easy to use: Sows are fed simultaneously, feed is dispensed by operation of the power winch which lifts the barrel allowing feed to flow out over the discharge cone.
The system can be can be fully automated, so you don't have to be present at the time of feed.
- Strong, Reliable operation: Constructed from galvanised steel - feeder needs minimal maintenance.
- Uniform sow condition: All sows have equal access to feed, avoiding bullying, so your sows remain in good condition.
- Conforms to welfare code: Encourages sows natural routing instinct which reduces aggression. Freedom of movement promotes healthy sow condition.
- Easily adapted to most types of building: Dump feeders enable sows to be housed in large and small groups so existing housing can be utilised. Feeders can be installed high up to avoid cleaning out machinery.
- Safe operation: No risk of injury from moving parts.
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