Pig sty with overhead feeding system - has air supply pipes running under vertically adjustable endless belt with water and food troughs at opposite ends

摘要

The pig sty incorporates a gutter (2) fitted with a discharge screw (1) for two rows of sties. Pipes (4) for cold and warm air open underneath the rubber belt frame (5) which can be raised or lowered. The pipes (4) can also act as supports for the drinking trough (6) and for a partition on which is a gangway (7). The food is supplied from overhead. The rubber belt frame is in contact with the gutter discharge screw by means of a link (9) and contact (10). Scraper brushes (12) remove the manure, and a weighing machine for the pig may be included.