The feed spreader distributes feed by throwing it outward as it turns, which gives a simple and economical way to feed a floor-raised flock. It casts feed evenly across the floor rather than presenting it at a pan. Compared with conventional pan feeding, it covers a wider area, it works faster, and it suits birds that move around the house rather than staying at a fixed feeding point.
The whole unit is built in stainless steel, so it resists rust and corrosion in a damp house. The hopper is a one-piece cone, which empties cleanly and leaves nothing behind in the bottom. Feed runs into it smoothly and it holds a useful volume between fills.
Underneath the hopper, the spreading mechanism turns and throws feed out in a circle around the unit. The radius it covers is adjustable, so the units can be placed to suit the layout of the house. The drive motor runs at variable speed and works in either manual or automatic mode.
In a typical layout the spreaders are fed from a silo outside the house, with the conveying line carrying feed to each unit. Each one covers a circle of floor, and the units are spaced so their coverage reaches across the area the flock uses.
