Poultry drinking bowl

Poultry drinking bowls are commonly used equipment in poultry farming. The following will introduce their working principles, types, advantages, and other dimensions:

Working principle

Principle of floating ball valve: The drinking bowl is equipped with a floating ball and a valve. When the water level in the bowl drops, the floating ball also drops, driving the valve to open and allowing water to flow into the bowl; When the water level rises to the set height, the float rises, the valve closes, and the water supply stops, thereby maintaining stable water level.

Vacuum principle: works by balancing the gravity of water and atmospheric pressure. When poultry drink water and the water level drops, external air enters, and water automatically replenishes the bowl under the action of gravity, maintaining the relative stability of the water level.

type

Classified by material: there are plastic drinking bowls, stainless steel drinking bowls, etc. Plastic drinking bowls have the advantages of light weight, low price, and corrosion resistance (based on actual reports). Common drinking bowls made of materials such as polypropylene are suitable for various scales of farms; Stainless steel drinking bowls are practical, not easily damaged, and have good corrosion resistance. They are often used in large-scale breeding farms or breeding areas with high hygiene requirements.

Classified by function: including regular drinking bowls, automatic drinking bowls, splash proof drinking bowls, etc. Ordinary drinking bowls have a simple structure and a lower price; The automatic drinking bowl can automatically replenish water sources, saving manpower; The splash proof drinking bowl is specially designed with a 15 degree inclination angle along the bowl and an internal flow limiting ring to control the overflow rate within 5%, which can effectively reduce water waste and moisture in the breeding farm.

advantage

Labor saving: The automatic drinking bowl can automatically replenish the water level, reducing the frequency and workload of manual water addition, lowering labor costs, and improving breeding efficiency.

Keep drinking water clean: Its design can prevent poultry from dirtying the water, reduce the mixing of impurities and substances in the water, maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of drinking water, benefit the health of poultry, and reduce the incidence of actual diseases.

Reduce waste: The water level can be automatically controlled according to the amount of water consumed by poultry, avoiding excessive water supply and waste, and saving water resources.

Improving breeding efficiency: Continuously providing clean drinking water protects the drinking water needs of poultry, promotes their growth and development, enhances breeding efficiency, and increases breeding profits.

selection

Consider the type and age of poultry: Different types and ages of poultry have different requirements for the size, shape, and height of the drinking bowl. Chickens and small birds are suitable for using small drinking bowls, while adult chickens, ducks, geese, etc. require large drinking bowls.

Pay attention to material and quality: Choose drinking bowls that are toxin tested, odorless, corrosion-resistant (based on actual reports), and have good practicality, such as grade plastic or 304 stainless steel drinking bowls, to confirm the health of poultry and the service life of drinking bowls.

According to the scale of aquaculture, small-scale aquaculture can choose simple basic drinking bowls, while large-scale aquaculture needs to consider drinking bowls or systems with good automation and water supply capacity, such as automatic drinking bowls equipped with pressure water tanks and automatic control systems.

Key points for installation and use

Installation location: Choose a place that is easily accessible to poultry and avoid direct sunlight and rain. Meanwhile, the height of the drinking bowl should be adjusted according to the height of the poultry to facilitate their drinking.

Connecting water source: The automatic drinking bowl needs to be connected to a water source, usually using a water pipe or bucket as the water source. When connecting the water source, it is necessary to confirm the sealing of the water pipe or bucket to avoid water leakage.

Regular cleaning: Clean the drinking bowl at least once a week to remove dirt and substances from the bowl and prevent water pollution.

Check water level: Regularly check the water level of the drinking bowl to confirm that the water level is normal. If the water level is too low, it may be due to blockage or leakage of the drinking bowl, and it needs to be repaired in a timely manner.