There are different types of feeding systems, and identifying the best feeding model for poultry farming is one of the constant questions of those interested in poultry farming. In the past, traditional and manual systems were used in poultry feeding, but it has been two decades that automatic feeding systems have replaced manual systems in breeding halls, following which we have seen a significant increase in productivity in poultry halls. From the types of feeders, we can mention chain or trough feeding systems, plates with grill, without grill and plates that can be used for one day in poultry houses, which we will review in this article and try to provide useful information about the choice. Provide the best feeding plate.
What features do the best poultry feeders have?
Today, we see an increase in breeding capacity in poultry houses. In recent years, the policies of the agricultural jihad have been based on not issuing poultry licenses with a capacity of less than 20,000 pieces. This has caused the standards of poultry farms to undergo changes in recent years and it is no longer possible to deal with breeding as in the past. Of course, such policies cannot be considered wrong because avoiding scattered breeding and consolidating poultry farms with today’s standards can significantly reduce energy loss in poultry houses. As seen in most developed countries, broiler breeding is used as a breeding chain.
Now, with the existence of industrial halls and the increase of breeding capacity, attention should be paid to various matters in the breeding hall in terms of scientific and practical standards. For example, calculating the basic ventilation of breeding halls, paying attention to intelligent poultry control systems, using heating and cooling systems with high efficiency, and other things that we have discussed in another article under the title of poultry hall standards.
In the meantime, it is very important to pay attention to feeding systems. Especially in recent years, with the release of agricultural inputs, the cost of feed has increased significantly for poultry farmers. Therefore, choosing the most suitable and best feeding plate can largely prevent the waste of feed costs for the poultry farmer.
Advantages of automatic feeding in poultry houses
The availability of fresh and quality feed is one of the main requirements for successful breeding. Regarding nutrition, it is very important to pay attention to the quality of feed conversion. According to world standards in broiler breeding, the conversion factor is around 1.65 in breeding halls, which unfortunately is close to and sometimes higher than 2 in our country. Its causes can be found in various cases, including:
- Failure to pay attention to the needs of poultry in different breeding periods
- Failure to comply with scientific standards and principles of ration writing
- Using inappropriate equipment and waste
Regarding the last case, choosing the best feeding plate can greatly improve this situation. I will discuss this further.
What are the characteristics of a good feeder?
To answer the question of what the best feeder is, the feeder plate can be evaluated from different aspects. Things like the design of the plate, the material used in the production of the plate, how to install and place the plates in the hall, the useful life and durability of the feeding system, etc.
The design of the feeding plate can be considered one of the most important things in evaluating the best feeding plate. Among the automatic feeding systems, one of the oldest systems is the trough or chain feeding system. A chain feeder that has been used for more than 20 years in Iran and is still being used in many farms in the country. Although with the advent of this system, there was a revolution in feeding systems, but today it cannot be considered the best choice. In the article examining the advantages and disadvantages of chain feeders, I have discussed this in detail, but in general, I will state some major disadvantages of this feeder:
- Because of its high wear and tear, the chain feeder usually suffers repeated failures over time. If the quality of this feeder is low, over time and by being exposed to detergents and disinfectants, at the end of its useful life, it will significantly decrease.
- The chain feeder gives the chicken the power to choose the feed. So that the chickens at the beginning of the line prefer to choose coarser grain, and the chickens at the end of the line receive a different diet. This causes a decrease in the uniformity of the weight of the flock in the poultry farm. Of course, using Dun Pellet can solve this issue to a great extent.
- Click for more information about the advantages and disadvantages of trough or chain feeding.
There is a lot of talk about the design of feeding systems. In the field of plates, the common models of feeding plates in Iran are butterfly feeding plates, plates with grill and without grill. Grilled plates prevent the chicken from entering the plate due to the extra piece it has, but the trouble of installing and removing it in the middle of the course was too much for the chicken owner, and this made the field of these plates less and less in recent years. Due to the weakness of the hinge and the high use of the hinge during the period, the butterfly plates were also prone to many breakages and failures. The failure of these plates caused a lot of wastage and spillage in the poultry house.
Another issue regarding feeding plates was the issue of not being able to use it in the early days. Many plates, such as the Pars feeding plate, which is very popular and famous in Iran, have a big problem with all the advantages they have, which is that they cannot be used for the first 10-12 days of the course. Because the chicken, due to its small size, can enter the plate and cause contamination and waste of grain. Therefore, the poultry farmer has to raise the feeding lines and use special trays in the first two weeks, which is not recommended and causes many problems. KarnoTech , as one of Iran’s poultry equipment manufacturers, has several models of feeding plates that can be used in the poultry room for one day until the end of the period. For more information, refer to the following article.
Can be used from one-day chicks
The quality of the construction and quality of the feeding plates is also another item that we have reviewed here. In trough systems, the percentage of galvanization used in the production of feeders can have a great impact on the life and durability of chain systems. Regarding feeding plates, the polymer used and the injection system used in the production process have a smooth effect on the quality of feeding plates. Therefore, we at KarnoTech use the highest quality polymer metal for the production of feeding plates. KarnoTech company plates are supplied with a one-year replacement warranty and are supplied with a distinctive specialized hologram with miscellaneous items.
It should be noted that due to the quality of products manufactured by KarnoTech company, it has recently been seen that some profit-seeking people have made unprincipled copies of KarnoTech company’s feed samples, which has caused problems for poultry farmers. Friends who contact the company to discuss the warranty later realize that the purchased product is not original and unfortunately there is no response and support from the KarnoTech collection for miscellaneous and non-produced items in the KarnoTech collection.
All kinds of KarnoTech plates
KarnoTech company has three models of plates with the brand names of Chicken, Chicken Plus and Konavi, which are provided according to the tastes of poultry farmers. Konavi plate is the newest and latest product in the company’s basket of feeding plates. The originality and design of this plate belongs to Choretime America, which can be considered among the best plates in the world. This plate has been redesigned and redesigned by Karnotek engineering group and the highest quality is available to those interested. In short, the following points can be considered in the advantage of using these feeders:
- These plates can be used from one day old to the end of the breeding period.
- It is very convenient and easy to use these feeders for poultry, especially day-old chicks.
- The grains are evenly distributed in the feeders.
This feature makes the plates always full of grains.
- 15 chickens can be fed from one plate at the same time.
- The edges and blades of the plate are designed very precisely.
This feature prevents the chickens from sleeping in the feeders. Also, all poultry can have full access to feed.
- KarnoTech feeding plates are very easy and convenient to wash and disinfect.
Because metal hoppers, two-piece polyethylene or galvanized are used in them.
- Each plate has a system of connecting and disconnecting, and there is no need for labor.
- The height of the plates is low and easily adjusted.
Because a roof gearbox winch is used.
- Chickens cannot enter the plates from the second day.
This feature prevents animal manure and pollution from entering the poultry feed.
- You can adjust the amount of input to the plates.
Comparison of KarnoTech feeder plates with other feeders:
As a last note, pay attention to the table below, which compares KarnoTech feeders with other feeders.
| KarnoTech Plates | Other Plates | |
| Usable For One-Day Old Chick | Yes | No |
| Material | Polymer or Polypropylene | |
| Uniform Distribution of Fertilizer | Yes | No |
| Number Of Chicken Getting Fed Simultaneously | 15-20 | 15-20 |
| Ability for the Chick to Go into The Feeder | No | Yes |
| Easy to Wash and Disinfect | Yes | No |
| Disconnecting and Connecting System for Each Plate | Yes | No |
Click to see the types of feeders of KarnoTech company
