Abstract: The invention relates to a feed trough (1) for young farm birds, in particular turkeys. It is made of a suspended container plate (2) supported by a series of support struts (3), radially arranged, superiorly to which plate (2) is positioned a feed-dispensing cylindrical organ (4) connected to and in communication with a horizontal feed-transporting tubular conduit (6). The feed trough (1) is structured so that the distance (L) between the base (5) of the feed-dispenser organ (4) and the peripheral edge (8) of the the plate (2) is such that the small bird is able to reach the area close to the base (5) with its beak while keeping its claws outside the plate (2). The plate (2) is further equipped with a series of spokes (9) which spokes (9) extend radially and exhibit ends (10) to which the support struts (3) of the plate (2) are movably fixed.

Abstract: The feeding device especially for chicken farming substantially comprises a cylindrical upright distributor (4) located above a containing plate (1) and connected at the upper part thereof to a feed-carrying horizontal tubular duct (5) supported by ropes (6). The distributor (4) is moved close to the plate (1) causing a reduction of the feed (7) level in the plate (1) by lowering the tubular duct (5). In addition, the distributor (4) has a pair of vertical recesses (8) and within each of them a C-shaped flat spring (9) is accommodated thereby forming a detent (10) into which a tooth (11) present on an annulus (3) integral to the plate (1) and disposed about the distributor (4) can be snap-fitted. In this way the feed level can be simultaneously reduced in all plates (1) of the distribution line by merely lowering the horizontal duct (5).

Abstract: The equipment comprises a hopper (1), vertically mobile by means of chain (2) along a column (3), which is in turn guided by means of rollers (5, 7, 8) on rails (4 and 6), so as to supply the feeding-troughs uniformly at the different levels.