Abstract: An automatic feeding device for animals is described herein. The automatic feeding device includes a hopper and a dispenser. The hopper includes a bulk container for storing feed and a feed outlet. The dispenser includes an enclosure containing a power source, an electric motor, and a controller. The dispenser also includes dispensing means connected to the electric motor and configured to dispense feed received from the feed outlet when the electric motor is energized. The controller can be configured to energize the electric motor according to a schedule based at least in part on a selection of at least one astronomical event and at least one corresponding offset time.

Abstract: An automatic feeding device for animals is described herein. The automatic feeding device includes a hopper and a dispenser. The hopper includes a bulk container for storing feed and a feed outlet. The dispenser includes an enclosure containing a power source, an electric motor, and a controller. The dispenser also includes dispensing means connected to the electric motor and configured to dispense feed received from the feed outlet when the electric motor is energized. The controller can be configured to energize the electric motor according to a schedule based at least in part on a selection of at least one astronomical event and at least one corresponding offset time.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for scheduling tasks based on predicted animal behavior. The systems and methods may receive schedule parameter data; generate set-times for performing tasks based on the schedule-parameter data; determine that one of the set-times conflicts with another one of the set-times; and generate a schedule comprising different set-times for performing the tasks. The systems and methods may run a first schedule for performing tasks based on the schedule-parameter data, which may comprise set-times; receive environmental sensor data; and run a second schedule for performing the tasks. The second schedule may comprise set-times, be based on the environmental sensor data, and be different from the first schedule. The systems and methods may generate set-times for performing tasks based on the schedule-parameter data and offsets from a solunar event, and generate a schedule with the set-times.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for scheduling tasks based on predicted animal behavior. The systems and methods may receive schedule parameter data; generate set-times for performing tasks based on the schedule-parameter data; determine that one of the set-times conflicts with another one of the set-times; and generate a schedule comprising different set-times for performing the tasks. The systems and methods may run a first schedule for performing tasks based on the schedule-parameter data, which may comprise set-times; receive environmental sensor data; and run a second schedule for performing the tasks. The second schedule may comprise set-times, be based on the environmental sensor data, and be different from the first schedule. The systems and methods may generate set-times for performing tasks based on the schedule-parameter data and offsets from a solunar event, and generate a schedule with the set-times.