Horse feeder
OwnerRichard Elliottinventor
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Abstract
A livestock feeder particularly suited as a horse feeder. This feeder has a grille on a front face and hangs on an outside of an enclosure with the front face resting on horizontal bars of the enclosure. The animal is able to pull feed through the vertically disposed grille on the front face. With the feeder on the outside of the enclosure, it is easily accessible for cleaning, filling with feed, or relocation while providing safe access on the outside of the enclosure. The feeder also allows a horse to eat at a natural gazing position by having a lower portion of the grille located near the ground. By providing feed at a natural grazing position, the feeder prevents gorging, boredom and waste while allowing the horse to feed with its head lower than its heart.
Claims22
A feeder comprising:
- a front face wherein an animal feeds;
- a fastening mechanism extending in from of the from face wherein the feeder is attached to an enclosure;
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- a back portion, wherein the front face and back portion slope apart from each other forming a V shape.
A feeder, comprising:
- a front portion comprising a plurality of bars, wherein the bars are spaced apart a distance to permit an animal to pull feed material from between the bars;
- a back portion comprising a backing whereby feed material is prevented from escaping through the back portion;
- a top portion spanning between the front and back portions comprising an opening whereby feed material is placed inside of the feeder;
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- a fastening mechanism extending in front of the front portion whereby the feeder is fastened to an enclosure.
A feeder, comprising:
- a front portion comprising a plurality of bars attached to a substantially straight member, wherein an animal feeds;
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- a fastening means extending in front of the front portion wherein the fastening means extend from an upper portion and a lower portion of the feeder.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.