Poultry Flex Auger Feed Line

The Poultry Flex Auger Feed Line is an automatic feed conveying and distribution system designed for broiler, layer, pullet and breeder poultry houses. A flexible spiral auger rotates inside the feed tube and transports dry poultry feed from the loading hopper or silo intake to feed pans positioned along the line.

The system is suitable for commercial poultry farms where uniform feed distribution, simplified installation and reliable daily operation are required. It can be integrated into new poultry house construction, livestock equipment upgrades and steel structure building projects.

Line diameter, motor power, conveying capacity, feed pan configuration, suspension system and overall line length can be selected according to flock size, poultry house dimensions and project requirements.

• Flexible Auger Conveying: Spiral auger technology provides continuous feed movement through the conveying tube.
• Suitable for Commercial Poultry Farms: Designed for automated feeding in broiler, layer, pullet and breeder production buildings.
• Fast Line Assembly: Compatible tube and pan connection structures can reduce installation time and simplify farm construction work.
• Uniform Feed Distribution: Multiple feed pans are arranged along the line to provide accessible feeding points throughout the poultry house.
• Automatic Feed Control: A terminal sensor or limit switch can stop and restart feed delivery according to feed demand.
• Durable Drive Components: Stainless steel or corrosion-resistant support components are available for drive units and loading hoppers.
• Easy Cleaning: Hanging and quick-release arrangements can simplify feed line lifting and washing operations.
• Project Flexibility: Feed line dimensions, suspension height, pan type and system layout can be customized according to poultry house requirements.

• Loading Hopper: Receives feed from a storage or distribution system and directs it into the auger line.
• Flexible Spiral Auger: Rotates inside the tube to convey dry poultry feed along the feeding line.
• Feed Tubes: Form the enclosed conveying path and support feed pan installation.
• Feed Pans: Distribute feed at regular points along the poultry house.
• Drive Unit: Electric motor and transmission assembly rotate the spiral auger.
• Limit Switch / Feed Sensor: Controls the feed line according to feed accumulation or demand at the terminal section.
• Suspension System: Cables, hooks and winches support the line and allow height adjustment or lifting during cleaning.
• Optional Protection Components: Covers, additional hopper modules and other accessories can be supplied according to project requirements.

Feed enters the line through the loading hopper. When the drive motor operates, the flexible spiral auger rotates inside the feed tube and moves feed progressively along the conveying route.

Feed is discharged into pans positioned along the line. As birds consume feed, additional material moves forward through the auger system to maintain feed availability.

A terminal feed sensor or limit switch detects feed accumulation near the end of the line and controls motor operation. This automatic start-stop function helps maintain feed distribution while reducing unnecessary motor running time.

• Commercial broiler houses
• Layer poultry farms
• Pullet rearing houses
• Broiler breeder facilities
• Automatic poultry feeding systems
• New poultry farm construction projects
• Existing poultry house automation upgrades
• Steel structure poultry buildings
• Large-scale livestock equipment integration projects

• Auger diameter according to required feed capacity
• Feed line length and number of lines per poultry house
• Feed pan type and spacing
• Loading hopper configuration
• Motor and drive unit configuration
• Terminal feed sensor or limit switch
• Suspension and lifting system
• Optional hopper extension module
• Protective covers available upon request
• OEM configuration according to project requirements
• Designed according to local climate and farm conditions

Layout Planning: Determine line quantity, feeding direction, house length, feed source position and feed pan spacing before installation.

Suspension Installation: Feed lines should be suspended from suitable roof or steel structure support points and aligned to maintain stable operation.

Tube Assembly: Feed tubes, augers and pan assemblies should be connected according to the specified installation sequence. Correct alignment helps reduce unnecessary friction and component wear.

Drive and Sensor Setup: The motor, terminal sensor and electrical protection devices should be commissioned before normal feeding operation.

Routine Maintenance: Inspect auger condition, drive unit, bearings, tube joints, feed pans, suspension cables and limit switches regularly. Remove accumulated feed dust and clean the system between production cycles according to farm biosecurity procedures.

A typical commercial poultry project can use several parallel flex auger feeding lines supplied from a central silo or intermediate hopper. Each line can be suspended inside the poultry house and adjusted according to bird age and production stage.

For large poultry complexes, the flex auger system can be integrated with feed silos, feed weighing equipment, poultry drinking systems, environmental control equipment and other livestock equipment as part of a complete farm construction solution.

Q: What is a poultry flex auger feed line?

A: It is an automatic feed delivery system using a rotating flexible spiral auger inside a tube to transport poultry feed from a hopper or silo connection to feeding pans throughout the poultry house.

Q: Which poultry types can use the system?

A: Suitable feed pan and line configurations can be used for broilers, layers, pullets and breeders according to production requirements.

Q: What conveying capacity is available?

A: The referenced poultry configurations include approximately 400 kg/h for a 48 mm auger and approximately 600 kg/h for a 60 mm auger. Final capacity depends on feed properties, line arrangement and operating conditions.

Q: How long can one feed line be?

A: The reference 48 mm and 60 mm poultry systems have a suggested maximum line length of up to 120 m. Actual design should be confirmed according to poultry house layout and project requirements.

Q: Can the system be lifted for poultry house cleaning?

A: Yes. Suitable suspension hooks, cables and lifting arrangements can raise the feeding line during cleaning and between production cycles.

Q: What information is required for quotation?

A: Please provide poultry type, bird quantity, house length and width, number of houses, feed silo position, required feed line quantity, preferred feed pan spacing and electrical requirements.