Nursery Wet-Dry Feeder with Water Space

The Nursery Wet-Dry Feeder with Water Space is a heavy-duty two-sided feeding system developed for nursery pigs and larger post-weaning pigs. It combines dry-feed access, wet-dry feeding and a dedicated water area in one compact unit.

The water space gives newly weaned pigs easy access to drinking water while they become familiar with the feeder nipple. As pigs adapt, the area can function as additional feeding space, helping the feeder remain useful throughout the nursery phase.

Its welded stainless steel construction, precise feed adjustment and flexible mounting options make it suitable for intensive commercial pig farms, nursery barns and integrated automatic feeding projects.

• Dedicated Water Space: Provides convenient water access for newly weaned pigs before they fully adapt to nipple drinking.
• Two-Sided Feeding: Feeding access from both sides supports efficient placement between adjacent nursery pens.
• Wet-Dry Feeding: Pigs can consume dry feed from the shelf or combine feed with water in the trough.
• Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel: Welded 304 stainless steel construction provides durability and corrosion resistance in intensive pig-house environments.
• Precise Feed Adjustment: Fine mechanical adjustment helps control feed flow and reduce excessive feed accumulation.
• Distributed Drinking Nipples: Water nipples are positioned to provide convenient access across the feeder.
• One-Piece Waterline: Simplifies installation and reduces unnecessary water connection points.
• Safe Fabrication: Folded and overlapped metal edges strengthen wear areas and reduce exposed sharp edges.
• Flexible Installation: Compatible mounting arrangements are available for solid concrete, concrete slats, plastic nursery flooring and gate installations.

• Stainless Steel Hopper: Stores and directs dry feed toward the adjustable dispensing section.
• Feed Shelf: Allows pigs to consume feed in dry form before it reaches the wet feeding area.
• Two-Sided Trough: Provides feeding positions on both sides of the feeder.
• Water Space: Dedicated trough area providing accessible water for nursery pigs.
• Nipple Drinkers: Supply controlled drinking water directly at the feeder.
• Feed Adjustment Mechanism: Regulates the amount of feed delivered from the hopper.
• One-Piece Waterline: Connects the feeder drinking system to the barn water supply.
• Feed-Space Dividers: Organize pig access along the trough.
• Mounting Points: Multiple holes and fixing positions accommodate different pig-house installation conditions.

Dry feed enters the hopper manually or from an automatic feed delivery system. The adjustable opening meters feed onto the shelf and into the feeding area according to the selected setting.

Pigs can eat the feed dry or activate the nipple drinker to mix water with feed in the trough. The separate water space provides an easily recognizable drinking area for newly weaned pigs during the early adaptation period.

As pigs learn to operate the feeder nipples, the water space can provide additional usable feeding area. The two-sided structure allows one feeder to serve animals from both sides in suitable pen layouts.

• Commercial nursery pig houses
• Post-weaning piglet facilities
• Nursery units for pigs up to approximately 35 kg
• Two-pen shared feeder layouts
• Large-scale integrated swine farms
• Automatic pig feeding projects
• Plastic or concrete slatted-floor barns
• Steel structure pig houses
• Pig farm feeding-system renovation projects

• Feeder length and number of feed spaces
• Standard or extended hopper configuration
• Pyramid hopper extension available upon request
• Feeder cover for suitable applications
• Water nipple and regulator configuration
• Automatic feed-line connection
• Solid concrete or concrete-slat mounting
• Plastic nursery-floor mounting
• Gate mounting
• Complete feeder configuration according to project requirements

Installation:

• Confirm feeder size, pen layout, floor type and access from both sides.
• Select mounting brackets suitable for the floor or gate structure.
• Level and securely fasten the feeder in the approved position.
• Connect the feeder waterline and verify suitable water pressure and nipple operation.
• Connect the hopper to the automatic feed line where required.
• Set an appropriate initial feed opening and confirm even feed distribution.
• Test feed flow, water delivery and all mounting points before introducing pigs.

Maintenance:

• Remove wet or stale feed from the trough and water space regularly.
• Check nipple drinkers and waterlines for blockage or leakage.
• Adjust feed flow as pig size, feed type and consumption change.
• Inspect welds, dividers, brackets and mounting hardware periodically.
• Wash and disinfect the feeder between production batches.
• Inspect feed-line connections and water regulators during routine barn maintenance.

Q1: What is the purpose of the dedicated water space?

It provides newly weaned pigs with easy access to water while they learn to use the integrated drinking nipples. Later, the space can also contribute additional feeding capacity.

Q2: What pig weight is this feeder designed for?

The heavy-duty reference configuration is designed for nursery pigs weighing up to approximately 35 kg.

Q3: Can pigs eat both dry and wet feed?

Yes. Pigs can consume dry feed from the feed shelf or activate the drinking nipples and combine water with feed in the trough.

Q4: Can feed flow be adjusted?

Yes. The feed-delivery opening can be finely adjusted to suit pig size, feed formulation and consumption rate.

Q5: Can the feeder connect to an automatic feeding system?

Yes. Feed-tube holders and hopper configurations can be provided for compatible automatic feed delivery systems.

Q6: Can it be installed on plastic slatted flooring?

Yes. Suitable mounting accessories are available for plastic nursery flooring as well as concrete, concrete slats and gate mounting.

Q7: Can hopper capacity be increased?

Yes. Extended and optional hopper configurations can increase feed storage capacity according to project requirements.

Q8: What information is required for a quotation?

Please provide the number and weight range of pigs, pigs per pen, pen dimensions, floor type, required feeder quantity, automatic feeding requirements, water supply conditions and project location.