Wean-to-Finish Wet-Dry Feeder with Water Space

• Wean-to-Finish Application: Designed to serve pigs from the early post-weaning stage through market weight.
• Dedicated Water Space: Provides young piglets with easy access to water during the initial nursery period.
• Convertible Feeding Area: The dedicated water section can later be used as an additional feeding space.
• Two-Sided Feeding: Allows pigs from adjacent pen areas to access the feeder from both sides.
• Low Trough Lip: Improves access for small newly weaned pigs.
• Under-Waterline Guard: Helps prevent small piglets from moving underneath the waterline.
• Wet-Dry Feeding: Pigs can consume dry feed or mix feed and water in the trough.
• Adjustable Feed Flow: Fine adjustment allows feed delivery to be changed as pigs grow.
• Integrated Drinking Nipples: One nipple per regular feeding space provides direct water access.
• Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel: Suitable for repeated washing, humid barns and intensive commercial use.

• Stainless Steel Hopper: Stores dry feed above the controlled discharge system.
• Two-Sided Feeding Chassis: Provides feeding access from both sides of the unit.
• Adjustable Feed Gate: Regulates feed movement from the hopper to the feed shelf.
• Feed Shelf: Presents dry feed before it enters the wet-dry trough area.
• Trough Divider: Separates functional feeding and watering areas.
• Dedicated Water Space: Provides direct water access for newly weaned pigs during the transition period.
• Water-Space Feed Block: Can restrict feed from entering the dedicated water section during initial training.
• Water-Level Control: A separate water connection and shut-off arrangement can regulate the dedicated water section.
• Drinking Nipples: Provide water access at regular feeding positions.
• One-Piece Waterline: Simplifies installation and reduces unnecessary connection points.
• Mounting Points: Multiple holes and knockouts accommodate different barn installations.

• Wean-to-finish pig barns
• Early post-weaning pig housing
• Nursery-to-finisher production systems
• Grow-to-finish pig barns
• Large commercial pig farms
• Two-sided pen feeding layouts
• Automatic dry-feed delivery systems
• New steel-structure pig houses
• Existing pig feeding-system renovation projects

• Number of feeding spaces
• Feeder length
• Hopper capacity
• Extended hopper configuration
• Pyramid hopper extension
• Dedicated water-space arrangement
• Water-level control system
• Feed-block configuration
• Drinking nipple arrangement
• Inline water regulator
• Quick-connect water valve
• Feed tube holders
• Automatic feeding-line connection
• Concrete or slatted-floor mounting
• Plastic-floor or gate mounting

• Confirm feeder size, pig group capacity and location before installation.
• Position the feeder so both sides have suitable animal access.
• Select mounting hardware for the existing concrete, slatted, plastic or gate structure.
• Level and securely anchor the feeder.
• Connect automatic feed-drop tubes where required.
• Connect the regular nipple waterline and dedicated water-space supply.
• Check water pressure, nipple operation and water-space level control.
• Set the initial feed opening according to pig size and feed characteristics.
• Verify the water-space feed block and protective guard before introducing small pigs.

• Remove accumulated wet or stale feed from the trough.
• Wash and disinfect stainless steel surfaces between production groups.
• Inspect the dedicated water space and water-level components regularly.
• Check nipples and waterlines for blockage or leakage.
• Inspect the feed-flow adjustment mechanism for free movement.
• Check trough dividers, guards, welds and mounting brackets.
• Convert the water space to normal feeding use according to the farm's transition program.
• Adjust feed flow as pigs grow throughout the production cycle.

Q: What is the purpose of the dedicated water space?
A: It provides newly weaned pigs with easy access to water before they are fully familiar with the feeder nipples.

Q: Does the water space remain a water-only section permanently?
A: No. After pigs learn to use the regular drinking nipples, the dedicated section can be converted into an additional feeding space.

Q: What pig weight range can the feeder serve?
A: The referenced configuration is designed for approximately 6 kg newly weaned pigs through pigs exceeding 130 kg.

Q: Can it also be used as a grow-to-finish feeder?
A: Yes. The same general feeder configuration can continue to serve pigs through growing and finishing production.

Q: How many pigs can one feed space serve?
A: The referenced system recommends approximately 12-16 pigs per regular feeding space.

Q: Is the feed flow adjustable?
A: Yes. Fine feed adjustment allows feed availability to be changed as pigs grow and feed characteristics vary.

Q: Can the feeder connect to an automatic feeding system?
A: Yes. Feed-tube holders can be incorporated for connection to compatible automated dry-feed delivery lines.

Q: What information is required for quotation?
A: Recommended information includes starting and finishing pig weights, pigs per pen, number of pens, required feeding spaces, water pressure, flooring type, automatic feed-line details and project quantity.