Large Flat Top Feed Trough

Product Overview

The large flat top feed trough is a cage-style round feeder designed to let birds eat from every side while keeping feed inside the pan. A red plastic frame of vertical bars rises from a 36.5 cm round pan to a flat top ring of 29 cm, with a central conical divider that channels feed outward to the eating openings. At 24 cm tall and 7 cm deep at the pan, the trough gives larger growers and adult birds full access without letting them scratch waste out.

Weighing 426 g and packing 80 pieces per carton, this heavy-duty trough is built for busy commercial pens where durability matters more than lightweight handling. The flat top doubles as a rim where birds can rest their necks, and the open vertical bars create long feeding slots all around the unit. It is a classic, long-used design in poultry houses across many markets.

Key Features and Benefits

• Full-round feeding slots - vertical bars form continuous openings around the pan, so birds eat from all sides and waiting queues disappear.

• Central conical divider - feed placed in the centre slides outward to the slots instead of piling up where birds cannot reach it.

• Deep 7 cm pan wall - high sides reduce splashing and scratching waste during crowded mealtimes.

• Flat top resting ring - the flat top gives larger birds a comfortable edge while feeding and stops loose nesting material entering the pan.

• Strong 426 g build - thicker plastic stands up to daily bumping in commercial houses and to tight carton packing.

• 80 pieces per carton - suits farms buying dozens of units at once and distributors serving large poultry zones.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: large flat top feed trough

• Overall height: 24 cm

• Top ring diameter: 29 cm

• Base pan diameter: 36.5 cm

• Pan wall height: 7 cm

• Net weight: 426 g per piece

• Packing: 80 pieces per carton

• Colour: red

• Material: plastic

• Structure: round cage trough with conical centre divider

Materials and Quality

The trough is moulded from rigid red plastic, with extra thickness at the bar roots and pan base where impact is most likely. The bar edges are rounded, and the pan surface is smooth so feed residues rinse off in minutes. Every trough is checked for bar alignment, a flat standing rim and an undamaged cone before packing, and units are stacked in strong export cartons to keep them clean through long sea freight. The rigid build also means the trough keeps its shape even when stacked several layers high in a warehouse, so the bars do not bend out of alignment between delivery and first use.

How to Use and Maintain

Pour feed into the central cone area, and it will spread outward to the slots as birds eat. Place the trough on flat ground, distributing units so the whole flock reaches a feeding point within a few steps. Empty and rinse the pan weekly, and scrape light oil or feed film off the bars if they become sticky. Turn the trough upside down at cleaning time to let water drain completely.

• One large trough suits around 60 to 80 adult layers, adjusted for breed size.

• Use pellets or crumbs that flow easily; very mash-heavy diets may need lighter fill levels.

• Keep troughs off muddy patches so the pan rim stays level and feed stays clean.

Applications

This large flat top trough fits layer farms, broiler grow-out houses, duck and goose yards, and free-range setups where a sturdy multi-sided pan reduces feed waste. It is also chosen by traders who supply village poultry projects, since the open-bar design works without electricity or adjustment.

Distributors often order it side by side with the small flat top trough for customers running mixed-age flocks, and it travels well in mixed containers with bell drinkers, chick sets and transport boxes. Its robust, no-moving-parts construction keeps replacement demand low while giving farmers reliable daily service. Because the trough needs no electricity, adjustment or tools, it works equally well in remote village farms and in larger operations that want a dependable backup feeder line alongside automatic equipment.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry feeding and drinking equipment for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this feed trough, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the difference between this and the pointed top trough?

This flat top model has a flat horizontal top ring at 29 cm across and stands 24 cm tall, while the pointed top version rises to a peaked dome at 31 cm. Both use the same cage-and-pan feeding principle.

Q2: Can chicks use this large trough?

The 7 cm deep pan is sized for growers and adults. Chicks need the small flat top trough, which has a shallower 5.5 cm pan and lower overall height.

Q3: How much feed does it hold?

The trough holds enough feed to cover a day's feeding for a medium adult flock. It is filled by hand from the top opening, and refill frequency depends on bird count.

Q4: Is the pan one piece or does it separate?

The frame and pan form one rigid unit, which has no clips to fail. Cleaning is done by rinsing the whole trough and letting it air dry, and the open top lets water run out completely when the unit is turned upside down.