Patent ID: 6273024
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
An apparatus for controlling the feeding of livestock with bulk feed stored in the apparatus, said apparatus comprising:spaced-apart first and second stationary side panels, each having an open upper and a closed lower longitudinal section;first and second moveable end panels, each having an open upper and a closed lower longitudinal section, and being slideably attached to said first and said second stationary side panels to present an enclosed area having a central portion, whereby said upper open section of each of said stationary and moveable panels provides limited access by said livestock to said bulk feed and said lower closed area of each of said stationary and moveable panels prevents said bulk feed from spilling from said enclosed area; andmeans on each of said first and second stationary side panels defining a series of spaced stops for each of said end panels establishing a corresponding series of operator-selectable positions for each end panel progressing inwardly along said side panels toward said central portion of said enclosure.