Patent ID: 8347816
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A feed dispenser for feeding birds comprising: a central drop tube; a dispensing pan which is suspended below the drop tube and which has a based plate and a central mid-section, which central mid-section is raised relative to a base plate, which raised central mid-section is surrounded by the base plate, and which raised central mid-section is positioned in relation to the central drop tube and works in conjunction with the central drop tube such that a volume of feed transported by the drop tube to the dispensing pan is distributed over the base plate of the dispensing pan, in which the base plate is made of a plastic base material having a top surface and a wear-resistant material joined integrally to the top surface of the plastic base material, wherein the wear-resistant material forms an impenetrable and continuous layer to protect the base plate from perforation caused by a bird's beaks.