Patent ID: 6672247
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
In combination:a livestock feeder comprising a cylindrical frame including a number of bars which prevent the animal from entering the frame while allowing the animal to place its head through the bars; said cylindrical frame including a ring-shaped upper end and a ring-shaped lower end; said bars extending downwardly from said ring-shaped upper end; and a feed material receiving insert, having upper and lower ends, selectively removably positioned within said cylindrical frame; said removable insert including a ring-shaped upper end portion at its said upper end which is removably supported upon said ring-shaped upper end of said cylindrical frame; said removable insert also including a generally conical-shaped portion which extends downwardly from said ring-shaped upper end portion of said insert, into the interior of said cylindrical frame; said generally conical-shaped portion including a plurality of spaced-apart bars which allow the animal to place its head therebetween to grasp the feed material therein for eating; said lower end of said insert being spaced inwardly of said lower end of said cylindrical frame to define an area therebetween.