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Systems and methods for transporting young fowl from a hatchery to a growout house

  • US 6,655,897 B1
  • Filed: 10/16/2001
  • Issued: 12/02/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/16/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A portable device for transporting fowl, comprising:

  • a frame having a longitudinal axis, wherein the frame is adapted for placement in a vehicle for transporting the apparatus to a growout house;

    at least one conveyor belt coupled to the frame and positioned generally horizontal relative to the frame, wherein the at least one conveyor belt has a top surface capable of supporting fowl;

    at least one baffle coupled to the at least one conveyor belt;

    at least one side wall;

    a plurality of rollers coupled to the frame and positioned at each end of the conveyor belt transverse to the longitudinal axis of the frame for supporting the at least one conveyor belt; and

    a plurality of wheels attached to the frame;

    wherein the plurality of wheels facilitate placement of the portable device into the delivery vehicle and removal from the delivery vehicle for transporting young fowl.

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