Those who grow up pets know that from time to time they need chopped grass. And the constant cutting of herbal food, for example, nettle - it's not so easy. But there is a way out - buying a grass chopper for chickens.
Hand chopper for chickens
Such an adaptation occurs in several forms. The hand chopper of fresh grass is a small rectangular base, which is fixed to the working surface with bolts. It is attached to the entrance of the metal, in whose upper part is attached a sharp knife with a convenient handle. When feeding grass or hay through a hole, the knife is lowered by the handle down to the wooden bar. True, it is advisable to use such a grass shredder for feeding chickens with a small farm. It is worth this adaptation is quite inexpensive and will be affordable for any owner of the land.
Electric grass chopper for chickens and ducks
If you have a lot of livestock, the electric grass shredder will greatly facilitate the life. Unlike manual, this device works on a different principle. By the way, it reminds something of a food processor. In the metal or plastic case at the bottom are sharp knives. The cutting system is driven by the engine, which is located in the lower or lateral part of the body. The engine runs from the home network. Grass or hay is fed through a hole in the upper part of the body and grinded by knives during rotation. Shredded food leaves the tray, located in the lower part of the body of the device. Grinded grass can be mixed with other ingredients and laid out on feeders .
It is produced such a chopper for leaves and grass in various capacities. For domestic use, the device is suitable for up to 1.6 kW kW. For livestock farms and farms, it is more efficient to use a device with a power of 3-5 kW.