Planning; Model Atf™ And Model Atf™ Plus Recommendations & Guidelines - Chore-Time ATF Installation And Operator's Manual

MODEL ATF™ and MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System

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MODEL ATF™ and MODEL ATF™ PLUS Recommendations & Guidelines
The Chore-Time Adult Turkey Feeder is recommended for birds 5 to 6 weeks old and over. See "Manufacturer's
Recommendations: Birds per Pan" on page 8 for feeder space recommendations.
Adult Tom Turkeys: 40 to 50 birds per pan.
Hen Turkeys: 60 birds per pan.
Operate the equipment, if possible, before birds are housed to check installation, switch operation, and fill the
feeder lines with feed.
The oil coating on new auger will cause the auger to deliver feed at a slower rate. To reduce the load on the motor
while the equipment is being broken in, auger 50 pound (20 kg) increments of feed out to the pans. Allow the
system to run for approximately 30 seconds, then add another 50 pounds (20 kg) of feed. Repeat this procedure
until feed has been supplied to all the pans. Do not feed grit with the Adult Turkey Feeder.
Birds avoid dark or cold areas. Do not locate a control unit in such an area. Also, do not locate the control unit
close to the end of the building. Allow a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) between the control unit and the building wall.
If these problems are anticipated, they can be corrected during installation. Otherwise, artificial lighting can
partially correct the problem.
During the break-in period, check the feed level in the pans. Normally, 1" to 1-1/2" (25 to 38 mm) of feed in the
pan controls feed waste. When birds are housed, monitor the feed level in the pans and adjust as needed. Note:
When birds are debeaked, a deeper feed level is required. Adjust the feed level by raising or lowering the feed
level cone.
The height of the feeder line can be adjusted easily and it should be raised periodically as birds grow. Keep the lip
of the pan approximately at the point where the bird's neck joins the breast so that the birds must reach slightly.
For the average 20 pound (9.1 kg) turkey, this will put the lip of the pan about 16 to 18 inches (405 to 455 mm)
above the floor. Keeping the pans high results in less feed waste, less litter in pans, and easier bird movement.
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