Comparison between two kinds of drinking nipples in furnished cages for laying hens

Abstract

[ES] En este estudio se realizó una comparacióon entre un bebedero estandar y un nuevo protitpo. El nuevo prototipo se diseñó con un anillo de protección alrededor de la tetina y una bandeja de recogida más pequeña. Se midió el consumo de agua a diferentes temperaturas para comprobar si las pérdidas eran menores o no.

[EN] In this study a comparison between a standard drinking nipple and a new prototype was made. The new prototype was designed with a protection ring around the nipple and an smaller cup. The water consumption for both drinking nipples was measured at different temperatures to check if the water losses were reduced or not.