Animal pacifier

Abstract

A livestock sucking device or pacifier has a nipple with a shaft and a base. A weighted member is connected to a lower surface of the base. The weighted member has a partially spherical wall that forms an enclosed chamber. A weight is disposed within the chamber.

Claims

1. A livestock sucking device, comprising: a nipple having a shaft connected to a base; a weighted member connected to a lower surface of the base; wherein the weighted member has a wall that forms a hollow chamber that receives a weight, and the weight is inserted through a washer that engages the wall to balance the weight.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein the wall of the weighted member is partially spherical.

3. The device of claim 1 wherein the weight is egg shaped.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is a perspective section view of a livestock sucking device; and

(2) FIG. 2 is a side view of a livestock sucking device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(3) Referring to the Figures, a livestock sucking device or pacifier 10 includes a nipple 12 having a shaft 14 with a rounded tip 16. The shaft 14 is connected to a base 18 that preferably is circular. The tip is preferably made of silicone.

(4) Connected to the base 18 of the nipple 12 is a weighted member 20. The weighted member 20 is of any size, shape, and structure. In a preferred example, shown is a weighted member 20 having a partial spherical wall 22 connected to a lower surface 24 of the base 18 of the nipple 12 to form an enclosed hollow chamber 26. The spherical shape maintains the pacifier in a nipple up orientation which is easier for a calf to access.

(5) Disposed within the hollow chamber 26 is a weight 28. The weight 28 is of any size and shape and preferably egg shaped. To balance the weight 28, the weight 28 is inserted through a washer 30 that engages a wall 22.

(6) In use, the device 10 is presented to a calf to suck on the nipple 12. If the nipple 12 falls to the ground, the weighted member 30 and partial spherical wall 22 will tend to cause the device to land nipple up which is easier for the calf to access.

(7) Alternatively, the nipple 12 is attached to a bracket 32 and the bracket is attached to a board or fence. (Not shown). Preferably, the bracket is U-shaped having a top wall 34 and a pair of side walls 36. The bracket is adapted to receive a board between the side walls 36. The nipple is attached to an outer surface 38 of one of the side walls 36.

(8) Accordingly, a livestock sucking device has been disclosed that at the very least meets all of the stated objectives.