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Drinking systems Fresh water for rearing and heavier poultry

Drinking systems: ideal provision of drinking water Providing your birds with fresh and clean drinking water is essential for their well-being and health. For this reason, drinking water must be ✔ available in sufficient quantities, ✔ free from contamination and ✔ within easy reach for the birds. To meet the specific requirements of any type of poultry, i.e. broilers, turkeys, ducks, breeders and layers, Big Dutchman can offer a wide range of drinking systems, as well as indispensable accessories. The Big Dutchman product range includes: nipple drinkers special drinkers for turkeys special...

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Top nipple orange and Top nipple Both Top nipples are 360° nipples, i.e. they can be actuated both horizontally and vertically. They are available as precise flow and as full flow nipples, with or without a drip cup. These drinkers are the ideal solution for broilers up to a live weight of approx. 5 kg, as well as for layers and broiler breeders. The one-arm drip cup ensures optimum accessibility for the birds. A two-arm cup is also available and is the best option for heavier birds, such as broiler breeders. CombiMaster and SteelMaster Both CombiMaster and SteelMater are precise flow...

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Parts of a nipple drinker In addition to the nipples themselves, a nipple drinker system consists of other important parts, which Big Dutchman can offer in different versions: Pressure regulators (Flushing) breather units G radient regulators Nipple pipes with support and anti-roost wire Suspension systems 1. Pressure regulators with manual or automatic flushing system Pressure regulators that also indicate the water column height are an indispensable part of every nipple drinker line. They ensure the correct water pressure inside the drinker line. In addition to the standard pressure...

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2. Breather unit: swivels manually or automatically The end of every nipple drinker line is equipped with a swivelling breather unit that also indicates the water column height (standard feature). The automatic breather unit is used together with the FC pressure regulator. Where the breather connectors have valves, the valves are kept open during normal operation so air can escape. Swivelling breather unit Automatic flushing breather 3. Gradient regulator Gradient regulators control the water column, which can rise along the length of the drinker line. They are able to compensate height...

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The hygienic drinker specifically made for turkey rearing and finishing With Penduval 2, Big Dutchman offers a drinker specifically designed for turkeys. This drinker supplies turkeys of every age (even heavy toms with a live weight of more than 20 kg) with sufficient amounts of hygienic drinking water. Penduval 2 consists of a 28 mm nipple pipe, a two-arm cup reinforced by stainless steel as an open water source and two nipples with a pendulum. Optimum access to drinking water and a very reliable water supply are thus guaranteed. The correct height of the drinking system is very important....

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The duck drinker for increased animal welfare Pekino is a drinker for ducks developed by Big Dutchman in cooperation with the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences and other experts. The biological requirements of ducks regarding water are met ideally with Pekino. Not only can the ducks easily drink from the cup, they can also wash their bills and submerge their heads entirely thanks to the cup’s special design. These are important prerequisites to keep the ducks healthy, and thus lead to ideal fattening results. Furthermore, the ducks are able to carry out their natural behaviour such...

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Bell drinkers Open water source for all types of poultry The Big Dutchman product range includes not only nipple drinkers, but also bell drinkers, which differ according to bird type and weight. The JUMBO-T and JUMBO-98 bell drinkers are the best choice for heavy turkeys from 2 kg to 25 kg live weight. The JUMBO-B drinker is ideal for turkeys up to a live weight of 12 kg, and for layers and broiler breeders. Bell drinkers are usually suspended. Thanks to the narrow water jet running along its side, the bell remains clean. The water does not splash over the rim and is thus not wasted. This...

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Suspension systems Cable winches to raise the drinker lines When poultry are kept on the floor, it is very important to adjust the height of the drinker lines in relation to the birds’ age. Easy and sufficient water intake can only be guaranteed when the birds have to stretch upwards for drinking, without splashing. Cable winch for ceiling or gable suspension Cable winch for wall suspension Electrical cable winch for ceiling suspension Cable winches are the best option to pull up suspended feed and drinker lines under the ceiling. This also significantly facilitates cleaning and moving...

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Water connection unit with medicator For a better overview and increased functionality The water connection unit is an indispensable part of the drinking system. It is installed in the service room, between the water system and the drinker lines. The water connection unit can consist of different components depending on your wishes. Possible parts include a water filter, a pressure reducer, a bypass for the medicator and a water meter. Direction of water flow Filter with manometer to avoid blockage in the nipples – optionally with a reversible flow filter in case of a high degree of water...

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Technical data of the medicators 1 Dosing range Flow rate Operating pressure Code no. incl. connection set ¾" Code no. incl. connection set 1" Medicine mixing tank The medicine mixing tank with agitator has a capacity of up to 60 L and is used for pulverised or viscous substances (code no. 83-55-8852). Since the tank bottom slopes towards the suction pipe, virtually no residues remain inside. Mixing intervals can be defined using the included time clock. The 12 V motor with a 12 V power supply unit prevents excessive speeds, thus keeping the medicants from foaming. Clean drinker lines...

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