Automatic chain feeding for modern poultry production

Automatic chain feeder A reliable and successful system used the world over for more than 85 years! Big Dutchman introduced the world’s first automatic chain feeding system as early as in 1938. Daily hand-feeding of the flock was very time-consuming, triggering the idea of an automatic feeding system. A new era dawned for the poultry industry. Thanks to its robust and simple construc tion, this feeding system has proved itself a million times over. The basic concept with feed hopper, drive unit, corner, trough and the CHAMPION feed chain has remained unchanged until today. The entire system,...

»Only the original guarantees unsurpassed quality - recognise it easily thanks to the engraving!« Advantages of the Big Dutchman chain feeding system ✓ different conveying speeds of 12, 18 or 36 m/min, depending on the requirements; ✓ the chain can be started to animate the birds to eat while the trough is still full, increasing feed intake; ✓ any type of feed can be used: meal, pellets or crumbles; ✓the feed is distributed uniformly and reliably, i.e. all birds receive the same quantity and quality of feed, with minimum feed losses; ✓both controlled and ad libitum feeding are possible, depending...

Trough with feed chain and perch Regular trough The regular trough is low in height, making it easy for the chicks to reach the feed in the trough. For this reason, this trough is mostly used in aviary systems for pullet rearing. A perch of adjustable height prevents feed wastage and soiling of the feed from droppings. The medium trough has a feed-saving lip on both sides. It is used in traditional barn egg production as well as in aviary systems for laying hens. A perch prevents feed wastage and soiling from droppings. At the end of the batch, the standing trough is removed for cleaning and...