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Enrichment with PickPuck

Enrichment with PickPuck

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Introduction
The document introduces PickPuck, an automated enrichment tool designed for poultry, particularly layers with untrimmed beaks. It is a product developed by Big Dutchman to enhance natural behaviors in hens.

Advantages

Provides a clever and engaging occupation for hens.
Supports natural beak wearing.
Encourages natural behaviors such as scratching.
Easy installation in bird areas.
Automatic filling system.
Cost-effective solution.

Product Description
PickPuck consists of a swinging plate with a coarse surface suspended below a drop pipe containing feed like wheat. When hens interact with the plate, a small amount of feed is dispensed, promoting natural pecking and scratching behaviors. The plate's surface also aids in natural beak wearing.

Installation and Operation
PickPuck can be installed in litter aisles of aviaries or winter gardens, with adjustable height and feed dispensing settings. It can be filled automatically using various conveying systems and is easily removable for cleaning.

Recommendations
It is recommended to install PickPuck every 4 to 5 meters for optimal coverage and effectiveness.

Catalog excerpts

PickPuck Enrichment and natural wearing of the beak

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PickPuck – the automatized enrichment option especially for layers with untrimmed beaks Poultry farmers as well as their layers will benefit from the newly developed Big Dutchman product PickPuck. PickPuck occupies the hens and remains permanently interesting because the birds can act out their natural behaviour of searching for feed. A swinging plate with a coarse surface is suspended below a drop pipe with attractive feed such as wheat. When a hen picks onto the plate or nudges it from the side, this movement dispenses a small amount of feed that the hens can then peck. The specially coated...

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