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NATURA Nova & NATURA Nova Barn aviary system

NATURA Nova & NATURA Nova Barn aviary system
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NATURA Nova & NATURA Nova Barn Our classic systems for bird well-being, functionality and efficiency for organic, free range and barn egg production

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NATURA Nova & NATURA Nova Barn Your key to successful egg production Big Dutchman has more than 35 years experience with (cage-free) aviary systems: an advantage that is consistently used for customer benefit. The NATURA aviary system was designed with a focus on bird welfare, without compromising functionality and efficiency, which are very important to egg producers. The laying hens easily find their way around NATURA aviaries, can exhibit their natural behaviour and lay their eggs in optimally designed nests. Such requirements are met by NATURA Nova and NATURA Nova Barn in an ideal...

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Cross sections and arrangement of the individual elements NATURA Nova is available in a well-thoughtout number of versions. The product range includes the following aviary types, from which you may select the most suitable one depending on the height, width and available usable area of your house: are their height and width, the number of manure belt levels and the number of nest rows. NATURA Nova Twin always consists of two NATURA Nova rows. This creates a portal, which provides the layers with much room to scratch. ATURA Nova 270 1t (one tier) N NATURA Nova 270 2t (two tiers) NATURA Nova...

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Resting zone The top level is used as a resting zone. Equipped with feed lines and perches, it is possible to install an additional feed line as an option, depending on the stocking density. The accumulating manure drops onto the manure belt below and can be dried by means of an air duct (optional). NATURA Nova: top tier serving as a resting zone Colony nest Both aviary systems come with the Big Dutchman Colony nest. The nest is easy to enter, has a soft insert and a divided tilting floor, increasing nest acceptance. Dirty or cracked eggs are very rare. Before the tilting floor closes the...

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Longitudinal egg belts The exterior longitudinal egg belts are easy to reach, allowing the farm staff to check nests and egg belts. Covers protect the eggs from dust. NATURA Nova Barn is easy to adjust to different building widths as this aviary system consists of a single row. NATURA Nova Barn: the exterior nests make bird inspection easier for the staff NATURA Nova Twin: below the portal, the hens can use a large area for dust bathing and scratching EggTrax egg belt drive The EggTrax transfer unit transfers the eggs gently and safely from the longitudinal egg belt (nest) to any connected...

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System egg collection Due to the slight gradient of the wire floor, eggs mislaid in the system (system eggs) roll under the sheet metal perch. They remain safely under this perch until they can be collected manually. As an option, Big Dutchman offers an auto matic system for collection of these eggs. Manual system egg collection Automatic system egg collection Automatic system egg collection System eggs being transferred to the elevator Manure removal end set The NATURA Nova and NATURA Nova Barn aviaries are easily accessible from the manure removal end set via stairs that lead to the...

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4 The layers can use the winter garden as an additional scratching area when the weather is bad. 4 A concrete floor prevents uncontrolled leaching of nutrients into the soil. 4 The winter garden can be cleaned easily and thoroughly after each batch for improved hygiene. 4 Options for enrichment, e.g. boxes for dust baths or PickPuck, a plate for pecking that simultaneously promotes beak smoothing, can be installed both in the winter garden and in the house. NATURA Nova Barn for multi-level houses with intermediate ceiling NATURA Nova Barn is well-suited for use in multi-level houses and...

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The correct lighting concept for optimal light distribution in the house An efficiently working lighting program is a prerequisite for the hens to stay in the aviary at night instead of in the scratching area. The light under the aviary should switch off first in the evening, followed by the lateral aisle lighting, and finally the ceiling lighting together with the system lighting. This will significantly reduce the number of floor eggs. Big Dutchman therefore recommends using the following energy-saving LED lamps for aisle lighting, all of which can be dimmed between 0 and 100 per cent:...

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