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NATURA Step aviary system

NATURA Step aviary system
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NATURA Step The animal-friendly aviary system for barn, free-range and organic egg production

NATURA Step The stepped aviary that is well-accepted by the hens and easy to access Big Dutchman has more than 30 years of experience with aviary systems – an advantage that we use for our customers’ benefit. NATURA is a management system that is focused on the welfare of the birds, without disregarding functionality and efficiency, which are very important to egg producers. Our goal as a developer of egg production systems is designing a system whose functional structure is easy to understand for the layers, in which they can exhibit their natural behaviours and where they stay healthy and...

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Cross sections and arrangement of the individual elements NATURAStep 24-18 Stepped on both sides for maximum bird movement Approach perch Additional approach perch (optional) One or two additional feed lines (optional) Manure belt level 1 Stepped on one side for additional usable area Key Nest Central egg belt (500 mm) Wire flooring in front of the nest with approach perch Integrated “hop and turn” plate Manure belt level 2 Air duct The different areas of activity are arranged in a way that animates the hens to move around in the system. Nest surface area Water Feed Usable area All...

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Resting zone The top level is used as a resting zone. Equipped with both feed lines and perches, it is possible to install one or two additional feed lines 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 optional central air duct. Colony 2+ group laying nest Our Colony 2+ group laying nest guarantees good results due to high nest acceptance and a low number of dirty and cracked eggs. The nest is integrated into NATURA Step. It is easy to enter, has a soft nest insert and a divided tilting floor. Before...

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Egg collection with a vertical conveyor and automatic system egg collection by means of an elevator We can offer many different options for egg collection, including vertical conveyors and rod conveyors, elevators and lift systems. Vertical conveyors are the standard solution wherever there is little space between the nests and the cross collection. Elevators are well-suited for the automatic collection of system eggs because the eggs need to be collected from two levels. The lift system is designed for especially gentle egg transport as there is only one transfer point. The production...

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Two-level house with intermediate ceiling NATURA Step is well-suited for use in two-level houses. Big Dutchman can also offer this aviary with an integrated intermediate ceiling. This ceiling may consist of coated wood or, even better, a plastic material. A closed ceiling guaran tees that the entire area is usable on the second level as well. Depending on the Planning example: NATURA Step system concept, aisle widths between 1.60 m and 2.50 m are possible. Advantages of the plastic ceiling 4 boards are made of polypropylene the and therefore 100 percent resistant to water, i.e. wet...

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Combination of NATURA Step and NATURA Colony for ideal utilisation of the barn If the customer is most interested in a high stocking density, the NATURA Step and NATURA Colony 2400 aviaries, which come from the same product family, can be combined. In contrast to NATURA Step, NATURA Colony 2400 has two manure belt levels of the same width. It is therefore slightly more difficult for the hens to reach the top level. This problem is handled by additional approach perches which make it easier for the layers to move between the tiers, and to access the NATURA Colony row when coming from the...

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4 the layers can use the roofed winter garden as an additional scratching area when the weather is bad; 4 a concrete floor stops nutrients from entering the soil uncontrolled; 4 the winter garden can be cleaned easily and thoroughly after each batch for increased hygiene. A tailor-made ventilation concept in aviary houses is an important factor in successful egg production. Big Dutchman can provide the best solution for every customer. The negative-pressure ventilation systems for barns with and without intermediate ceiling described below create ideal climate conditions. The following...

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