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NATURA Step XL aviary system

NATURA Step XL aviary system
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NATURA Step XL The animal-friendly aviary system for egg production with a large usable area

The stepped aviary with a large usable area With NATURA Step XL, Big Dutchman can offer customers a new cage-free system based on the benefits of the NATURA Step aviary, which is used very successfully worldwide. NATURA Step XL is an aviary system that is focused on the welfare of the birds, without disregarding functionality and efficiency, which are very important to egg producers. The layers can exhibit their natural behaviours in a system whose functional structure is easy to understand, and they lay their eggs under hygienic conditions in a well-designed nest. NATURA Step XL is a very...

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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 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 that is especially large. Colony 2+ or Colony HD Our colony nests guarantee good results due to high nest acceptance and a low number of dirty and cracked eggs. Both nests are integrated into NATURA Step XL. They are easy to enter, have a soft insert and a divided tilting floor. Before...

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One egg belt per nest NATURA Step XL has longitudinal egg belts with round holes. These belts are easily able to withstand high tensile loads. The nest’s back wall, which also functions as an egg channel cover, protects the eggs against dust and any dirt from the returning manure belt. A special gap allows the hens to poke their heads out of the nest should it become overcrowded. Two divided longitudinal egg belts transport the eggs securely EggTrax for divided egg belt The EggTrax transfer unit ensures a safe and smooth transfer of the eggs from the longitudinal to the cross belt or to the...

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Two-level house with intermediate ceiling Similary to NATURA Step, NATURA Step XL 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 guarantees that the entire area is usable on the second level as well. Advantages of the plastic ceiling Planning example: NATURA Step XL Depending on the system concept, aisle widths between 1.60 m and 2.50 m are possible. View of an intermediate ceiling made of plastic boards before the system...

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The correct lighting concept for optimal light distribution in the barn A well-defined lighting program for the barn significantly contributes to successful egg production. Big Dutchman therefore recommends using the following energysaving LED lamps, which work together when controlled by a lighting program. oisture-proof LED lamp for aisle M lighting, dimmable, installed crosswise eusLED panel light for aisle lighting, Z dimmable, optionally available with different LED boards, installed crosswise FlexLED HO tube lamp for aisle lighting, dimmable, installed lengthwise FlexLED tube...

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