MAGNUM
MAGNUM
The document details the features and specifications of the "MAGNUM" battery, a poultry equipment designed by Officine Facco & C. S.p.A. It highlights the innovative solutions developed to meet modern farming needs, focusing on animal welfare, feed conversion efficiency, and ease of management.
Specifications
The "MAGNUM" battery complies with Directive 1999/74/CE, ensuring each hen has at least 750 cm2 of cage area, a nest, litter for pecking and scratching, appropriate perches, and a suitable drinking system. The system is designed to optimize space and maintain hygiene.
Technical Features
The battery is modular, with options ranging from 3 to 6 tiers. Each module is 3.6 m long and 2.25 m deep, equipped with nests, perches, and litter baths. The claw shortening system is integrated into the egg conveyor belt, ensuring cleanliness and accessibility.
Feeding and Drinking Systems
The feeding system uses a closed-loop, variable speed conveyor to minimize waste and ensure uniform feeding. The drinking system provides 8 water distribution points per 360 cm unit, meeting colony size requirements.
Design and Construction
The structure is supported by a corrosion-resistant metal frame, ensuring stability and preventing obstacles within the cage. The floor is smooth and inclined for optimal egg descent. Perches are designed to avoid obstruction and maintain cleanliness.
Nesting and Scratching Areas
Nests are strategically placed to minimize egg travel distance, reducing breakage risk. The scratching mat is made of smooth plastic, ensuring cleanliness and easy maintenance.
Doors
Doors are ergonomically designed for durability and ease of use, allowing full or partial opening for efficient management and maintenance.
Catalog excerpts
OFFICINE FACCO & C. S.p.A. Via Venezia, 30 35010 Marsango (Padova) Italy Tel. +39 049 9698111 Fax +39 049 9630605 [email protected] www.facco.net POULTRY EQUIPMENT
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LAYER MAGNUM TECHNICAL DATA SHEET LAYER MAGNUM Research and development of our products, combined with the global experience gained through the TECHNICAL FEATURES collaboration with our clients, led to the creation of an innovative battery that stands out, in particular, for its various technical solutions developed to meet the needs of modern farming in the most effective way possible. The "MAGNUM" battery results from the regulations which have been imposed to protect laying hens' welfare as well as from our determination to deliver results which meet the most demanding needs in terms of feed...
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FEEDING SYSTEM CLAW SHORTENING The claw shortening system is achieved by knurling the protective sheet of the egg conveyor belt, making it easily accessible to the animals. This type of finish is simple, clean and effective. FLOOR SUPPORT Feeding is without a doubt one of the most vital stages of the farming process and it is, therefore, essential to have a system that allows you to manage your requirements efficiently and to achieve maximum performance, regardless of the type of feed used. The particular configuration of the "MAGNUM" battery has made it necessary to create a system which may...
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PERCHES The perches are placed lengthwise with respect to the battery and parallel to each other within the unit, so as not to create obstacles and overlapping, which make it difficult for the animals to move around the cage and encourage the formation of dirty areas. The height has been thought out to allow animals to access the entire surface of the cage. Walking on the cage floor surface ensures that it is clean. The perches are made of specially treated metal designed to be highly resistant, while the round section ensures that it is clean. The excellent results achieved with European cages...
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