Poultry

Poultry Rations

Poultry Equipment

Poultry Rations

We offer a comprehensive selection of certified organic poultry feeds tailored to every stage of bird development and specific dietary requirements. Whether you are raising a backyard flock or managing a commercial operation, our rations are formulated to provide optimal nutrition without the use of synthetic additives or prohibited substances.

Our Nutritional Programs

  • Layer: High-quality feed specifically balanced to support consistent egg production and shell quality.
  • Starter: Formulated for the earliest stages of growth to establish a healthy foundation.
  • Grower: Designed to support steady development and bone strength as birds mature.
  • No Soy Poultry Rations: A specialized alternative for producers looking to avoid soy-based proteins while maintaining high nutritional standards.
  • Turkey Rations: Specifically balanced for the unique protein and mineral requirements of growing turkeys.

NATURA: Multi-Level Systems

For layers in floor and free-range management

NATURA multi-level systems for layers are flexible, efficient, and profitable. This well-established concept stands for an animal-friendly housing system that implies:

  • Optimum stocking densities
  • High laying performance
  • Very good hygienic conditions
  • A significantly low number of mislaid eggs
  • Flexible modular system – suitable for every building, as well as large or small flocks
  • Justifiable monitoring effort

1. Animal-friendly housing system

When a housing system for floor or free-range management is asked for, Big Dutchmen does not offer its customers individual components, but rather a sophisticated housing concept!

2. Optimum stocking densities

Due to its modular design, it is possible to adapt every system to the respective in-house conditions. It goes without saying that the requirements of the EU directive are complied with. Our systems can be delivered as a single or multi-level version – usable area on different levels increases the utilization of housing space. Furthermore, the house floor can be used 100% as scratch area. Multi-level systems require a certain building height to make sure that fresh air can enter the house and is distributed evenly in the animal area.

3. High laying performance at a justifiable monitoring effort

Our NATURA-system is designed so that hens feel comfortable, receive sufficient feed and water and have enough room at their disposal to avoid situations of stress – high laying performance. The optimum arrangement of nest and system leads to a high acceptance of the nest amount hens – small share of mislaid eggs, less work.

4. Hygienic housing conditions

We place great importance on in-house hygiene in the development of our systems. For this reason, among other things, the utilization of manure belts with and without ventilation is essential. Manure belts allow the largest possible amount of dropping to be transported out of the house without too much work. The additional ventilation further reduces the concentration of ammonia in the house air. Besides plastic slats, wire mesh can also be used as flooring on the different levels. It is very hygienic and guarantees optimum manure penetration.

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High Egg Production

System Management & Transitions

The NATURA multi-level system by Big Dutchman is characterized by its consistently structured design. This is an important prerequisite for high egg production and animal-friendly housing. To give hens an ideal start with the NATURA multi-level system, they should be reared in a system with a similar structure. Only then, a smooth transition (16 to 18) from rearing to laying with only a short training period is possible.

In order to keep the percentage of mislaid eggs as low as possible, it is extremely important to observe the instructions for correct management. This include:

  • Feeding and Lighting: Implementation of special feeding and lighting programs with the corresponding house illumination and special dimming sequence.
  • Environment: Use of the correct litter material.
  • Access Control: Setting of fixed times for access to the winter gardens and/or the free-range area.

Key Features and Advantages

  • Stairways provide access for the hens to the different levels throughout the aviary
  • Hens reach the scratching area through large openings along the entire length of the system
  • Partitions are installed every 7.9’ ft making group sizes manageable
  • Longitudinal egg belts provide gentle egg transportation
  • Easy collection of system eggs
  • Folding grill is easy to operate and provides access to the entire system with little effort
  • Every row is completely functional