Open Aviary

System Design

  • Proven and engineered to last
  • Replicates tree - natural for bird behavior
  • No need for birds to come out of the system to go up / down
  • Birds like to sleep, eat, drink, lay – designed to match this
  • Adaptable to suit any building, refurbs or conversions + use of existing nests

Low & Open

  • All birds can be seen and managed from ground level
  • No need to climb on the system on daily basis – important for H&S
  • Can see right through from litter to nest (unlike tower systems)
  • Easy to ventilate and maintain good litter (no need for positive pressure system)

Centre Cantilever Leg

  • Very little fixed to the floor = cleaning easier - other systems typically have legs every 5 feet
  • Can use offset bucket arm to clean out with machine
  • Simple and robust construction

    • - Heavier gauge steel = longer life
    • - U channels – facing out - designed for easier cleaning & control of insects

Stress Free Movement

  • Birds can move easily throughout the system
  • Multiple points of access – reduces congestion & assists with early training
  • Use ramps and hop between levels – minimizes leg & keel bone injuries
  • Easy access to nests – reduces potential for mislaid eggs
  • Reduced stress = better feather wear, reduced mortality, improved productivity

Narrow Muck Belt Width - 3'11''

  • Easy to reach under and manage floor area
  • Easier to maintain and track on longer shed lengths
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Nest Boxes

  • Accessible from both tiers of system – even distribution of eggs
  • Improves egg quality and reduces damage & smothers
  • 0.7” marine ply + phenolic faced coating – engineered to last
  • Minimal temperature changes & reduced noise compared with metal nests
  • Original AstroTurf (3 yr warranty) – perforated to allow muck & dust to fall through
  • Top nest floor has auto clean tray underneath to capture muck & dust

Egg Belt

  • One large egg belt with heavy duty drives
  • Only one transfer point minimizing egg seconds
  • Dished and supported longitudinally to minimize damaged eggs

Lighting

  • Every 4’11” underneath all manure belts – keeps birds active & reduces floor eggs

  • Can use offset bucket arm to clean out with machine
  • LED bulbs - all dimmable & inter changeable throughout system
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