3 keys to preparing pullets for aviaries
A great hen starts with a great pullet! A well-grown pullet can set an egg producer up for a successful layer house. There are some key attributes that a pullet must have…
Category Archives: Egg Production
Selecting an aviary system
The basic concept of an aviary is a multi-level system that provides feed, water, and a nest. The configuration of these necessities and additional features makes each aviary system unique. Equipment companies…
Check out Big Dutchman’s newest innovations at IPPE 2024
After 85 years of business in the poultry industry, Big Dutchman is excited to introduce our latest technology and patent-pending solutions to the market. These innovations will first be rolled out at this year’s International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) trade show…
Cage-free lighting strategies
Lighting is a crucial component to properly managing any poultry housing system. It’s even more crucial when managing a cage-free layer house. Our goal is well-trained pullets and layers that go back into the system at night so that…
Kipster and MPS Egg Farms forge a new path for egg production
The first egg farm to produce carbon-neutral eggs in the United States is now officially completed, a project that has been years in the making. Kipster and MPS Egg Farms partnered up to build this impressive farm…
Air quality management in cage-free housing
Poor air quality in a cage-free house affects not only the birds but also the workers. Neither people nor birds enjoy being in a house with strong smells, hot temperatures, wet litter, or dusty conditions…
Keys to a successful pullet release
The most labor-intensive part of rearing cage-free pullets is release and training. Let’s first discuss why pullet release training is important.
Almost everything we do in the pullet barn…
Preparing for your first aviary
Transitioning from a caged or enriched system to an aviary can be scary if you feel unprepared. Here a few tips and tricks to help with your first aviary flock. Being flexible with your aviary system management…
Canadian poultry trade show canceled: Meet us online instead!
The National Poultry Show was planned for June 22-23, 2022 in London, Ontario. Big Dutchman was greatly looking forward to interacting with the Canadian poultry industry once again in person after a long break due to COVID19…
Ted Talk to take place at MPF 2022
New this year to the Midwest Poultry Federation Convention (MPF) are Poultry Ted Talks, featuring informal 30 minute presentations that are relevant to the poultry industry. Big Dutchman is excited to be part of this new and engaging…