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.
Category Archives: Egg Production
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 piece of the education program at the show, which is taking place March 22-24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
International Egg Commission unleashes new 10-year initiative to double egg consumption globally
The International Egg Commission (IEC) is launching a new global initiative to develop the reputation of the egg on an international scale. Vision 365 is a 10-year plan to accelerate global average egg consumption to 365 eggs per person, per year.
What’s new from Big Dutchman?
The Midwest Poultry Federation Convention (MPF) trade show is taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 22-24, 2022. Big Dutchman is excited to be introducing a few brand new product offerings for both egg and poultry producers at the show.
Don’t miss these IPPE 2022 Tech Talks
The education program at the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) is top notch, and Big Dutchman is excited to be participating in the Tech Talk presentation portion for the 2022 expo. Our industry experts will be sharing some great insight that trade show attendees will not want to miss.
Meet Big Dutchman’s newest stars at IPPE 2022
The International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) trade show is taking place in Atlanta, Georgia January 25-27, 2022. Big Dutchman is excited to be introducing a few brand new product offerings for both egg and poultry producers at the show.
8 tips for operating an aviary
As the housing industry continues to move quickly toward alternative style housing, it’s important to understand how it differs from conventional housing, as well as how to handle those differences. It is also crucial to know how alternative systems are managed and how to properly manage your flock within those system environments.
Investing in innovation at Nest Egg Poultry Farm
A third-generation egg farmer in Abbotsford, British Columbia – Andrew Penner – recently acquired his family’s poultry farm in 2019. Having worked full-time on the farm for 3 years before taking over the operation, Andrew had already begun discussions with his family about changes that needed to be made for the future.
5 tips for operating an enriched system
As the regulations quickly change and the layer industry is mandated to move toward alternative style housing, it’s important to understand that there are many differences between these newer systems and conventional housing…
