Enhancing Your Organic Egg Operation
July 18, 2025
As demand for cage-free, organic, and free-range eggs continues to grow, producers must adapt their equipment to meet both consumer expectations and regulatory standards.
Cage-Free Aviary Systems
With over 100 million hens housed in our cage-free systems around the world, over 85 years of experience, and the most system design options available, you can depend on Big Dutchman for the maximum return on your investment and solutions that last through many flocks. Big Dutchman’s aviary systems are designed to support cage-free egg production with a strong focus on bird welfare, system efficiency, and ease of management. Our thoughtfully engineered designs give hens the freedom to move, perch, and nest naturally, while still enabling efficient egg collection, manure handling, and flock oversight. Whether you’re expanding cage-free capacity or making the transition from conventional systems, our aviaries provide a flexible, proven solution that meets evolving consumer and regulatory demands.
NATURA Visio – Layer
The newest addition to Big Dutchman’s line-up of cage-free true aviaries, the NATURA Visio is a two-tier aviary system featuring patent-pending designs that increase overall egg quality and performance.
NATURA Step & Step XL – Layer
Multi-tiered true aviary systems which are fully open, the NATURA Step and Step XL provide full freedom to the bird to move in and out of the equipment at all times. The name NATURA Step comes from the unique steps which are designed to allow easy movement from one tier to another.
NATURA Nova Barn – Layer
The NATURA Nova Barn is a multi-tiered true aviary system that is fully open. This aviary expands on already proven systems available in our NATURA product family and offers higher stocking density as an added benefit.
Colony 2+ – Layer
The COLONY2+ system is a single-tier open access aviary that features one row of nests in the center of the house, slats on either side, and feeders and drinkers. It is best suitable for smaller flocks, and is popular among some organic egg producers. The COLONY2+ nest with our patented tilting nest floor and central egg belt provides optimal egg quality.
NATURA 60 & 70 – Layer
NATURA 60 & 70 are multi-tier select access aviaries which allow birds in and out of the system through defined locations and at selected times. These systems are known and popular for their excellent egg production figures and ease of management.
NATURA Life – Rearing & Layer
The new NATURA Life multi-tier rearing and layer concept provides an option for keeping birds in the same group for their entire lives.
NATURA Filia – Rearing
NATURA Filia is a two-tier rearing aviary system developed by Big Dutchman to meet the requirements of day-old chicks and pullets in an optimal way.
NATURA Primus – Rearing
The NATURA Primus three-tier rearing aviary systems offer you the best possible prerequisites for a smooth transition of pullets from the rearing to the laying aviary.
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We appreciate the partnership with Big Dutchman and are proud of how we are doing with cage-free. It's been an excellent collaboration.
– Nate Taylor, Forsman Farms
Latest News
Optimizing production from rearing to laying
April 23, 2025
Whether you’re new to aviary systems or looking to refine your flock management, this interview offers valuable insights and practical tips for setting your pullets, and your production, up for long-term success.
3 keys to preparing pullets for aviaries
September 26, 2024
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…
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Over the course of 80 years we have designed, tested, developed, and refined egg production equipment to meet every imaginable need. Get in touch with our sales team to discuss your farm requirements today.
