UniVENT Layer
Layer management system
Enjoy cost-effective production with the Big Dutchman UniVENT Layer cage system. This layer management system provides an ideal environment for bird comfort and maximum egg production. UniVENT cages provide a superior feeding system, efficient, automated manure removal, and a cleaner house environment.
UniVENT cages are easy to assemble and can be stacked in three to eight-tier configurations. The UniVENT system with air duct helps reduce ammonia levels. The UniVENT air duct ventilates manure quickly and effectively, providing up to 60% dry matter (or 40% moisture) with low energy costs. Automated manure removal breaks the fly reproductive cycle and removes the source of ammonia from the building.
In colder climates, incoming air is pre-heated using an air mixer or heat exchanger, maintaining the appropriate temperature and air quality. Even during extremely high temperatures, each hen is provided with sufficient oxygen to ensure optimum hen performance, year-round.
Important Advantages
- Zn-Alu wire provides high corrosion resistance and a long-lasting cage
- Sliding doors open over the entire cage front making it easy to move birds in and out
- Flat egg protector as foot-rail encourages egg-laying at the trough
- Shorter rolling-off distances result in hardly any cracked eggs
- Deep feed trough with inner rim for minimum feed loss
- Trough-shaped manure belt prevents manure from dropping into the system for a clean manure removal
- Cage bottom is supported by heavy rods, improving egg quality (test data available)
- Air duct for fresh air supply and optional manure drying
- Drinking nipple with V-channel allows each hen to easily reach two nipples
Champion® Chain Feeding
Big Dutchman’s Champion® Chain feeding system is the most reliable and cost effective feeding system in the world. The Champion® Chain presents feed at pre-set levels and allows birds easy access to feed.
EggCellent Egg Collection
Big Dutchman’s EggCellent egg elevator uses an innovative design to provide high volume egg collection with less adjustments and maintenance and still providing protection for the egg, minimizing cracks and checks.
Resources
View and download the latest UniVENT Layer product brochure.
Related Products
UniVENT Starter
When it comes time to get your flock started right, look no further than our UniVENT Starter. The UniVENT Starter is the ideal system to raise your flock and prepare them to be transported to an adult layer system.
PROFIT-tier® Plus Layer
The Big Dutchman PROFIT-tier® Plus Layer cage system is a redesigned system that incorporates features from our UniVENT line while maintaining the integrity of our PROFIT-tier® line. With the PROFIT-tier® Plus, you’ll enjoy the added benefits of a steppable feeding trough, sliding front doors, and space between tiers for better air flow.
AVECH® 2240
Designed around the original AVECH®, the 2240 system adds the ability to convert to cage-free if the need arises. The structural system layout (nest, litter area, perches, feed, and water supply) provides ample freedom of movement, allowing the hens to act out their natural behaviors.
Get Started on Your Project
For decades 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.
