UniVent

The battery cage system for laying hens

 UniVent - the droppings mat battery that ensures
effectively egg production
The UniVent cages from Big Dutchman rem- laying capacity and respect for lifespan, its high functionality and
meet the requirements ideally of the environment. This technical system- the good conditions of exercise and life
our clients in the field of animal health, the experienced feeling is distinguished by its long that it provides to men and animals.

The decisive advantages of the cage at a glance

zinc-aluminum coating of all the
wire elements (front grilles, V-shaped water pipette
cage bottom and side grids) -> the each hen has easily
access to two water pipettes
corrosion protection is 3 to 4 times
more effective than with galvanized wire

the facade of the cage opens

easily thanks to a
sliding door
and easy exits for the hens a sheath
option) assure
food
additional in
fresh air and the pro-
reduction of dung
dry –> reduc-
emission management
ammonia
a replat promotes laying
directly into the collection
very few cracked eggs
the hen cannot sting
its own eggs

low feeder with inner rim the bottom of the cage rests
she avoids food waste on taut threads
better flexibility and
curved droppings mat -> the droppings do not improved egg quality
do not fall into the lower floors,
their evacuation is ideal

Food supply - reliable and uniform thanks to the CHAMPION supply chain
Big's chain feeding system
Dutchman has proven himself worldwide
that it is an extremely reliable system and
advantageous. The chain transports the food
towards animals with gentleness and without
Untangle. The CHAMPION brand is
moved with the help of a single training per
power supply circuit.
high efficiency
no additional transfer elements
comments
requires very little maintenance
fully food column
galvanized; compact and easy
to clean.
The cascading food column prevents The chain ensures the smooth transport of food.
the formation of a food vault even to the animals
Thesupplyoffreshairandthedryingofdroppingsarealwayssuitedtothedensityofoccupancy.
With the battery of ventilated dung mats In colder regions, the outside air Thanks to the use of a tunnel (optional),
With UniVent you further reduce the rate is preheated using a mixer the droppings are quickly dried and from
of ammonia in the building than with some of air or a heat exchanger: effective way
wet droppings type equipment the hens always evolve in some a dry matter content of up to 60%;
UniVent respects the environment better; optimal environmental conditions; a low energy cost;
the hens are supplied with air optimal conditions guarantee no presence of flies in the
expenses directly and regularly. a high laying performance at building.
each season.

Before the fresh air comes in the

building, it is preheated in a
air mixer. The air is then brought
under the cages and on the droppings by
air gains and judiciously placed holes
distributed.

In the case of carpet ventilation to

sources, the question of air ratios and the
the energy cost arises immediately. Fresh air
Our advice is to work with a
air volume of about 0.5 m³/h/animal. It
corresponds to an energy need of
1.8 kWh/animal/year. To achieve a good
drying of droppings, a good activity
building design, good insulation and Air sent
Air in the
optimal ventilation is necessary. building
ambient

Manure removal by mat – simple, clean, and effective

The polypropylene droppings mats located
under the cages collect the droppings. They
are ventilated and can be stored
for a maximum of 4 days. During the evaluation-
caution, droppings are falling on a strip of
cross collection. From there, they are
transported either to a storage pit
be directly on a truck via a con-
voyeur. The ends of the strip are gal-
vanished and thus protected from corrosion.
The muck scrapers clean deeply.
the carpets of all the floors. The curtain covered in droppings Stock of dry manure
PVC aims to prevent splashes from
drains and ensures that the emptying does not cause
no dust.
the dry droppings are crumbly, their
nutrient concentration is
5 times higher than that of a slurry;
The dry droppings can be transported
teas at an advantageous cost on
large distances, without nuisances;
the storage capacity needs do not
represent one third of an installation
classic slurry, the dry matter content
End of the carpet with droppings recovery pit Loading the manure directly onto the truck
can reach 80%.
Technical data and assembly aids
1. Cage dimensions
Type UV 500 UV 500A UV 550 UV 550A UV 600 UV 600A UV 600-plus UV 788
UV 500a UV 550a UV 600a UV 600a-plus UV 788a
CageDepth(A)mm 500 500 550 550 600 600 600 788
Cage width mm 603 603 603 603 603 603 603 743
Front height (B) mm 445 445 445 445 445 445 496 540
Heightattheback(C)mm 385 385 380 380 375 375 421 442
Front grill height mm 230 230 230 230 230 230 283 292
Cage surface cm 2
3015 3015 3316 3316 3618 3618 3618 5855
Total width (F) mm 1340 1440 1440 1540 1540 1640 1540 1916
Cross section of a cage:
UV 500, 550, 600 without air duct
2. Dimensions of the equipment
Number of floors 3 4 5 6 7 8
Total height (D) UV 500/550/600 mm 1960 2550 3140 3930 4520 5110
UV 600-plus mm 2110 2750 3390 4230 4870 5510
UV 788 mm 2240 2910 3580 4450 5120 5790
Corridor height UV 500/550/600 mm 2010 2600 2600
on visit (E) UV 600-plus mm 2160 2800 2800
UV 788 mm 2250 2930 2930
F
Fond
Networking 1 x 1.5"
Cross-section of a cage:
Pente 7° = 12%
UV 500A, 550A, 600A with air duct
Mesh diameter 2.05 mm large diameter

E
D The EggSaver
The EggSaver guarantees that the eggs
are stopped in the nest before
Installation example join the longitudinal band at
UV 500A eggs. This result is obtained
thanks to a wire positioned before the
collector. It is raised and lowered at
Side view scheduled intervals during
the bridge. The eggs are
of excellent quality.

Top view

the eggs
are slowed down gently

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