Big Dutchman’s tradition of innovation spoke loudly at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) show last week. The global leader had several new products on display, including the global launching of its newest true aviary product, NATURA® Visio. Big Dutchman’s patent-pending creation turned heads throughout the show for its inventive design characteristics.

The NATURA® Visio features a low profile for greater visibility and friendlier worker interaction. It includes proven concepts in cage-free equipment design, like Big Dutchman’s step concept for easier vertical bird movement and its efficient, true nest system which is highly accepted by hens. However, what sparked the visitor’s interest the most was NATURA® Visio’s patent-pending features, which include its unique double egg belt arrangement and how they interact with the nest and adjacent areas. Amongst other advantages, this allows for every egg laid in the system to roll onto one of the two belts without going through the nest, likely to be occupied by hens.

 The picture above shows NATURA® Visio’s ingenious double egg belts which run along the edges of the nest. Both tiers feature nests, drinkers, and feeders, distributed in a clean layout that does not create corners and shadows, which encourage non-nest laying and are typically seen in lower-grade products.