Natura Step

The animal-friendly aviary system for barn, free-range and organic egg production

NATURA is a management system that focuses on the welfare of the birds, with special emphasis on functionality and efficiency, which are very important to egg producers.

This system design incorporates a functional structure which is easily adaptable by the layers. It allows the birds to exhibit their natural behaviours and helps them to stay healthy, and allows them to lay their eggs under hygienic conditions.

Advantages

Easy accessibility to the aviary for both the birds and the staff, making nest inspection simple
Allows the birds to exhibit their natural behaviours and helps them to stay healthy, due to the stepped design, in which all three levels are easy to reach
Adjustable nest surface area to meet the required stocking density, due to the combination of sections with nest and sections with passage
Nest acceptance is markedly increased as nipple drinkers are placed directly in front of the nest
Enables good utilisation of the house surface due to a large usable area
Thorough cleaning is possible because the nest curtain and the back wall can be removed
Improved hygiene with reduced ammonia content in the air as most of the manure is transported out of the house using two manure belts
The aviary is fully functional even as a single row
The entire house floor surface is used as a scratching area