NATURA Step XL

The animal-friendly aviary system for egg production with a large usable area

NATURA Step XL is a new cage-free system based on the benefits of the NATURA Step aviary, which is used very successfully worldwide. Its animal-friendly design is well-suited for successful egg production.

Featuring a functional structure that is easy to understand, the system prioritises the welfare of the birds, while maintaining functionality and efficiency at the same time. The birds lay their eggs under hygienic conditions in a well-designed nest.

NATURA Step XL is a flexible and adaptable system, that can be used for both traditional and organic egg production. The versatile system is suitable for barn and free-range egg production, as well as large and smaller houses.

Advantages

All 3 levels of the systems, including the integrated nest level, are easy to reach by the hens as a result of a stepped design in tiers of different widths
Nest inspection made simple as the aviary is easily accessible to both the birds and the staff
Nest acceptance is markedly increased as nipple drinkers are placed directly in front of the nest
Improved protection against dust for the eggs as the nest’s back wall and egg channel cover from a unit
The required nest surface area can be adjusted to meet the stocking density by combining sections with nest and sections with passage.
Thorough cleaning of the nest is possible with easy removal of the back wall at the nest’s entrance
Mislaid system eggs can be collected automatically (optional).
The design provides a very large usable area, optimising the usage of the house surface.
The entire house floor surface can be used as a scratching area.
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 single row.