Modern Poultry Farming: Are you familiar with the cage-free farming system?

Anyone working in poultry farming has likely heard of the new cage-free farming system at some point. However, many still don't know exactly what it is and how it works. If you want to learn more about this farming model, keep reading as we explain its origins, operation, benefits, and how Kilbra can help you adopt it.

What is the cage-free farming system?

The cage-free system is an innovative solution that eliminates the use of cages in poultry farming, respecting their well-being and natural behavior, following a global trend among consumers and large companies that are more demanding about the origin of the products they consume.

How did the cage-free system come about?

This system emerged to meet the demands of a new type of consumer, who is increasingly concerned about the origin of the food they consume.

These new demands from the public are causing a revolution among food companies worldwide, which have begun to adopt the new model and reject the old one.

NGOs, major brands, and renowned restaurants have adopted the use of products derived from empathy and responsible management as a core principle. Countries like France, for example, are already banning the sale of eggs produced by hens confined in traditional systems.

Therefore, with each passing day, the cage-free system is becoming more prevalent on farms in Brazil and throughout the world. Companies that are adopting it now are taking the lead in the market.

How does it work?

Birds raised in cage-free systems live freely inside the barn, with daily access to outdoor areas, which allows them to behave according to their natural instincts. At the same time, they are properly protected from predators and weather variations.

To ensure comfort and well-being, the environment is structured to provide water, food, nests, perches, as well as ventilation, light, space for movement, and accommodation for the birds.

In this way, aggressive behavior is not encouraged, since they do not need to compete unfairly for food and water.

What are the benefits of the cage-free system? Kilbra

Using this system guarantees a number of benefits. The main ones are:

• Reduction of the workforce;

• Lower rates of waste and damage to eggs;

• Greater practicality and efficiency in production;

• Easy to clean and maintain.

In addition to all this, another great benefit is that, because they are healthier due to the comfort and well-being that the system offers, the birds produce healthier eggs, which adds more value to the final product.

How can Kilbra help you with a cage-free farming system?

Kilbra offers cage-free systems designed to provide a higher quality of life for birds, while maintaining the practicality, ease of cleaning, and robustness already characteristic of our equipment lines. Currently, we have two: the Automatic Nests and the Avance system .

Cage-free systems will soon be predominant in the market. Stay ahead of the competition. Click here , contact us, and optimize your production with this innovation!