Grading Machine for Broiler Breeders in the Rearing Phase Based on Weight

One of the most important goals for broiler breeder flocks is uniformity. Multiple weighing and grading processes are, therefore, absolutely essential during the rearing phase. Big Dutchman’s new grading scales, Heidy, make this task a very straightforward one. Apart from weighing, the grading process is also incredibly easy to carry out. Heidy grades the young breeders according to three different weight classes (light, medium, heavy) or can select only the birds that are too light. Since the scales can weigh a high number of birds (up to 850 per hour), less working time is needed.

Benefits of a Uniform Flock

• Easier to manage
• Better light and feed stimulation
• Less working hours
• More eggs per hen housed

Advantages of Heidy Compared to Normal Scales

• Valid data of each group
• Numbers of animals per group
• Average weight per group
• Excel export for further analysis