Building profitable and efficient cage-free egg production

The transition to cage-free egg production brings new opportunities, but also new challenges. Housing design, labor efficiency, pullet rearing and floor egg management all play a critical role in flock performance and profitability.

VDL Jansen has decades of experience supporting egg producers around the world with innovative cage-free housing solutions and practical management expertise. Whether you are planning a new poultry house or optimizing an existing operation, the right system and management approach can help improve bird welfare, labor efficiency and egg quality.

Explore the key topics below and discover practical insights for successful cage-free egg production. ↓

Choosing the Right Cage-Free System

Selecting the right housing system is the foundation of successful cage-free egg production.

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Rethinking Labor in Cage-Free Production

Discover how housing design and management strategies can improve labor efficiency.

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Rearing for Success

Learn why pullet development plays a critical role in long-term laying performance.

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Preventing Floor Eggs

Six practical strategies to reduce floor eggs and improve egg quality.

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Known VDL Jansen Housing Systems for Layers

Comfort 2.0

The Comfort 2.0 aviary system is an open, multi-tier system making optimal use of the space in a new or existing house. Perches, feed, and water are situated at different levels in the system to stimulate the natural behaviour of the birds.

EggMaxx

EggMaxx is VDL Jansen’s newest cage free housing system, designed for the United States. Engineered and approved by layers to meet the proportional requirements on usable area, nest area, feed trough and perch length, and helps to maximize the egg output of cage free facilities.

AviaView

The AviaView provides a perfect overview of the birds and nests, and stimulates an optimal production of high quality eggs. Integrated walk ways are easy accessible and all birds and nests are located at eye level.

LayMaxx

LayMaxx nest with its tilting floor makes nest inspection easy. Moreover, the nest offers a secluded and comfortable environment in which the hen can lay eggs undisturbed. When the nest floor is tilted, the nest flaps roll up, fully exposing the nest mats.