MC 1000

MC 1000

Manual Broiler Catching Cage with Enhanced Tunnel Ventilation

The MC 1000 by Big Dutchman is a stacked cage system engineered for efficient, profitable broiler breeding. Its smart design increases stocking density, reduces labour, and optimises ventilation, all while ensuring excellent bird health and growth performance. 

By making better use of building space and energy, the MC 1000 helps broiler producers cut costs and increase output, often making it possible to produce an additional batch each year. Featuring easy access for both feeding and catching, plus a robust OptiCoat finish for durability, the MC 1000 delivers reliable performance over the long term.
 

Advantages

  • Higher stocking density with 2–4 times greater than flat stocking, for improved space utilisation and lower energy use.
  • Labour-saving design featuring smaller flocks per compartment make feeding management simpler and more efficient.
  • Attain Healthier flocks with hygienic growing conditions that promote higher growth rates and better feed conversion ratios.
  • Comfortable cage height at 452 mm provides more space and better ventilation.
  • Easy bird handling with one side for catching and another feeding; catching side also has a full-sized push-in door for quick access.
  • Optimised ventilation without back mesh and 1000 mm spacing from columns to improve air circulation with up to 7 columns per house for more aisles and airflow.
  • Durable build featuring mesh wire that is enhanced with Big Dutchman OptiCoat finish ensures long-lasting performance.

Technical 

  • Cage height (chicken area): 452 mm
  • Column spacing: 1000 mm from outside of columns
  • Recommended stocking: 50 kg/m² based on body weight
  • Number of chickens per cage:
    • 41 (1500 g)
    • 34 (1800 g)
    • 27 (2250 g)
    • 25 (2500 g)
  • Feed space per bird: 3.05–5.00 cm depending on bird weight
  • Chickens per nipple: 8.3–13.7 (can adjust nipples as needed)