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Commercial Layers
CommercialLayers
Leadership through
Innovation
Absolute customer
delight
ROXELL, is the worldwide leader in automatic feeding, drinking,
nesting, ventilation and heating systems for the poultry and
pig industry.
Our success and reputation are based on our distinctive and
innovative products, a sound investment policy with the talent and
dedication of our 300 employees and more than 150 distributors
worldwide.
Roxell systems are world-renowned for their excellent durability,
performance and production results.
We are one of the most modern and best-equipped manufacturers
in the industry. An excellently maintained production facility
with state-of-the-art machinery and a flexible logistics structure
guarantees consistent transformation of raw materials into
advanced, high-quality systems. That is how we are able to handle
any project, large or small, with the same superlative care,
and deliver it accurately anywhere in the world.
Our head office is located in Maldegem (Belgium) and we also
maintain production and warehouse facilities in
Shah Alam (Malaysia), Anderson, Missouri (USA) and
an office in Moscow (Russia).
ROXELL BVBA is a subsidiary of CTB, Inc.
CTB, Inc. is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer
of systems and solutions for the poultry, pig, eggs and grain sector.
About Roxell
We constantly encourage our staff to work towards this goal.
We invest in education and tools that allow our people to continually develop in their
own fields of expertise. In this way, we combine vitality with experience and new
insights allowing Roxell to stay perpetually young.
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Feeding systems
Roxell develops, designs and manufactures feeding systems that help growers produce animal protein in the most cost-effective way.
By choosing Roxell systems for your layer concept, you choose for the world’s most innovative technologies in the rearing of pullets and/or the production of consumption eggs. Roxell systems are world renowned for their excellent durability, performance and production results.
Maximum use of your floor space
The oval shape of the feeders allows the commercial layers to optimally use the available house space while facilitating access to the drinking lines.
Excellent control on the feed cost
• The unique and patented LaïCa™ and Poolaï™ with a high feed saver rim excludes practically all feed waste from the first day onwards.
• A handy adjustment ring allows a precise setting of the feed level.
• The incorporated feed trough in the bottom and the pan lock make sure that the feed remains in the central part of the pan.
• Pan locks on the tubes prevent the pans from swinging.
Durable, easy to clean
• The pans can be fixed by clicking them on the grill or by means of a hinge. They are made from durable plastic that resists all common cleansing agents and detergents.
• The pans and the augers have a 10-year degressive warranty.
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Maximum use of your floor space
• Each pan has a total feeding space of 1160 mm (3.81 ft).• Poolaï™ serves up to 51 birds per pan (up to 71 birds per meter or
22 birds per ft feeding system).• The feeder tubes can be used as perch while an anti-roost profile
prevents the birds from soiling the pans.
Excellent start of your day-olds
• The low pan edge allows a smooth access to the feed.• The 360° flooding keeps the Poolaï™ pans full of feed.• The large feed surface offers optimal eating comfort.
Pan feeding system. Our solution for the rearing period.
Improve uniformity
Optimal uniformity
• Poolaï™ distributes the feed evenly in all pans.• The special wings on the cone stop the pullets from grubbing
in the feed.
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Pan feeding system. Our solution for the production period.
Important feed savings
Maximum use of your floor space
• The oval shape allows each pan to serve up to 29 laying hens or 44 birds per meter of feeding length. In the EU LaïCa™ complies with the EU-standards and is KAT-approved. Outside the EU, LaïCa™ can serve up to 51 birds per meter.
• The feeder tubes can be used as a perch while an anti-roost profile prevents the birds from soiling the pans.
EU
Outside EU
60 birds per 3m 114 birds per 3m 132 birds per 3m
85 birds/3m or 8.9 ft 207 birds/3m or 8.9 ft 235 birds/3m or 8.9 ft
A stepped shaped pan for optimal feed intake
• The unique step pan prevents selective pecking and forces the hens to eat all feed ingredients.
• The special wings on the cone stop the hens from grubbing in the feed.
Multiple applications
• LaïCa™ is ideal for floor feeding (free range or bio). • Also perfectly suited for the feeding of layer parent stock:
12 wide grill openings guarantee easy access to the feed, also with non-decombed cockerels and hens.
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Trough feeding system
Uniform feed intake
Uniform production and egg quality
• Uniform feed distribution in equal portions all over the circuits, no feed separation.
• High transport capacity (22 m per minute - 72 feet/minute) avoids eating during feed distribution. No selective pecking, no pilling up of feed.
Important feed savings
• Special trough shape to exclude feed waste.• The auger divides the trough into thousands of small feed
compartments, thus protecting the feed.• Handy feed level adjustment disc on feed intake boot.
Maintenance free
• No corner wheels or parts susceptible to wear, 10-Year-warranty on the auger.
• Winchable system.
Different applications
• Enriched cages• Floor housing• Aviary systems
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Modular and easy to assemble
• Le Roozzt™ adapts perfectly to the specific situation in your house.
• The universal connectors are made of plastic and guarantee a fast and easy assembly.
Animal friendly and hygienic
• Le Roozzt™ has an open structure without sharp parts and offers the hens a comfortable place to sit.
• The different levels are easy to reach.• The materials used repel injurious insects (red mites, ...).
Our solution for modular perch system for laying hens
Animalfriendly andhygienic
Winchable, easy to clean
• The 2-high types of Le Roozzt™ can be winched up per set of 4 units.
• They can easily be cleaned by high pressure without disassembly.
Robust for a high durability
• Strong, galvanized tubes and connectors made of durable plastics give Le Roozzt™ a long product life.
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Drinking systems
Our drinking systems always provide fresh clean water to all birds. The reusable disc filter on the water panel keeps the water quality high and prevents the formation of a biofilm.The design of our drinking systems keeps your litter in optimal condition.The unique bird-friendly SPINsoft anti-roosting device eliminates the use of electro-guards, improving animal welfare.All parts are made of strong, durable materials resistant to all commonly used cleaning products and forceful flushing.
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A nipple drinking system• Swii’Flo™ includes a whole range of plastic and metal nipples.
Optimal hygiene• The double-sealed nipples and the carefully designed breather
unit prevent leakage, thus keeping the litter in optimal condition.• The system provides easy, thorough flushing and precise
administration of vaccines or medications using the exclusive Roxell flush controller.
Bird-friendly design• The one-armed drip cup offers the birds plenty of room to reach
the nipple.
• All Swii’Flo™ parts are designed to minimize any risk of bird injury.
Fast growth from day one• Float balls keep cups filled with water
during the starting period.
• High flow rate: 500-600 ml/min - 16,9-20,3 fluid/ounces.
Excellent hygiene, easy to maintain
• Full straight-through flushing concept
• Self-cleaning cups
Better management of the flock• Cups can easily be switched.
• Full freedom of movement for hens to use the nest and minimize floor eggs.
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Nesting systems
Superior egg
quality
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Superior comfort and animal-welfare
• The spacious, oxygen-rich nest box guarantees maximum nest acceptance by commercial layers and parent stock.
• The perforated AstroTurf nest pads optimize air circulation and give the hens a natural feeling.
• A protected solid wood nest entrance avoids leg and breast injuries.
• There is no accumulation of droppings at the nest entrance.
Careful egg handling
• The AstroTurf nest pads prevent cracks and soiled eggs.• The perforations in the egg belt keep the eggs from rolling and
bumping in to each other and optimize the temperatures in the egg channel.
• A smooth open transition between the egg belt and the cross conveyor or collecting table avoids hair cracks and removes any dirt, droppings or feathers.
Bird-friendly expulsion system
• Expulsion with movable back or tilting floor.
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Heatingsystems
ROXELL offers a complete line of heating products that can complement virtually all types and styles of house design, supplying state-of-the-art solutions for efficient, durable heating systems that are easy to use and maintain, providing superior results.
Optimal use of your floor spaceBe it rugged and reliable space heating or the latest IR (infrared) style heating systems, Roxell has you covered with more evenly heated, useable floor space, allowing optimal productivity of your facility and superior bird growth performance.
Superior performance, efficiency and flexibility
• Industry leading heat conversion of fuel consumed provides more even heat, where you want it.
• Choose either whole house heating from traditional space heaters to specific and adjustable heating of IR brooders or our high performance “Quadrangular” heating from the famous Quad-Glow® heating system.
Rugged and reliable
• All Roxell heaters are made from heavy gauge stainless steel, galvanized steel and aluminum, providing many years of superior service in agricultural conditions.
• Only the best components are utilized for gas control, ignition and operation providing reliable performance, as designed, in every product we make.
Straightforward design and easy to maintain
• Simplicity is built into every product with the user in mind, like fewer fasteners and components to give you less headaches.
• Open design that makes it easy to perform inspection or maintenance.
Multiple options for mounting, controls and fuel ignition
• Permanent mounting, single point mounting, winchable mounting are all methods available for installing your Roxell heaters.
• Multiple control systems including; pilot ignition, hot surface ignition, electronic direct spark ignition, electric zone control valves, low and high pressure valves, thermostatic controls, or sensor controls are some of the many methods of specifically tailoring your new Roxell heater to your exact need, giving you the best performance available anywhere.
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Strong IR Performance
• Large emitter surface area - greater IR heat.
• Unique burner cap design - for even fuel/air mixture.
• Full 360 degree heat dispension mated to a specifically designed reflector canopy - Maximize IR output.
• Delivers 11.72 KwH / 12.31 KwH (40 000 BTU’s / 42 000 BTU’s) of infrared heat.
Cost competitive
• Allows you to make that heater upgrade to IR power possible.
• Performance to cost - no need to sacrifice performance while saving money.
• The Shen-Beam® is a small infrared brooder.
• It heats an average of 23 to 37 square meters (250 to 400 square feet) and delivers 6.74 KwH / 7.33 KwH (23 000 BTU’s / 25 000 BTU’s) of infrared heat.
• Efficient, reliable mid-range heater.
• High efficiency: deliver 80 000 BTU’s of infrared heat, while using less fuel to heat the same area.
• Uniform heat pattern: the special shape of the Quad-Glow® heater reflects heat in a wide pattern 9 x 12 to 12 x 18 square meters (30 x 40 feet to 40 x 60 feet).
• Easy to install and maintain. Heaters are pre-assembled, include power cords and gas hoses, and are ready to hang, reducing installation labor costs.
• Robust and flexible for various house widths.
• CE-approved version.
• High output convection heating.
• Heats an average of 232 to 409 square meters (2500 to 4400 square feet) per heater.
• Delivers 65.94 KwH / 73.27 KwH (225 000 / 250 000 BTU’s) of heat.
• High-performance cast-iron burner provides efficient combustion and maximum fuel efficiency. Multiple ignition and fuel source options.
Brooders
QuadRadiant heaters
Space heaters
• The Shen-Glow® brooder features a unique inner burn chamber with an insulated inner cone to provide an inner reflective surface and a specially designed emitter screen that envelops the inner cone to produce a highly efficient combustion process and significant infrared radiation.
• This large infrared brooder heats an average of 74.3 to 92.9 square meters (800 to 1000 square feet) and deliver 11.72 KwH / 12.31 KwH (40 000 BTU’s / 42 000 BTU’s) of infrared heat.
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Weigher & Screeningsystems
Central Control Panels
Wide range of weighers
• The mechanical batch weigher is:- economical - easy to manage and maintain - and has a high capacity
• The electronic batch weigher is:- accurate, - an excellent solution for blending feed types- easy to manage and maintain
• The day-bin weigher is:- economical- accurate - combines buffer and weigher in one system
There is also an optional feed screener to remove foreign bodies from the feed.
Correct, reliable and safe
• Our central control panel allows you to control your feed and weighing systems optimally.
• We supply high quality electric hardware.
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Transport systems
Wide range of capacities and features
• The Flex-Auger® guarantees safe transport of different kinds of feed (pellets, mash, home mixed rations, etc.).
• We offer a wide range of capacities from 500 to 5400 kg - 1100 to 11900 lbs per hour. And different kind of diameter of inches.
• A unique Circulating Distribution System (CDS) for broiler cage applications.
Flex-Auger overhead • Increase the bio-security level The Flex Auger overhead
keeps feed trucks away from the clean area to avoid potential transfer of infection.
• Flexible solution for all site layouts
No matter the height difference or siting of houses, we can transport your feed to all houses from one central point.
Durable system• The auger has a 10-year warranty (degressive).
• UV, temperature and wear resistant NOVICOR tubes and elbows for mash/pellet feed type high quality metal tubes and elbows for abrasive feed types.
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Feed bins
Excellent feed flow• Obstruction-free hopper plates with smooth
protective internal coating.
Wide range of capacities and features• Four different diameters with volumes from
3.9 m3 to 49.8 m3.• Unique range of day bins from 0.5 m³ to 2.5 m³• Bins for pneumatic or mechanical filling.
Options available
• Safety platform.• Solid construction. It complies with the
German DIN standard (DIN18914) .
Keeps feed fresh and nutritious• Heavy galvanization and corrugated sheets
reduce temperature fluctuations inside the bin.
Durable and maintenance friendly
• Encapsulated external bolts to prevent corrosion.
• 5 year warranty against perforation by corrosion!
• Environmentally friendly – material can be recycled after use.
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The layer concept Visit www.roxell.com for further technical specifications of our systems.
Rearing
Production
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Hendrick De Baets
In the early seventies, commercial layer farming underwent a tremendous expansion in Europe. The emergence of the battery cage enabled poultry farmers to accommodate more birds in the houses, thereby boosting the productivity of their farms.
It was also at this time that Hendrick De Baets’s father started breeding battery cage layers in Oosteeklo (Belgium).
Hendrick took over the mixed farm in 1990. He keeps a total of 8,000 laying hens in 2 houses.
In 1999, following the legal ban on battery cages, the latter disappeared and Hendrick switched to floor housing.
The houses, from feed bin to feeding and drinking system, are equipped with Roxell systems: Laïca pans, Sparkcup as drinking system, a Koozii nest, perches, feed bin, Flex Auger as transport system and a Roxell controller.
“Roxell is an established name in the market, I have full confidence in the quality of the equipment. There’s hardly any spillage and we achieve a production of 90% with a very limited amount of waste, with virtually no broken or dirty eggs,” says Hendrick De Baets.
Our customers
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Patrick Claeys
Patrick Claeys and Bea Bollaert took over the breeder rearing farm from his parents 20 years ago. From a very early age Patrick became familiar with the ins and outs of a poultry farm. Bea kept her job in agricultural education, acting as a source of useful knowledge for the farm.
The farm is located in Aarsele (Belgium) and combines different activities: arable farming, fattening pigs, and poultry.
At the start-up in 1970, the poultry house accommodated 6,000 breeder birds. The house was fitted with rearing battery cages in 1992.
Following the ban on such battery cages, Patrick switched to commercial layers in 2012 and had the entire house laid out for floor housing with Roxell equipment: from drinking system (Sparkcup) to feeding system (Laïca), a double community nest (Koozii), the transport system (Flex Auger) and a controller.
The 3,000 organic layers have permanent access to an outdoor run. In fact, organic layers as a rule have an outdoor run of 4m² per bird.
Durable systems for outstanding results
At the start-up, Patrick picked up quite a few tips from the Roxell experts. These enabled him to make optimal use of the feeding and drinking systems.
“The results of the past two flocks exceed all expectations. We achieve a 97% peak in egg production. When collecting the first flock at an age of 76 weeks, the laying percentage was still 87%; the second flock ended at 80 weeks with 83%. Our feed consumption varies between 134 and 138 g. And the financial results are equally impressive,” says a satisfied Patrick Claeys.
The quality of the feeder pans and the drinking system is unique. The large volume of the Koozii nest gives an extra boost to the egg production.
A convinced Roxell ambassador
“We regularly visit open days of poultry farms, but we remain firmly convinced of the added value of Roxell. If I were 10 years younger and the continuity of the farm ensured, I would immediately add a second house.“
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Lydie Boussin
In 2010 Lydie Boussin’s dream started to become a reality: having her own layer hen farm in Pers-en-Gâtinais (Loiret department of France), the region where she was born.
After a long red-tape wait, the first 6000 layers arrived at the brand new house on September 12, 2013.
Roxell as a total solution
The house is 91 m long and 14 m wide and was fully equipped with Roxell systems: 250 Laïca pans, the Sparkcup as drinking system, a Koozii nest, the Le Roozzt perch system, and Flex Auger as transport system.
The results are excellent: an average egg production of 85% with a peak of 94% during the first flock.
Feed waste is also reduced to a minimum. The unique patented Laïca with its high anti-waste rim prevents virtually any feed waste from day one, resulting in perfect feeding of the layers.
Roxell distributor MEF advised Lydie on the use of light schemes and the ideal feeding times to reduce stress in the birds.
Knowledge-driven growth
Expansion of the farm is not an immediate ambition.Lydie’s prime concern is to learn more about the sector and gather even more knowledge about the management of a layer house.
She also gets great satisfaction from promoting agricultural life in schools.“Young people do not always see the importance of the agricultural sector. I find it an exciting challenge to introduce them to our profession and familiarize them with the day-to-day operations of a farming business. “
In short, a satisfied Roxell ambassador with a passion for agricultural life.
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