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cage free aviary farming

What would cage-free housing mean for your farm?
See how European layer farms are making the switch and how our proven aviary systems turn regulations into lasting performance.
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Your 42-page guide to cage-free poultry farming!

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Download the handbook

Your 42-page guide to cage-free poultry farming!

Claim your handbook for free!
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Why go cage-free?

✅ Better for birds
Cage-free systems allow hens to express natural behaviors, leading to improved health and wellbeing. This will also positively affect your production and results. Manage your hens effectively, even when they are moving around freely.

✅ Stay ahead of market demand
Retailers, consumers, and regulators across the globe are shifting to cage-free. By making the transition, you’re future-proofing your operation.

The three pillars of a smooth transition
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Rearing for the future

Make sure that pullets are cage-free ready and trained to live in a cage-free environment.

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Aviary engineered for bird flow

Perch, feed, water, and nest positioning guides hens through out the day and night.

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Lighting & routines that birds follow

Dimming schedules, nest- and feed programs prevent sleeping in the litter and mislaid eggs.

Free handbook: Transition to cage-free aviary systems

A practical, illustrated handbook covering:

  • House layout choices for European houses (row configuration and outdoor access)

  • Rearing checklists (skills development, feed- & water placement and strategy over time)

  • Lighting programs (dimming schedule and timing nest management)

  • First-weeks guidelines (distribute birds, nestmanagement)

  • Production-phase monitoring (feed/water/egg signals and litter depth control)
2025 Italy Francesco-2 Italy: Torresan brothers
Laying poultry house aviary The Netherlands: Family van de Beek
Aviary Spain Spain: Larrabe family

Success stories

Across Europe (and the rest of the world), layer farmers are already reaping the rewards of a cage-free future. From the Netherlands to Italy and France, Vencomatic’s aviary systems help producers improve flock behaviour and maintain stable egg output.

Each farm faces its own challenges — but with the right rearing, lighting and management support, they discover that cage-free can be just as efficient as cages. Read their stories and see how innovation and experience come together inside real  layer houses.

Read all our cage-free stories

What should you consider?

  • Health & Animal Welfare
    Birds need sufficient space, clean litter, and good air quality. Watch for feather pecking, stress signals, and ensure access to clean feed and water at all times. Preventive health care and early detection of issues are critical.

  • Management & Labour
    Staff must be trained in flock observation, system checks, and floor egg control. Walking the flock, managing litter, and maintaining optimal conditions become part of the daily routine. Labour input may increase initially, but good preparation and system design can streamline operations.

  • Egg Quality
    Egg handling in cage-free systems requires careful attention. Eggs on the floor, house design and distribution can affect egg quality. With the right setup and routines, high egg quality is achievable.

  • Floor/System Eggs
    House lay-out, lighting schedules, and bird training all play a role. Early guidance during the rearing period and the first weeks in the house is key to reducing mislaid eggs.
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