Shenandoah® group nest for broiler breeders

Give your hens space to thrive

Increase profitability with more nest space

The Shenandoah® group nest is an automatic group nest for broiler breeder houses. The revamped Shenandoah® increases the nest volume and enlarges the usable nest space by +50 %. The result: the house can handle a higher capacity, all while maintaining good nest acceptance and nest hygiene, resulting in higher fertility rates and improved profitability. Talk to a distributor near you for more information.

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Good nest acceptance results in more nest eggs

At the core of the Shenandoah group nest is the provision of sufficient space and oxygen. Since chicken breeds are larger these days, spacious, oxygen-rich compartments are essential. That is why the nest has the largest and deepest nest boxes for houses with a ‘US-style’ layout.

Higher fertility rates & nest hygiene

As well as hygiene, another factor that influences the fertility rate is the way the eggs are handled. Nest mats prevent hairline cracks from forming and there are streamlined transitions during the transport to the egg collection table.

30 extra hens per nest box in an existing house

The nest boxes are wider, deeper and have a fully flat nest floor. This increases the usable nest space by 50 %, which means the average capacity per nest box increases by 30 hens.
Unique, automatic expulsion system with a bar

The automatic expulsion system gently pushes the hens out of the nest and closes off the nest at night, keeping the nest much cleaner, which makes it more appealing to the hens. It also discourages brooding behavior. This is very animal-friendly and unique in the sector.

“My hens accepted this nest immediately. I’m a big fan!”

Matthew Penner from B+T Isaac Farms Ltd tested the Shenandoah® group nest in its final phase of product development. In May 2022, Matthew Penner kicked off his first production round with the Shenandoah® group nest. Roxell and its distributor Tristar (Manitoba, Canada) closely followed the flock’s progress. From the moment the hens entered the production house, they had no problem finding the nest. Happy customer Matthew Penner explains: 

Roxell’s new Shenandoah® group works extremely well
I love this nest because the hens accepted it so quickly. In the first weeks of the production period, I only found 2 floor eggs per day. But my house is still just as easy to manage. In fact, this nest only simplifies the daily management. I hope to install a Shenandoah group nest in the next house that we’re going to renovate.
MATTHEW PENNER, CANADIAN POULTRY FARMER

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you switch from an individual nest to group nest in the same house?

Switching from an individual nest to this group nest is easy because no changes need to be made to the layout of the house. The house management is exactly the same as well. This Shenandoah group nest replaces the individual nest, with no impact on the feeding and drinking systems in the house.

Why should you invest in the Shenandoah group nest?

Due to the efficient design of the nest width and depth, this nest can increase the capacity and profitability of broiler breeders houses. The nest boxes are wider, deeper and have a fully flat nest floor. This increases the usable nest space by 50 %, which means the average capacity per nest box increases by 30 hens. By offering more usable nest space, Shenandoah continues to support the growth ambitions of poultry farmers.

What is unique about the automatic expulsion system?

Every evening an automatic expulsion system with a bar gently pushes the hens out of the nest, so they cannot brood overnight or remain in the nest. This is a very animal-friendly method that is unique in the sector and also keeps the nest much cleaner, which makes it more appealing to the hens. It also discourages brooding behavior.

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