VALEGO™ Nest Systems for Eggs

Provide the most productive environment. Offering a secure and controlled environment, eggs are ensured a safer trip from the hen to the collection table.

Rack-Drive Expulsion (RDE) System

Patented rack-drive expulsion (RDE) system offers superior egg protection and moves out ALL the birds.
Requires less labor than competitive systems, helping to lower production costs.

Film-Faced Plywood Construction

Walls and roofs are made with durable, A-grade, film-faced plywood.
Provides a sturdy, QUIET environment for birds.
Easier to clean and more durable than plastic or steel construction.
Dissipates moisture quickly to resist mold.
Two tier nests available in the VALEGO™ Pagoda™ nest style.

High-Quality Materials

Galvanized steel frame assembled with TAPTITE® screws.*
Strong support structure with adjustable stainless steel legs.
Self-cleaning AstroTurf® pads.*

*AstroTurf® and TAPTITE® are not owned or licensed by CTB, Inc. and are the sole property of their respective owners.

Slats

Plastic Slats

Plastic slats are nailed to a wooden frame.
Proven, highly durable design.
Easy to maintain.

Specification

Polypropylene, UV protected
Mesh size 1.6 x .9 inches (40 x 22 mm)

Dimensions

38.6 x 24.6 inches (980 x 625 mm)

Slat supports

Galvanized steel beams
Available in every requested width

Slat Front

Specification

Film-faced plywood
Optional 1-3 row perforations

Dimensions

Front height from 11.8 inches (300 mm) to 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Thickness .5 inches (12 mm)

Nest Configurations

RDE 58
RDE 58 flat roof
RDE 58 half/wall
RDE 58 with foldable platform
RDE 49
RDE 49 half/wall
RDE 49 Pagoda™
RDE 49 Pagoda™ flat roof
RFE 52
RFE 52 half/wall
RFE 52 Pagoda™
RFE 52 flat roof
RFE 52 Pagoda™ flat roof

Egg Collection & Control

Chore-Time’s egg belts, expeller and controls comprise a total egg collection system that ensures a safe trip for the egg from the hen to the collection table.
The Control Unit programs the daily opening and closing of the expeller to optimize the period when hens have access to the nests.
The Control also initiates slight movement of the expeller during egg collection, which permits birds to stay in the nests yet helps to prevent accidental bird damage to the eggs.

A-Perch

Galvanized steel frame with five galvanized steel perches. Each perch is 98.4-inches (2500 mm) long and adds 41 feet (12.5 m) of perch capacity. Frame is foldable for higher flexibility and easier storage. Stable when placed on top of hardwood or plastic slats.

VALEGO™ Drive Unit

Motorized drive unit for two 250-mm woven or polypropylene egg belts. Safely transfers eggs onto egg collection table, cross conveyor or egg elevator. Variable speed from 2.62 to 13.12 ft/min (0.8 to 4 m/min).

VALEGO™ Drive Unit with Egg Collection Table

Motorized drive unit for two egg belts. Integrated table for manual egg packing. Variable speed from 2.62 to 13.12 ft/min (0.8 to 4 m/min)

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