The Mobile Chickenwagon 249 accommodates 249 organic or 350 free-range laying hens.

The cart can be moved by means of an agricultural vehicle. The wide tires under the cart can be raised or lowered with a hydraulic connection at the front of the cart. This functionality makes the Chickenwagon 249 maneuverable on a variety of terrains.

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The Chickenwagon 249 has two different floors for the laying hens. The lower floor has a closed floor where the laying hens can scratch during the day and find access to the outside through the automatic exit door. This exit door is automatically controlled based on sunset. In addition, there are several manual doors on the bottom floor these are convenient to use during daily inspection. These doors have removable windows for additional ventilation during the summer time. There is convenient storage for the removable windows on the back of the Chickenwagon 249.

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On the top floor are the perches, a feeding system, nipple drinkers and the laying nests. Because this floor is equipped with grids, the manure automatically lands on the hydraulic manure belt. There are also two loading bins on this floor to ensure the right climate. These can be opened and closed manually. The water supply is easy to fill from the outside and offers enough storage capacity for a week. The laying hens can take this water by means of a nipple line with adjustable water pressure.

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The insulated nests are mounted on the outside of the Chickenwagon 249 for easy egg removal. By means of exit netting, the laying nests are automatically closed in the evening and reopened in the morning.

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The manure belt of the Chickenwagon 249 can be turned off by means of a shovel or tractor. It catches up to 80% of the manure and should be turned off weekly.

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Feed barrels or an automatic feeding system are available for the laying hens. Both systems have a storage capacity of one week.

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On the roof of the Chickenwagon 249 are solar panels that generate power for the electronic functionalities. The solar panels are supported by a battery that ensures power is available 24/7. Because of this, the Chickenwagon 249 is a self-sufficient cart.

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With a PLC in the control cabinet, you have complete control over the setting of times. Think for example of the LED lighting, exit and drive-out system in the laying nests.

In the Chickenwagon 249, the water level is easily read via a clock on the control box. This avoids light intrusion and minimizes algae growth.

Because most seams and gaps are sealed, the Chickenwagon 249 is well insulated and blood lice have little chance of success. The Chickenwagon 249 is insulated by sandwich panels and finished with a steel wood-look finish. This gives the cart a warm look without sacrificing durability and wear and tear.

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Daily activities:

• Make control rounds;
• Take out the eggs;
• On average, 15 minutes of work per day.

Weekly work:

• Fertiliser belt hydraulic uncoiling;
• Refill water;
• Refill feed;
• Move to a fresh patch of grass;
• On average 1.5 hours of work per week.