Cage-Free Aviaries and Nests

CHORE-TIME^® Cage-Free Aviaries and Nests

As cage-free poultry operations continue to grow throughout the world, Chore-Time is helping lead the way with state-of-the-art aviary systems and nest solutions that simplify implementation while optimizing cage-free egg production and breeder performance.

Aviary Systems for Layers:

Chore-Time Vike Aviary System for Cage-Free Eggs

VIKE™ Aviary System for Layers

The VIKE™ aviary system offers multiple configurations and system widths for an optimal egg production layout, regardless of the facility limitations. The low-profile design helps fit existing laying houses with lower ceilings.

VIKE™ Adapt™ Aviary System

The VIKE™ Adapt™ aviary system is designed to convert existing cage egg-laying houses to cage-free. It fits lower height poultry house profiles while optimizing bird density.

VIKE™ Tradition™ Aviary System

The VIKE™ Tradition™ aviary system features a low design that allows birds to reach upper level easily from the bottom tier. This is ideal for lower density poultry houses, such as those needed for specialty egg production.

eVOLUTION™ Rearing System

The eVOLUTION™ rearing system is specifically engineered to properly train pullets for better performance when introduced to a cage-free aviary environment. Its flexible layout and highly adjustable design help maximize bird health and performance, while reducing labor.

Nest Solutions for Layers:

Chore-Time Valego Nest System for cage-free aviaries

VALEGO™ Nest System for Layers

VALEGO™ layer nests provide a safe environment for birds that encourages higher egg-laying production and clean egg output. Built with high quality, low maintenance materials to reduce necessary labor and maximize longevity.

VALEGO™ Pagoda™ Nest System

The VALEGO™ Pagoda™ nest system is a multi-tier version of the original VALEGO™ nest. Available with flat-top or peaked roofs, this is ideal for poultry houses that have abundant vertical space, but dedicated nest space is limited.

Nest Solutions for Breeders:

Chore-Time Valego Nest System for cage-free breeder aviaries

VALEGO™ Nest System for Breeders

VALEGO™ nests for breeders provide a dark, secluded environment to encourage birds to lay eggs within, rather than elsewhere in the breeder house. The patented rack-drive expulsion (RDE) system offers superior egg protection to help ensure pristine eggs ideal for incubation.

A History of Pioneering Cage-Free Solutions

Though Chore-Time started offering cage-free aviaries and nests in 2016, that wasn’t the beginning of our story. Rather than start with a clean sheet approach, we acquired Volito in 2016, a company that is considered one of the industry’s pioneers in cage-free equipment.

Based in the Netherlands, Volito was founded in 1989 at the time and place from which the cage-free movement was born. The company started with aviaries and then soon added a line of nesting products.

Over 25 years of experience, Volito was not only known for developing solutions that championed animal welfare and labor efficiency, but also maximized egg yields and facility density, while retaining compliance. This could be seen with such innovations as the rack-drive expulsion (RDE) system, film-faced plywood nest construction, and highly adaptable aviaries to fit existing poultry houses of all sizes and configurations.

Since the 2016 acquisition, Chore-Time has taken Volito’s industry leadership and expanded on it with more solutions to uniquely support the burgeoning North American cage-free market.