FACT:
With AstroTurf, more eggs are laid in the nest... less on the floor.

BENEFIT:

GROWER

LESS LABOR:
Eggs laid on AstroTurf Nest Pads require less labor.

INCREASED INCOME:
Eggs laid on the slats or floor are potential sources of lost revenue due to breakage and contamination.

INTEGRATOR

CLEANER EGGS:
Eggs delivered to the hatchery are cleaner.

LESS CONTAMINATION:
Because more broiler hatching eggs are laid in the nest, potential sources of hatchery contamination are eliminated.

FACT:
Gray AstroTurf Nest Pads result in more collectable eggs.

BENEFIT:

GROWER

INCREASED INCOME:
An increase in income for the same amount of work and operating costs.

INTEGRATOR

MORE HATCHABLE EGGS:
Is provided with more potential hatchable eggs for the same cost per flock.

Egg pile
There is an improved hatchable egg/cost ratio.

FACT:
Hens are attracted to the nest. Gray AstroTurf Nest Pads stimulate hens to enter the nest more quickly at the onset of lay.

BENEFIT:

GROWER

LESS FLOOR EGGS:
A reduction in floor eggs.

LESS HANDLING:
Reduces time and work involved in handling and collecting eggs laid outside the nest.

LESS HEN TRAINING:
Reduces time spent in training hens to go to the nest.

INCREASED PROFIT:
Increase in egg production and revenue.

INTEGRATOR

MORE BROILERS:
More hatchable eggs offer the potential to produce more chicks resulting in more broilers.

LESS EGG COST:
A reduction in cost per hatchable egg.

LESS FEED COST:
There is a better ratio of hatched eggs/feed and nutrient cost per breeder flock.

FACT:
AstroTurf Nest Pads offer an open back that is quality controlled for consistency.

BENEFIT:

THIS ALLOWS:

- Better air circulation in the nest.
- Dirt and refuse to fall through to the floor below.

RESULTING IN:

- Cleaner, more hatchable eggs.

FACT:
AstroTurf Nest Pads are durable and more resistent to rips and tears.

BENEFIT:

GROWER

LESS PAD REPLACEMENT:
AstroTurf offers a multi flock product which helps reduce the costs associated with replacement pads.

FACT:
AstroTurf Nest Pads blades are texturized.

BENEFIT:
- The pads are softer and more gentle to the hens.
- Broiler breeders show a preference for the texture of AstroTurf.

FACTS:
AstroTurf Nest Pads remain flexible over time, conform to the wire bottom, resist insects, rot., fungus and mildew.

BENEFIT:
- Durability and comfort.
- Reduces the potential for egg contamination.