Referentiepunt voor slimme legkippenopfok: grote veehouder drijft 600.000 legkippen aan in Shandong

“Rearing sets the tone for the entire laying cycle.” The team at Shandong Qunfeng Agriculture understands that the quality of the pullet determines the performance of the laying hen. But traditional rearing has long struggled with unstable environments, uneven feeding, and heavy reliance on manual labor, any of which can set chicks back during their most critical growth window.

To break through these barriers, Qunfeng partnered with Big Herdsman from the very beginning of the project. The result is six high-standard rearing houses, configured as 5 rows of 8 tiers each, fully equipped with Big Herdsman’s intelligent systems. The integrated solution covers feeding, drinking, manure removal, climate control, and remote monitoring, achieving full-chain automation with a single-batch capacity of 600,000 birds.

Big Herdsman’s Solution: Creating the Ideal Environment for Pullets

Scientific cage design for healthy growth

The cage structure is durable and robust, with internal space scientifically allocated according to age, ensuring ample room for movement and laying a solid foundation for uniform flock development.

Intelligent climate control to prevent stress

The system connects fans, cooling pads, and air inlets, sensing and adjusting temperature, humidity, and air quality in real time. Temperature variations are minimized. For the pullets, this means a stable, comfortable environment from day one, effectively eliminating stress risks at the source.

Automated feeding and drinking for uniform intake

The automated feeding system delivers feed precisely and evenly. Paired with a standard nipple drinking system, water supply is clean and consistent. For the flock, uniform feed and water intake translates directly into improved uniformity. For the farm manager, it means less manual intervention and more predictable results.

IoT cloud management for full traceability

With the IoT management system, all operational data is collected and uploaded to the cloud in real time. Farm managers can monitor conditions remotely, and receive instant alerts if anything goes off track. The entire rearing cycle becomes visible, controllable, and fully traceable.

With Big Herdsman’s intelligent equipment and its own disciplined management, Qunfeng continues to deliver robust, uniform pullets, gaining recognition across the market.

The partnership between Qunfeng and Big Herdsman, based in Heze, has not only built a 600,000-pullet benchmark, but also created a replicable model for modern rearing.

If you are also looking for a solution that strengthens your farm from the very start, visit the Big Herdsman website or contact our local sales team to learn more about our rearing system solutions.