Future-Ready Farming Starts Here
For more than 85 years, Big Dutchman has set the global benchmark in housing, feeding and climate-control technology for poultry and pig farming. Today we bring that heritage of meticulous German engineering to producers across South Africa and neighbouring countries, combining proven international R&D with on-the-ground expertise, rapid parts supply and multilingual technical support.
Why Big Dutchman?
Proven Performance
55 + years of local experience, 80 + years globally.
Precision Engineering
Meticulous German standards ensure long service life and low maintenance.
Productivity Gains
Automated feeding, ventilation and climate control cut labour costs and raise yields.
Animal Well-being First
Designs that keep birds and pigs healthy, stress-free and highly productive.
End-to-End Support
From turnkey buildings to data-driven farm management, our experts stay with you every step.
Data-Driven Management
Sensors and software link feeding, climate and output for faster, better decisions.
Latest News
Big Dutchman South Africa is delighted to announce the appointment of Stefan van Achterbergh as the new Head of the Pig Division. Stefan van Achterbergh Stefan has been part of the Big Dutchman family...
Reykjagarður inaugurates new broiler house Guests discussing equipment and livestock production in the new broiler house; sacks and drinks have been prepared With a view of the Hekla volcano and located...
Nesca 2.0: the scale inside the nest Big Dutchman introduces Nesca 2.0, a currently unique solution for broiler breeder managers: the nest-integrated scale determines the females’ weight...
Recent Projects
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Big Dutchman Southern Africa recently completed a broiler...
Our Products & Solutions
Simplicity perfected with the manual nest with deep litter flooring and easy hand gathering. Track-and-carry trolley system for the hatching eggs is also installed in the house for convenient and safe...
Breeder production needs an enhanced system and Big Dutchman’s NXB3 ensures you get exactly that. This nest and egg collection mechanism offers several improvements over the NXB2, its predecessor. It has...
The RelaxGo colony nest is ideal for broiler breeders for their entire life span, from day-old chicks to the final phase. The nest grows with the litter – the entrance to the nest is always at the...
Since its introduction to the market over 10 years ago, the Relax colony nest has been used for 5.5 million bird places and has become one of Big Dutchman’s bestsellers. The colony nest is ideal...
MaleChain is a chain feeding system designed exclusively for broiler breeder males. Males are fed separately because they are provided with a specially mixed feed to encourage high fertility rates and...
It is important to feed males separately to ensure a high fertility rate and good chick quality. Therefore, feeding the males separately from the females with a specially formulated feed guarantees that...
Office Details
Office Hours
- Monday - Friday : 07:30 - 17:00 Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays : Closed
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- Amalthea Road, Amalthea Precinct, Gosforth Park, Germiston 2094
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Future-Ready Farming Starts Here
Higher animal longevity & health
Health-centric housing, balanced feed and climate automation extend the productive lifespan of birds and pigs while reducing mortality.
Precision feed portion control
Automated weighing and dosing systems deliver exactly the right ration every time, boosting feed efficiency and cutting waste.
Bio-security & hygiene built in
Closed-system layouts, residue removal and smart airflow block pathogens and keep barns clean, safeguarding flock health and food safety.
Automated ventilation & climate stabilisation
Intelligent fans and sensors regulate temperature, humidity and fresh-air exchange around the clock, preventing heat stress and cold drafts.
Lower labour & energy costs
Integrated automation cuts manual tasks, while energy-efficient motors and smart controllers reduce electricity consumption for better margins.
