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.
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Our Products & Solutions
The size of litters continues to increase in pig production, with 18 or more live-born piglets no longer being a rarity today. Sows giving birth to such large litters must be healthy and strong, since...
FlexLED is an innovative LED tube lamp which can be used very flexibly. Be it aviaries or enriched colony systems, there are nearly no boundaries for FlexLED. The main cable runs through the entire house...
Designed for start-up farmers in Southern Africa, Easy Step 56 provides you with a Big Dutchman quality solution to housing up to 56 laying hens. With galvanised metal parts which are extremely weather...
Here at Big Dutchman, we understand that every egg is precious and the fewer breakages the more profitable your layer farm. As a result, the Big Dutchman Big Packer minimises breakages with quality components...
ViperTouch is a climate computer system that can be used to control your entire house environment, which optimises egg production by managing a wide range of variables and functions. As a highly efficient...
Viva 330 is a feed pan for broiler production that has been newly developed by Big Dutchman. The pan not only satisfies the needs of day-old chicks but also those of heavy birds during the final grow-out...
Office Details
Office Hours
- Monday - Friday : 08:00 - 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.
