—Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, November 4,1978
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WHAT'S MEW
NEST SYSTEM
HUMBOLDT, Kans. - A
new plastic nest system has
been introduced to the
poultry breeding industry by
a new Kansas manufacturer.
Cnpps Automatic Rear
Rollout Systems, built by
Charles Cripps Company,
are fabricated from ABS
plastic, bringing the breeder
several measureable ad
vantages over conventional
galvanized steel nests, ac
cording to Charles Cripps,
president.
Durability, sanitation,
convenience, and economy
are the specific benefits the
manufacturer claims for the
new concept in nests. ABS
plastic is impervious to acids
such as chicken droppings;
to alkalis which normally
are applied by pressure hose
for cleaning; and is highly
resistant to deterioration
from ultra-violet light. In
addition, Cripps nest units
are light in weight. A 10-nest,
2-story standard industry
size unit weighs only 31
pounds.
Nest bottoms snap into
place, tilted to the rear with
a gentle slope that moves
each newly laid egg directly
into a covered egg tray to
stay clean - a condition vital
to promote hatchabihty,
says the manufacturer. Egg
holding trays are covered
with a hinged lid that is fitted
for automatic lock-open and
quick-release, permitting
one-hand egg gathering.
Breeders who participated
in testing the new system
report a labor saving of up to
50 per cent overall, both
gathering time and upkeep.
For breeders who want to
salvage frames of their
worn-out galvanized nests,
Cripps also produces con
version kits and
replacement nest bottoms.
Cripps Automatic Rear
Rollout Nest Systems are
sold only from the factoryjn
Humboldt, Kans. For
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descriptive literature, Cnpps Company, Box 212,
prices, order form, or other Humboldt, Kans. 66748, or
information, write Charles call (316) 473-2715
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