Over the past ten years, broiler genetics has continued to evolve in ways that emphasize efficiency, growth rate and feed conversion. Birds achieve their target weight faster than ever, with less feed required per pound or kilo of produced weight. Concurrently, bird behavior has changed as well. Field observations demonstrate that broilers drink more often compared to broilers from a decade ago.
Because of these behavioral changes, Ziggity developed the Max6™ line of poultry watering drinkers. Max6™ drinkers have newly optimized internal geometry which withstands the more frequent pecking behavior of modern birds in a way that mitigates spillage. This ensures that birds receive the water they need without oversaturating the litter and results in drier, healthier housing conditions and more consistent flock performance.
Additionally, the design of the Max 6™ drinker eliminates the need for catch cups facilitating natural heads-up drinking. Elimination of catch cups maintains the bacterial integrity of a closed drinking system, preventing ingestion of accumulated and contaminated water that is potentially responsible for enteritis and colonization of the flock with foodborne pathogens.
Recognizing that growers incorporate a range of chemicals to decontaminate water systems and to remove biofilm, Ziggity has incorporated materials with enhanced chemical resistance to extend operational life. This will help maintain the functional integrity of the Max6™ drinker and prevent dripping. Leading to saturation of litter in the vicinity of drinker lines.
In launching the Max 6™ drinker, Rob Steiner, Vice President of Sales at Ziggity Systems stated, “We created a drinker to accommodate the bird’s evolved behavior, so flocks get the water they need without spillage.” He added, “As the industry benefits from advances in broiler genetics, Ziggity watering technology has evolved to allow maximum growth rate while maintaining the quality of litter that has a direct effect on gut health, ammonia and the quality and market value of paws”.
Field evaluation has demonstrated the enhanced return from improved growth and feed conversion, low cull and mortality rates and enhanced paw revenue.
Ziggity Max 6™ drinkers can be used with all existing Ziggity systems or be retrofitted to competitor watering lines using a special- purpose saddle adapter. This allows for the upgrade of existing installations at minimal cost.
The U.S. and international markets are served through appointed Ziggity Systems distributors who can provide
technical assistance and field support.
For almost 50 years Ziggity Systems has pioneered poultry watering solutions and is the industry innovator developing a range of drinking systems for all types of commercial poultry
For further information contact Ziggity Systems Inc. www.ziggity.com or +1 (574) 825-5849 U.S. central time.