Big Dutchman marks 85 years as the global leader in livestock equipment and housing systems, a milestone that underscores the company’s enduring commitment to advancing animal husbandry through engineering excellence. Founded in Germany, the company has grown into the world’s leading supplier of equipment for poultry and pig production, with operations spanning every major agricultural market.
For East African producers, this heritage translates into access to technology that has been refined over decades across diverse climates and production scales. Every feeding system, climate controller, and housing solution deployed by Big Dutchman East Africa carries the DNA of eight decades of continuous innovation.
Key milestones in the Big Dutchman journey include pioneering automated feeding systems, developing advanced climate control technology for diverse environments, and building an unmatched global network of local support teams. Today, the company’s portfolio covers the complete spectrum of poultry and pig production — from small-scale starter farms with entry-level investments from approximately USD 150,000 to large commercial operations producing millions of birds annually and generating KES 12 million or more per year.
Among the most significant modern innovations is the ViperTouch climate computer, which gives farmers intuitive, real-time control over every environmental parameter in the house — temperature, humidity, ventilation, and cooling — all from a single touchscreen interface. For feed production, the BFN Fusion feed mill system enables producers to manufacture their own high-quality compound feed on-site, dramatically reducing input costs and ensuring consistent nutritional quality. And the FLUXX chain feeding system, engineered for uniform feed distribution across houses of any length, delivers precise portions that optimise feed conversion and flock uniformity — a critical factor in achieving survival rates exceeding 97%.
In East Africa, the company has been operational for over 12 years, establishing a proven track record with landmark projects including Kenchic Ltd, Farmer’s Choice, and QMP. These partnerships demonstrate Big Dutchman’s ability to deliver production results in the region’s unique conditions — from the highland climates of Nairobi to the tropical heat of coastal Mombasa.
“Eighty-five years of innovation means our customers benefit from technology that simply works — proven, reliable, and backed by the deepest expertise in the industry,” said the Big Dutchman East Africa team. “Whether it is ViperTouch managing your house climate or FLUXX ensuring every bird receives optimal nutrition, these are systems built on decades of global refinement.”
Learn more at info@bigdutchmanea.com or call +254 20 2107 645.