Big Dutchman International GmbH: Global Poultry and Pig Farming Equipment, Livestock Housing and Feeding Systems

Big Dutchman International GmbH is an international supplier of livestock farming equipment and agricultural technology, headquartered in Vechta-Calveslage, Germany. The company designs and implements feeding systems and housing equipment for modern pig and poultry production, with a history dating back to 1938, when its founders developed an automatic poultry feeder in the United States.

Today, Big Dutchman operates as a German family-owned business serving agricultural producers in more than 150 countries across five continents. Its business portfolio covers pig production, egg production, poultry growing, greenhouse construction and insect farming.

What Big Dutchman Supplies

Poultry Farming Equipment and Housing Systems: Equipment for commercial poultry operations, including broiler, breeder and turkey production. The portfolio covers poultry feeding and drinking systems, bird housing, nests, climate control, ventilation, lighting, feed storage and conveying, and selected bird and egg handling solutions.

Egg Production Systems: Housing and farm equipment for commercial layer operations, including cage-free aviary systems, hybrid and colony housing solutions, feeding systems, egg collection, manure management and environmental control technologies.

Pig Farming Equipment and Feeding Systems: Integrated equipment for sow management, gestation, farrowing, piglet rearing, nursery operations and pig finishing. Product categories include electronic sow feeding, dry and liquid feeding systems, automatic feeders, penning, sorting and weighing equipment, feed storage and conveying, flooring and climate control.

Livestock Housing and Barn Climate Control: Housing infrastructure and environmental management equipment designed for professional pig and poultry farms. Relevant technologies include ventilation, climate systems, lighting, air cleaning, manure handling and farm management controls.

Digital Farm Management and Automation: Digital tools, controls and software supporting the management of modern livestock operations. Big Dutchman’s farm technology portfolio includes automated feeding and environmental systems, monitoring and management solutions for commercial production facilities.

Greenhouse Construction: A dedicated business area extending the company’s activities into commercial greenhouse construction and controlled-environment plant production.

Insect Farming Systems: Equipment and solutions for industrial insect farming, an additional business area within Big Dutchman’s wider portfolio of technology for protein and plant production.

Poultry, Egg and Pig Production Applications

Broiler Production: Poultry feeding, drinking, climate control and housing equipment for commercial meat chicken production, supporting the day-to-day operation of broiler houses.

Layer and Egg Production: Housing systems, feeding equipment, egg collection and manure management solutions for commercial laying-hen farms. These systems are relevant to operators evaluating cage-free aviary, hybrid and other layer housing configurations.

Breeder and Turkey Production: Feeding, drinking, housing and management equipment for poultry breeder operations and commercial turkey production.

Sow Management and Farrowing: Feeding and housing systems for breeding herds, including electronic sow feeding, gestation and farrowing equipment.

Piglet Rearing and Pig Finishing: Feeding, penning, weighing, sorting and climate management equipment for nursery and finishing facilities.

Farm Environment and Resource Management: Climate control, ventilation, air cleaning and manure management technologies relevant to livestock housing, farm operating conditions and environmental management.

Who Big Dutchman Works With

• Commercial poultry and broiler producers
• Egg producers and layer farm operators
• Poultry breeder and turkey production companies
• Commercial pig producers and integrated pig farming businesses
• Farm owners and livestock production managers
• Agricultural engineers and livestock facility designers
• Agricultural equipment dealers and distributors
• Greenhouse operators and commercial horticultural producers
• Industrial insect farming and alternative protein businesses
• Agricultural project developers and farm investment decision-makers

Commercial Relevance for Livestock Equipment Buyers

For international agricultural buyers, Big Dutchman is relevant to several specialist procurement categories: poultry farming equipment, egg production systems, pig housing, livestock feeding technology, barn ventilation, climate control, manure management and farm automation. Its portfolio is particularly relevant to buyers planning new livestock facilities, upgrading existing poultry or pig farms, evaluating automated feeding systems or sourcing integrated equipment for commercial animal production.

The company’s international business structure and presence in more than 150 countries make its product portfolio relevant to agricultural distributors, engineering companies, farm operators and project developers working across different livestock production markets. Specific equipment configurations, technical specifications, project suitability, service coverage and commercial conditions should be confirmed directly with Big Dutchman for the relevant country and production system.

Big Dutchman International GmbH at EuroTier Hanover 2026

EuroTier 2026 takes place from 10 to 13 November 2026 at the Hanover Exhibition Centre in Germany. It is an international trade fair for professional livestock farming, bringing together equipment manufacturers, agricultural technology suppliers, livestock producers, engineers and other industry decision-makers.

Big Dutchman International GmbH is listed in the official EuroTier 2026 exhibitor directory in Hall 25, Stand 25I25, under the category “Power supply”. Visitors should use the official exhibitor listing and event floor plan to confirm the company’s registered exhibition location and the scope of products presented at the stand.

Big Dutchman’s wider portfolio is relevant to EuroTier’s professional audience, particularly buyers researching poultry and egg production equipment, pig housing and feeding systems, livestock climate control, farm automation and agricultural production technology.

Big Dutchman International GmbH FAQ

• What does Big Dutchman International GmbH supply? Big Dutchman supplies feeding systems, livestock housing equipment and agricultural technology for pig, poultry and egg production. Its business portfolio also includes greenhouse construction and insect farming.
• Where is Big Dutchman headquartered? Big Dutchman’s international headquarters are located in Vechta-Calveslage, Germany.
• When was Big Dutchman founded? The company’s history dates back to 1938, when its founders established an automatic poultry feeding business in Zeeland, Michigan, USA.
• What poultry farming equipment does Big Dutchman offer? Its poultry portfolio includes feeding and drinking systems, housing equipment, climate control, ventilation, lighting, nests, feed storage and conveying, and selected egg and bird handling solutions.
• What egg production systems does Big Dutchman supply? The company offers layer housing systems, including cage-free aviary, hybrid and colony systems, together with feeding, egg collection and manure management equipment.
• What pig farming equipment does Big Dutchman supply? Its pig production portfolio includes electronic sow feeding, dry and liquid feeding systems, gestation and farrowing equipment, piglet rearing systems, automatic feeders, penning, sorting and weighing equipment, and climate systems.
• Does Big Dutchman provide livestock ventilation and climate control systems? Yes. Climate systems, ventilation, lighting and environmental management equipment form part of its livestock housing and production technology portfolio.
• Does Big Dutchman operate outside pig and poultry farming? Yes. Its business units also include greenhouse construction and insect farming, extending its activities into plant production and alternative protein production systems.
• In how many countries does Big Dutchman operate? Big Dutchman states that it serves customers in more than 150 countries across five continents.
• Is Big Dutchman exhibiting at EuroTier 2026? Yes. The official EuroTier 2026 exhibitor directory lists Big Dutchman International GmbH in Hall 25, Stand 25I25, under the category “Power supply”. The event takes place from 10 to 13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany.
• Who can enquire about Big Dutchman equipment and projects? Commercial livestock producers, poultry and egg businesses, pig farming companies, agricultural dealers, distributors and farm project developers can contact Big Dutchman through its official business channels to discuss product specifications, project requirements and regional commercial arrangements.

For strategic context on the EuroTier Hanover trade fair, review the EuroTier Hanover Trade Fair Overview. For official product information, technical details and company information, visit the Big Dutchman official website. For exhibitor information and event details, visit the EuroTier official website.