Combi systems have many commonalities with cage systems, making them a logical choice for producers, but also vulnerable to consumer pushbacks. Photo: Koos Groenewold
With pressure on caged layer systems mounting, US producers are looking for alternatives. The combi systems, as they are known, offer a solution that is close to what farm operators are used to, but is such a system really future-ready in the eyes of both the producer and the consumer? Many producers looking to transition from caged to cage-free egg production have considered investing in combi systems, which are also referred to as combination or convertible systems. These are often touted as
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