Context & Need

In poultry farming, regular litter maintenance is essential to prevent crust formation, reduce humidity, and limit ammonia emissions. Poor litter conditions can negatively impact flock health and farm productivity. Farmers need an efficient, easy-to-use, and animal-friendly tool to maintain litter quality without disturbing the birds.

Developed Solution

The Easy-LIT is a manual electric scarifier specifically designed for poultry farmers. Its key technical features include:

  • Compact & Maneuverable: Weighing only 35 kg, the Easy-LIT is easy to operate within poultry houses.
    Low-Noise Operation: The silent motor minimizes stress for the birds, allowing for routine litter maintenance without disrupting the flock.

    🔹 How it meets the need:
    Traditional litter maintenance methods can be noisy and disruptive. The Easy-LIT’s quiet operation ensures the birds remain calm and stress-free, improving welfare.

  • 200W Electric Motor: Provides enough power to break compacted litter layers effectively.
    Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery: Ensures 2 hours of autonomy, allowing sufficient time for daily litter maintenance.

    🔹 How it meets the need:
    Farmers need a reliable and energy-efficient solution. The Easy-LIT's long battery life allows for continuous operation without frequent recharging.

  • Up to 4 cm penetration: The adjustable depth control lever allows precise litter aeration.
    Optimized Tine Design: The scarifier loosens compacted litter without damaging the flooring.

    🔹 How it meets the need:
    Crusted litter creates poor hygiene conditions and increases ammonia levels. The Easy-LIT breaks up compacted layers, improving litter quality and flock health.

  • "Dead-Man" Safety Handle: Automatically stops the motor if the operator releases the handle, ensuring maximum user safety.
    Ergonomic Grip & Control Panel: Designed for easy operation, even during prolonged use.

    🔹 How it meets the need:
    Farmers need a safe and user-friendly tool. The Easy-LIT’s intuitive handling makes litter maintenance less physically demanding.

  • The robot's design prioritizes non-intrusive interaction with the poultry.
    Silent Operation: Motor noise and movement patterns have been optimized to minimize stress.
    Soft Visual & Auditory Cues: Instead of using aggressive sounds or movements, the robot subtly encourages birds to move naturally.

    🔹 How it meets the need:
    Traditional bird-moving techniques (such as human intervention or loud noises) can cause unnecessary stress. The T-MOOV provides a gentle yet effective alternative that improves poultry welfare while maintaining farm productivity.

The projects and images presented on this site illustrate projects I contributed to during my previous professional experiences or projects completed with zaKraft. They aim to showcase my skills in design and project management. These machines are not offered for sale by zaKraft.

Results & Impact

Improved litter quality – Prevents crust formation, keeping litter dry and aerated.
Reduced ammonia emissions – Helps maintain better air quality in poultry houses.
Easy & efficient operation – Lightweight and battery-powered for hassle-free use.
Enhanced bird welfare – Silent and smooth operation minimizes stress.

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