Sunbird Poultry Lighting Systems

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

We've arrived and we're setting up! 🙌

The Sunbird team is at VIV Europe 2026 in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and the booth is coming together nicely at Hall 8, Booth D022.

If you're heading to the show on 2–4 June, come find us -we'd love to chat about your livestock lighting requirements, walk you through our latest product updates, or just have an honest conversation about what the right lighting can do for your operation.

See you on the floor! 👋

01/06/2026

Our latest newsletter is live and it's packed!

This edition covers:
🐔 A real-world case study from Tahila Broilers - consistent light, zero maintenance, measurable results
🐷 Why piggery lighting is one of the most underutilised tools in pig production (and what to do about it)
✨ Our new improved 10W Quick Connect Light - pressure-cast aluminium, automotive-grade E-coat, and resin encapsulated
🌍 We're heading to VIV Europe 2026! Come find us at Hall 8, Booth D022

📖 Read the full newsletter here:
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19/05/2026

The Sunbird 10W Quick Connect Light has been upgraded, and the engineering behind it is worth understanding.

New pressure-cast aluminium housing. Automotive-grade E-coating. Composite resin encapsulation. IP69K rated. 100,000-hour lifespan. And a sleek black finish that looks considerably sharper in your livestock facility.

We've published a full breakdown of what changed, why it matters, and where the 10W Quick Connect performs best.

Read the full article here:

https://www.sunbirdled.com/post/new-improved-sunbird-10w-quick-connect-light

12/05/2026

VIV Europe 2026 - Utrecht, 2–4 June

Where the global livestock industry comes together. 20,000+ professionals from 136 countries. One venue. And we'll be there.

Visit SUNBIRD® Lighting at Hall 8, Booth D022, where we'll be showcasing the most robust, scientifically driven LED lighting systems available for poultry and pig production.

Whether you're a producer, integrator or technical buyer, if livestock lighting is on your agenda, come and find us.

Mandy, Deborah and Philip will be at the booth throughout the event, ready to discuss your requirements, walk you through system designs, and talk real-world farm performance.

✔️ Poultry lighting systems
✔️ Pig & swine production lighting
✔️ New improved 10W Quick Connect Light
✔️ 3D layout modelling for every installation
✔️ Proudly manufactured in South Africa

📍 Hall 8, Booth D022 — VIV Europe 2026, Utrecht
📅 2–4 June 2026

Want to book a meeting at the show before you arrive? Message us directly and we'll set it up.

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Want to book a meeting at the show before you arrive? Message us directly, and we'll set it up.

04/05/2026

Floor eggs costing you money? Your lighting could be the fix.

Floor eggs are one of the most expensive and frustrating problems in layer and breeder management. Most farmers assume it's a bird behaviour issue, but very often, the culprit is poor lighting design.

SUNBIRD® lighting is engineered to diminish light intensity towards nesting areas, making nests feel like private, attractive spaces. Bright scratch areas + darker nest zones = birds going exactly where you need them.

Let us design a 3D lighting plan for your house and show you how much floor egg reduction is possible.

28/04/2026

Proud to shine a light on another exceptional installation!

Mey Bru's Eggs has built a truly impressive layer operation, and we're thrilled that Sunbird Lighting was chosen to illuminate it - installed with precision by our trusted partners, Dynamic Automation.

In a layer house, lighting is one of the most powerful management tools a farmer has. The right spectrum, intensity, and photoperiod programme can significantly improve laying rates, extend productive cycles, and keep hens calm and consistent. It's science that pays for itself.

This is what good poultry farming looks like, and we love being part of it.

Big congratulations to the Mey Bru's Eggs team on a fantastic facility!

28/04/2026

The Tahila Broilers story keeps getting told - and rightfully so! Great coverage from Farmers Magazine (South Africa). 🐔🇿🇦

A bold new chapter for South African poultry farming South Africa’s poultry sector has taken a major leap forward with the launch of Tahila Broilers

20/04/2026

Case Study Drop: Tahila Broilers, Rustenburg - One of Africa's Largest Commercial Broiler Operations

When Dr. Chris Travers (veterinarian and commercial poultry producer) set out to build Tahila Broilers, he needed a lighting system that could perform at serious scale - 153m-long houses, low 3m ceilings, and up to 70,000 birds per house.

He chose Sunbird LED Poultry Lighting. Here's why:
🔆 83% light uniformity - nearly double the industry minimum of 60%
🌅 True dusk-to-dawn dimming - 1,000 individual steps for stress-free transitions
⚡ Seamless installation - crimped directly onto cable, no joins front to back
☀️ Off-grid solar system - complete energy independence

"The uniformity is excellent, even with the low ceiling height, and the dimming is in a different league." - Dr. Chris Travers

This is what precision poultry farming looks like. Read the full case study 👇
🔗 https://www.sunbirdled.com/post/tahila-broilers-poultry-lighting-case-study

09/04/2026

Pig farmers: light isn't optional. It's a production tool.

Most pig producers focus on nutrition, genetics, and health, and rightly so. But lighting is the silent driver that ties it all together.

Controlled photoperiods regulate sow cycles, improve conception rates, and enhance piglet viability. The right intensity and spectrum stimulates feeding activity and reduces stress-related behaviours, directly impacting weight gain and feed efficiency.

SUNBIRD® lighting is built for exactly this. Robust, dimmable, and designed for the harshest piggery environments on earth.