Layer Chicken Battery Cage Design

What is a Layer Chicken Cage

A layer chicken cage is a kind of poultry cage, it is designed to confine the laying hens to lay eggs in cages, which is convenient for poultry farmers to raise chickens and collect eggs. The cages used in a poultry farm are usually battery cage systems for centralized management of laying hens and increasing egg production. Chickens will start laying eggs when they are between 12 and 16 weeks old. So when they are this age, transfer them to the layer cage.

Leading Battery Cage System Manufacturer and Supplier

FAMtech is one of the professional chicken battery cage system manufacturers and suppliers from China. Our cage is made of quality mild steel and the surface is heavy-duty galvanized or customized coated, strong, and durable, the service life is up to 30 years. Whether you own a medium or large chicken farm or even a small chicken house, we can supply a complete set of equipment for your poultry farm and provide corresponding solutions.

Why Choose Layer Chicken Battery Cage System?

why choose a layer chicken battery cage system? The advantages are clear. It effectively increases egg production, while being convenient for centralized management, reducing labor and labor costs, saving land area, and improving production efficiency.

How to choose the chicken farming equipment you need?

Choosing the right equipment for your chicken farm depends on the number of chickens you have. If you have less than 2,000-layer chickens, we recommend only buying a poultry cage. The drinking system is automated, but workers will need to feed the chicken manually, as well as collect the eggs and remove the droppings.

If you have 5,000 to 10,000 chickens, we suggest purchasing a manure removal machine as well as poultry battery cages. Removing the manure on time reduces the possibility of disease and improves the egg production rate, saving even more time and labor costs. The scraper-type manure removal machine is the most economical type. A semi-automatic chicken feeding machine is also necessary for this quantity of chickens. It is small and costs less than a fully automatic chicken feeder machine. Because it uses a poultry battery cage system, you will avoid the inconvenience of power failures. You can feed 10,000 chickens in just half an hour, and save a lot on labor.

If you have more than 10,000 layer chickens, you may need to get fully automatic poultry equipment, including a battery cage system, automatic chicken feeder and waterer, automatic egg collector, and a poultry manure scraper (automatic manure removal system). If the scale of your operation exceeds 50,000 chickens, you will need feed silos. For less than 50,000 chickens, you can use one screw conveyor to convey the food to the hopper. If you want to build a closed poultry house design, you need to know that an exhaust fan and cooling pad are necessary environment control equipment items. If you use an open house system and the weather is hot, you can use a fogger.

Alternatively, you can contact us directly and let us know how many chickens you want to feed, whether you have built the chicken house yet, or what the size of your chicken house needs to be. We will arrange for our sales team to contact you and provide you with a reasonable solution.

At FAMtech， we are committed to using the best raw materials for our battery cage systems. The hardness of metal wire depends on its carbon content, and we only use tough metal wire from a large steel factory in China. Our chicken battery cage system in poultry farming generally has a service life that is at least 3 years longer than that of our competitors.

Battery cage design

A battery cage system is designed to provide a comfortable living space for laying hens, while also maximizing egg production and facilitating centralized management. The cages are typically made of quality mild steel and have a heavy-duty galvanized or customized coating for durability.

The design of the battery cage system includes a big sliding door for easy management of the chickens. The bottom cage mesh has a specific density to prevent feather and anus pecking and minimize layer chicken fatigue syndrome. The cages also have nipple drinkers for automated water supply and PVC feeder troughs for feeding.

The system can be designed with multiple tiers to accommodate more chickens in a given area. The 3-tier chicken cage is typically 1.5m long, while the 4-tier cage is 1.95m long. The height of the chicken house should be about 2.8m to 3m to provide sufficient headroom for the birds.

The battery cage system also includes necessary accessories such as a regulator or water tanks, water tank frames, installation tools, M-nails, water pipes, connectors, feeder connectors, end cups, and more. The system can be fully automated with automatic chicken feeders, waterers, egg collectors, and manure removal systems for larger farms.

Proper ventilation and environmental control are essential for the health and productivity of the birds. The design can include exhaust fans and cooling pads for closed poultry house systems, while foggers can be used for open house systems in hot weather.

The design of a battery cage system is critical for the health and productivity of the birds and should be done by a professional poultry equipment supplier.

poultry battery cage system material

As one of the most professional layer cages manufacturers and suppliers, we always use quality materials. The hardness of metal wire depends on its carbon content. The metal wire we use for our layer chicken cage comes from a large steel factory in China and it is very tough, as well as ductile and malleable so that it is not damaged under stress. Our chicken battery cage system in poultry farming generally has a service life that is at least 3 years more than our competitors.

The heavy galvanized or customized coating on the mesh surface of the layer cage will ensure your chicken cages are protected from corrosion and rust for at least 20 years. The battery cage system itself will last for double this time.

Service life up to 30 years

The heavy galvanized or customized coating on the mesh surface of the layer cage will ensure your chicken cages are protected from corrosion and rust for at least 20 years, while the battery cage system itself will last for double this time.

All necessary accessories are included

Accessories include regulator or water tanks, water tank frames, nipple drinkers, installation tools, M-nails, water pipes, connectors for the pipe, feeder connectors, end cups, and the best type of PVC feeder troughs.

Free layout design

We offer a free design service based on the size of the poultry house or coop you want.

We can provide a free layout design according to your chicken coop size. Alternatively, we can give you suitable advice according to the number of chickens you want to feed if you have not already built your chicken house.

Tips for Maintaining Layer Chicken Battery Cage System

Now that you have learned about the layer chicken battery cage system, it is essential to understand how to maintain it for optimal results. Here are some tips for maintaining your poultry battery cages:

Regular cleaning: Regular cleaning of poultry cages, feeders, and drinkers is crucial to keep the environment clean, and reduce the risk of diseases among the birds. It is recommended to clean the cages at least once a week.

Disinfection: Disinfecting the cages and the environment regularly is essential for preventing and controlling the spread of diseases. Use appropriate disinfectants and follow the manufacturer's instructions for optimal results.

Proper ventilation: The chicken house should be well-ventilated to maintain a comfortable environment for the birds. Proper ventilation helps to reduce the risk of respiratory diseases and ensures optimal egg production.

Adequate lighting: Adequate lighting is necessary for optimal egg production. The recommended light intensity for laying hens is 20-30 lux for 16 hours per day. The use of automatic lighting systems is recommended for optimal results.

Proper temperature: Maintaining the right temperature in the chicken house is essential for optimal egg production. The recommended temperature for laying hens is between 20-25 degrees Celsius.

Quality feed: Providing quality feed to the birds is essential for their health and optimal egg production. Ensure that the feed is free from contaminants and has the necessary nutrients for the birds.

Proper water supply: Providing clean and adequate water to the birds is essential for their health and optimal egg production. Check the drinkers regularly and ensure that they are functioning correctly.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the layer chicken battery cage system is an efficient and convenient way of raising chickens and maximizing egg production. It allows for centralized management, reduces labor and labor costs, saves land area, and improves production efficiency. When maintained properly, poultry battery cages can have a service life of up to 30 years. If you are looking to start a chicken farming business, or expand your current operations, consider investing in a layer chicken battery cage system.

FAMtech is a reliable and professional chicken battery cage system manufacturer and supplier from China. They offer a complete set of equipment for poultry farming, including a battery cage system, automatic chicken feeder and waterer, automatic egg collector, as well as poultry manure scraper (automatic manure removal system). Contact them today to get a reasonable solution for your chicken farming needs.