Poultry farm house battery cage for laying hens, hot galvanized, accommodating 90 chickens.

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The layer chicken cage

Using the cage-raising method means keeping chickens in cages. The confined chickens cannot choose their environmental conditions and depend solely on humans for all aspects of their survival and production. Consequently, this method requires higher expertise in feeding and management.

Cage rearing, the most common three-dimensional rearing method in chicken production, serves as the main form of off-ground rearing. In developed countries, over 80% of laying hens are kept in cages. This method has gradually gained popularity in China in recent years, showing excellent results. Enhanced materials and structures of chicken cages indicate that cage rearing is the future trend for commercial laying hens, chicks, breeders, and broilers.Cage rearing presents unmatched advantages compared to flat rearing: (1) Higher feeding density, enabling 3 to 5 times more chickens in the same area, thus conserving housing and land resources. (2) Enhanced epidemic prevention due to chickens being caged. (3) Management is easier, labor is saved, and productivity is higher. (4) Control of environmental conditions is straightforward, leading to uniform growth and a high, stable laying rate. (5) Facilitates observation and removal of sick chickens, ensuring overall flock health and productivity. (6) Less ground contact reduces parasitic diseases and medication costs. No need for bedding material, saving money. Cleaner houses and feces-free eggs enhance product quality. (9) Limited movement reduces feed consumption and increases conversion efficiency, yielding better economic benefits. (10) Chicken manure collection is easy and can be turned into nutritious feed for pigs and fish through fermentation.

While cage-raised chickens may face challenges like nutritional deficiencies, fatty liver syndrome, egg-laying fatigue, chest cysts, and brittle bones, these can be reduced by improving feeding management and upgrading cage materials.

Multi-layer coops can promote the health of chickens

Poultry farmers often do not achieve optimal health results with their chickens because they disregard multi-layer coops. These coops are an effective way to ensure chicken health and encourage reproduction.

The original multi-storey coop, which included a metal mesh floor and necessary heating elements, has evolved into a high-quality multi-layer chicken coop with a distinct design. Its wire floor facilitates fecal leakage, ensuring feces are removed from the flock's environment, which minimizes the risk of fecal-borne diseases and helps maintain chicken health, protecting farmers' interests.

Increase egg production

When chickens are kept healthy, they are more productive, and enrichment cages further increase their potential for egg production.

It is estimated that 60 percent of eggs in products like mayonnaise, sandwiches, and cakes come from caged chickens. This suggests a higher propensity for egg-laying in cages, making multi-layer cages a preferred method for increasing egg production.

Product introduction

Henan Silver Star Cage Net introduces the 1250 type frame layer cage, specifically designed for laying hens and breeding hens. Each cage measures 650 mm long and 1250 mm wide, featuring a door measuring 650 mm long, 650 mm deep, and 500 mm high. The design emphasizes ample space to ensure maximum comfort, with precise structural enhancements enhancing welfare, accommodating up to 9 animals per door. Each chicken has 452 square centimeters of space, and the feeding capacity of each cage is 18 chickens.

The breeding capacity per compartment in three-layer configurations is 54 birds, and per enclosure is 72 birds. In six-floor setups, each enclosure houses 108 birds. Four-layer configurations are the most prevalent, with options for multi-layer partitions. Duplex structures often feature 4+4 or 3+3+3 layers, designed to lower housing costs and enhance overall value. For more details on related products and compatible automatic equipment, don't hesitate to contact us.