Layer battery cage for laying hens, hot galvanized, designed for 90 chickens in poultry farms.

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The layer chicken cage

The cage-raising method involves using a chicken cage to house the chickens. Since the chickens are confined within the cages and cannot choose their environmental conditions, they entirely depend on humans to provide various survival and production conditions. Therefore, raising chickens in cages requires higher levels of feeding and management technology.

As the most frequently used three-dimensional method in chicken production, cage rearing is also the primary off-ground rearing form. More than 80% of laying hens in developed countries are housed in cages. Recently, China has seen a gradual increase in the adoption of cage rearing, achieving significant success. With improvements in the materials and structures of chicken cages, cage rearing is expected to be the future of commercial laying hens, chicks, breeders, and broilers.Cage rearing boasts numerous advantages over flat rearing: (1) Higher feeding density, fitting 3 to 5 times more chickens in the same space, thereby saving on housing and land. (2) Improved epidemic prevention with chickens kept in cages. (3) Simplified management, labor savings, and higher labor productivity. (4) Easy control of environmental conditions, promoting uniform growth and a high, stable laying rate. (5) Easier observation and culling of unhealthy chickens, ensuring the health and high yield of the flock. (6) Reduced ground contact leads to fewer parasitic diseases, lowering medicine costs. No need for bedding material, saving expenses. Cleaner environment and uncontaminated eggs improve product quality. (9) Restricted chicken activity leads to lower feed consumption, higher conversion rates, and better economic returns. (10) Easy collection of chicken manure, which can be fermented into valuable feed for pigs and fish.

Issues such as nutritional deficiency, fatty liver syndrome, egg-laying fatigue, chest cysts, and brittle bones in cage-raised chickens can be alleviated through better feeding management practices and improvements in cage materials.

Multi-layer coops can promote the health of chickens

The neglect of multi-layer coops is why many poultry farmers do not see healthy outcomes with their chickens. Multi-layer coops are highly effective in keeping chickens healthy and enhancing their reproductive success.

The design of the original multi-storey coop went beyond just having a metal mesh floor and heating elements. A high-quality multi-layer chicken coop has a unique wire floor that allows fecal leakage, removing feces from the flock's surroundings and reducing the risk of fecal-borne diseases. This design helps keep chickens healthy and protects farmers' interests.

Increase egg production

Healthy chickens exhibit higher productivity compared to those in poor conditions, and enrichment cages maximize their egg production potential.

Estimates show that 60 percent of eggs in products such as mayonnaise, sandwiches, and cakes are sourced from caged chickens. This indicates a higher likelihood of egg-laying in cages, with multi-layer cages favored to enhance egg production.

Product introduction

Henan Silver Star Cage Net presents the 1250 type frame layer cage, suitable for laying hens and breeding hens. Each cage measures 650 mm in length and 1250 mm in width, equipped with a door measuring 650 mm long, 650 mm deep, and 500 mm high. The design prioritizes spaciousness for enhanced comfort, with meticulous structural details promoting welfare, allowing up to 9 animals per door. Each chicken enjoys 452 square centimeters of space, and the cage can accommodate a feeding capacity of 18 chickens.

Each compartment in three-layer configurations has a breeding capacity of 54 birds, while each enclosure can house 72 birds. In six-floor configurations, each enclosure accommodates 108 birds. The most common setup involves four layers, with the possibility of using multi-layer partitions. Duplex configurations typically include 4+4 or 3+3+3 layers, aimed at reducing housing expenses and increasing overall value. For further information on related products and suitable automatic equipment, please feel free to inquire.