Difference between manual and automatic layer chicken cage
Time : 2022-11-15

Basic information

Poultry farming is a broader term which is used for different kinds of farming methods collectively. Farming is not restricted to the growing of crops only, but even the raising of cows, goat and domestic birds like chicken, ducks; turkey’s etc. Our focus will be chickens that are raised in layer chicken cage especially on ‘automatic type and manual type’. The main reasons for adopting these methods of using layer chicken cage are because of its effectiveness in the poultry house. It comes with all necessary accessories like the feeder, drinker, conveyor belt (that removes chicken’s manure) 

Layer chicken cage is primarily used for housing egg laying chickens. The name arises from the arrangement of rows and columns of identical cages connected together, in a unit, as in an artillery layer chicken cage. Although the term is usually applied to poultry farming, layer chicken cage have generated controversy between advocates for chicken welfare and industrial producers. This method is adopted so that a large quantity of hens could be accommodated in a very limited space so as to reduce the cost and to gain the same level of output, that is, production of eggs

This method of poultry farming has been in the limelight since the discovery of such that being practice for the egg laying hens. Layer chicken cage is one of the most prominent chicken cages manufactured for the purpose of easy chicken raising , specializes in producing a whole set of layer chicken cage and supporting facilities in poultry farming. Because the thorough knowledge of the varied aspects of the market, we have been able to provide the customers with a wide array of layer chicken cages. Layer chicken cage as the name implies works with little or no human efforts, as its works automatically with what it is being instructed to do

Difference between manual and automatic layer chicken cage


Specification

The material is Q235 hot-dip galvanized

Total number of cells is 32

Each cell can take four (4) birds

The mesh is fully galvanized 

Dimension of automatic cage, the L is 2.02m, W is 2.02m, H is 1.82m

Dimension of manual cage, the L is 1.88m, W is 2.04m, H is 1.95m

Feeders (white is imported and green) with different thickness

Nipples clip or chakra or cup nipples

Capacity is 128 birds


Series of products to serve the poultry farm fully, click the name to learn more

1.Steel structure poultry house, opening type for hot countries and close type for cool countries

2.Poultry hatching equipment’s capacity of eggs up to 120,000+ to be hatching house

3.Chicken rearing cage and equipment of layer, day old chicken, brooder, broiler and chicken parents

4.Chicken feed processing equipment from feed crushing and mixing to stock to feeding chicken

5.Paper egg tray manufacturing equipment, the output from 1000 trays per hour to 6000 trays per hour

6.Egg processing equipment from automatic egg collection to packing egg to trays

7.Chicken slaughtering equipment from slaughter to vacuum package

8.Chicken manure cleaning and drying equipment to control the water content in chicken manure between 10% and 40%

9.Other poultry farm equipment are coming soon...

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Features

1. They are suitable for all kinds of egg-laying chickens including breeders, layers, point-of-lay, and point-of cage birds. They are well designed for the clean and easy collection of eggs, a seamless serving of feed and easy management of the entire cage

2. Nipple drinkers are installed at an easy-to-reach height that enables the birds to consume water in an ideal and healthy manner

3. The feeding trough is made from a premium material that prevents rust and therefore lasts longer. They are remarkably lightweight, resistant to corrosion, and makes feeding very efficient

5. Also, they help prevent feed wastage because of their strategic shape

6. It is ideal for pen houses with a low roof. This cage makes backyard farming easy, convenient, and efficient. It is perfect for people with a passion for raising layers especially when the eggs are intended for family consumption, and also suitable for small-scale farmers


Difference between manual and automatic layer cage

1. Automatic layer chicken cage

Automatic layer chicken cage makes chicken rearing easy and bearable for all poultry farmers.

The automatic layer chicken cage is either hot dip galvanized. The automatic layer chicken cage has a beneficial feature which helps in easy raising of chickens in a poultry farm. The automatic layer chicken because it gets much better chicken manure collection effect and lowers the cost than any other type. it can also be used in open and close house according to farmer’s design, the automatic layer chicken cage can work with manure removal belt which is more durable because of its high quality, it has a scientific design and efficient working solid structure and thorough installation service, it is getting more popular in middle or large scale farms because it can be used both in open or close house

2. Manual chicken cage 

Manual chicken cage on the other side comes with necessary accessories for the layers to have a comfortable living but it requires human effort to feed the birds, supplies water, pack their eggs and as well pack their faeces. The manual chicken cage has the following advantages which is, long service life, high stability. Well ventilated and comfortable environment, Low cost of the equipment, easy to operate, low proportion between forage and egg, low production costs. The manual chicken cage is applicable to artificial or semi-automatic and open chicken house raising


Advantages

1. Increased hygiene resulting in a much lower incidence of diseases in which the infectious agent is spread through the droppings

2. Small group size resulting in a low incidence of social friction

3. Ease of management

4. Absence of litter problems

5. Better working conditions

6. A much lower cost of production


Our services

1. We offer the best poultry equipment which can meet our customers every requirement

2. We have long time and rich experience on the products manufacturing. If any machine operation questions after sales, we will reply you within 24 hours with solutions. And customer can be rest assured

3. We recommend suitable products based on customer’s availability resources

4. We provide free house design to help customer build well-structured and modern pen

5. We offer training to our customers for those who have no knowledge about poultry business 

6. Our poultry equipment’s are made with high and durable materials


Frequently ask questions

Q: How many chickens can be placed in each cell of the layer chicken cage and hoe many nest does it consist of?

A: The layer chicken cage cell can contain 4 chickens each and it consists of 32 nests and 16 are on each side across 2 sides. This means you will be able to place between 128 birds in a single layer cage unit

Q: What happens to the layers when they stop laying in the layer chicken cage?

A: Most are euthanized and then either sent for rendering to be converted into protein meal for feed or turned into pet food. Hens that are at the end of their laying life are considered a by product of the egg industry, unlike broilers that are reared for meat and are a valuable food product

Q: What is the layer chicken cage used for in the poultry?

A: They are used in poultry houses, specifically layer houses, for the easy management of hens and the eggs they lay. The layer chicken cage is a galvanized wire cages for chickens

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