Basic information

Disinfecting of battery cage has presumably being the trouble of many Nigeria poultry farmer. Battery cages are used in the chicken industry. But one thing to pay attention to when using is to prevent rust. However, environmental problems in chicken cages will directly affect the growth status and production efficiency of chickens

Therefore, our company recommends cleaning and disinfecting of the battery cage. Most of the battery cages are made of metal. Because it is metal. So it will inevitably rust. If improper maintenance of the battery cage is not done it will inevitably rust because of its metal component and it may be more corrosive

The chickens are raised indoors. So the chicken can contact the battery cage at any time. If the chicken skin touches the rusty part, this is not necessarily a good thing. In order to keep the chicken coop equipment clean, tidying of the meticulous maintenance of the equipment is essential

In the poultry farms, we can now see farmers everywhere using battery cage to raise chickens. However, if the chicken cages are not cleaned frequently, a lot of chicken manure or impurities will be adsorbed on the chicken coop, which will affect the environment of the chicken cage to a certain extent, thereby affecting the health of the chicken

Some systems are easier to clean than others. Of course, when something is difficult to clean, the risk of it not being cleaned properly is higher. This will reflect in the disinfection result as well because heavy organic soiling will influence the disinfection negatively. This cause and effect mechanism creates a vicious circle where some spots can really become infection sources and contaminate each new bird over and over again

Method

1. Cleaning of chicken cage equipment and cages

It is designed with a galvanized mesh which is not easy to scratch under normal conditions, however, some impurities will adhere during use. Such as chicken feathers, feed and chicken manure. It took a long time. It may scab and harden. So we need to take it out for cleaning. Do not rub with a stiff brush

2. Sterilization of chicken cages

Keep chicken in the battery cages at a very high density. Therefore, disinfectant is used. If the disinfection is not clean, bacteria and viruses will easily remain. This is not conducive to future feeding and disease prevention. Pay attention to the rotation and dosage of disinfectants during disinfection

3. Dusting of the battery cage equipment

Always sweep or blow dust some dirt off the ceilings, light fixtures, walls, cages or nest boxes, fans, air inlets etc. onto the floor. Remove all feed from feeders. Scrape manure and accumulated dust and dirt from perches and roosts. Remove all litter from the floor.  Litter can be added to a compost pile. Sweep the floor to remove as much dry material as possible. With a small coop, a wet-dry shop vacuum does a good job of removing this material

4. Wet cleaning of the parts

Turn off the power to the building prior to using any water for cleaning, wet cleaning is done in three steps: soaking, washing and rinsing. Warm or hot water will do a better job getting through organic matter than cold water. You can use a cheap neutral detergent, like dish soap

5. Soaking the tough area of the cage

Soak the heavily soiled areas such as the perches and roosting areas, floors thoroughly. Use a low pressure sprayer to totally soak all surfaces. Soak until the accumulated dirt and manure has softened to the point it is easily removed

6. Washing of the cage equipment

A high pressure sprayer is good for this step, but manual scrubbing with a moderately stiff brush is one of the best ways to insure a thorough cleaning. Inspect manually to be sure you have removed all of the dirt and manure from all surfaces. Make sure you carefully clean electrical parts.  You may have to remove cover plates and vacuum those areas

7. Rinsing of the cage equipment

A final rinse immediately after washing is recommended to remove any harmful residues and to obtain a spotless building. Mop up puddles as they can rapidly become breeding grounds for salmonellae

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Precautions

1. Thoroughly air-dry the building if disinfection cannot immediately follow rinsing. Open all windows and ventilation openings. Use a blower or fan if available. Cleaning on a dry, sunny day helps in the drying process

2. Make any repairs to the structure prior to the final disinfection step. Seal any rodent entry holes at the outside and inside of the building. Apply a small amount of spray foam insulation into the hole, then pack in fine steel wool and top with more spray foam

3. Disinfectants should be applied only after the building and equipment have been thoroughly cleaned, ideally right after rinsing. Disinfectants can be applied by sprays, aerosols or fumigation. Don’t be intimidated by the thought of “fumigating” your hen house: for most small flock facilities, using a garden type sprayer is the easiest method, and chances are you already have a suitable disinfectant around the house

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Frequently ask questions

Q: Is it important to disinfect battery cage?

A: Yes it is important to disinfect the battery cage so as to avoid the birds from getting infecting 

Q: How often should I disinfect my battery cage?

A: The cage should be disinfected after removing the first batch of birds

Q: What is the importance of disinfecting the battery cage?

A: It helps to keep the birds healthy