How to build battery cage for layers
Time : 2023-06-16

Basic information

Battery layer cage is a housing system which is mostly used for rearing poultry birds and it is suitable for several methods of poultry rearing. Poultry farming is mainly focused on production of eggs and meat and has its efficiency in the kind of housing system in which the birds are being kept For instance, broilers are basically reared for meat consumption while layers are reared for egg production

In order to actualize the aim of keeping both broilers and layers especially for commercial purpose, there is need of layer battery cage in poultry farming because the importance of battery layer cage in poultry farms cannot be undermined as it enhances high and quality production of eggs and healthy broilers for meat among other importance

The invention of battery layer cage in poultry farms is to increase the rate of egg and meat production as the demand in egg consumption and meat consumption is increasing on daily basis as chicken eggs and meat provide necessary protein to the body

How to build battery cage for layers


How to build battery cage for layers

Battery layer cage is a small metal wire cage of approximately 16” by 18”. The battery layer cages are commonly arranged back-to-back in three rows of identical small metal wire cages connected together like battery cell. Battery layer cage reduces the death rate of the birds. It does restrict the movement of the birds


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The birds are not exposed to dangers and it keeps them healthy. To reduce inefficiency in poultry farming, inputs should be reduced by the proportion of input slacks evaluated and farmers should strive to operate in closed systems of layers production and update their knowledge and skills with the latest production and management techniques for improved efficiency and low-cost production

In this housing system, birds have access to automatic management-controlled feed and water 

Battery layer cage comes with necessary accessories that would ensure adequate feeding and drinking of the birds. All these help the farmers to achieve their aims and objectives in poultry farming. Also, the wire cage floors are made in such a way that the eggs roll down to the egg tray for easy automatic collection 

Similarly, hens’ droppings fall through the wire cage floor either onto a conveyor belt or into a pit for disposal. The number of hens kept in chicken cage systems can vary depending on the size of the cage and chicken cage is used to reduce cannibalism among the chickens


Features 

1. This system involves rearing of poultry on raised wire netting floor in smaller compartments, called cages, either fitted with stands on floor of house or hanged from the roof

2. It has been proved very efficient for laying operations, right from day-old to till disposal

3. At present, 75% of commercial layers in the world are kept in cages

4. Feeders and water troughs are attached to cages from outside except nipple drinker, for which pipeline is installed through or above cages

5. Auto-operated feeding trolleys and egg collection belts can also be used in this rearing system

6. The droppings are either collected in trays underneath cages or on belts or on the floor or deep pit under cages


Advantages 

1. It has a feeder that minimize feed spillage

Battery layer cage makes it easy for poultry farmers to care adequately for their chickens, despite this dire need to take care of the chickens, battery layer cages help the poultry farmer to minimize feed spillage when feeding chickens. It is easy to minimize feed spillage with battery layer cages because they are designed with standard accessories for holding food and water, especially the amount required for feeding the chickens daily. This disallows any form of feed spillage and wastage. Instead of feed spillage, the chickens keep feeding on the required amount of food specifically provided in front of them

2. It saves space

Farmers having a challenge of inadequate space should consider using battery layer cages. A battery layer cage allows higher stocking densities even where there is low floor space. You could double or triple your capacity of your pen with the help of cages. Furthermore, if you are interested in increasing or extending your flock size without constructing new pen houses, then getting cages is the best solution


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Frequently ask questions

Q: What can be found along-side the battery layer cage and what is the usefulness of it?

A: The components is as follows, the automatic feeding, drinking, manures cleaning, egg collecting and environment control, can help to improve working efficiency and save labor cost

Q: How does the battery layer cage help provide ventilation for the chickens in the poultry?

A: The battery layer cage is designed in a way that can provide proper ventilation to the chickens and protect them from lacking oxygen and it has openings that can supply fresh air to the chickens 

Q: Which method is best for rearing poultry birds?

A: The best method for rearing poultry birds is the battery layer cage method

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