Why choose battery cage rearing equipment? The battery cage system is far better for the following reasons:
1. Space Maximization
In the Battery Cage System, one cage holds from 96, 128,180 to 240 birds depending on the preferred choice. The cages dimension for 128 birds when assembled are length 1870mm, width 2500mm and height 2400mm.Due to proper management of space, reduced cost in buying medicine, feeds management and reduced labor, the cages provide for a high return on investment.
2. Low Labor
With the battery cage system the farmer requires fewer staff to work on the farm hence reducing operational costs and increasing .
3. Higher Egg Production
Egg production is much higher than in the free-range system because the movement of the chickens is restricted in the battery cage system as the chickens to conserve their energy for production.In the free-range system, the chickens move about and burn energy in the process, leading to lower production.
4. Less Infection Risk
In the battery cage system, an automatic chicken manure removal system clean faeces and the chickens have no direct access to their faeces meaning much reduced risk of infection and reduced medication costs, unlike in the free-range system where the chickens have direct contact with the faeces which contain ammonia and which is a serious health hazard.
5. Less Disease Risk
Most poultry farmers are at risk of diseases, most chicken diseases are waterborne brought about by lack of hygiene when cleaning their utensils.With the chicken cage system,the water is controlled and hence the risk of contamination is reduced.
6.Low Broken Egg Rate
In the battery cage system, the chickens have no contact with their eggs which will roll out of their reach unlike the free-range system where the chickens break some of the eggs resulting in loss of revenue.
7. Easy Chicken Feeders and Drinkers System
In the battery cage system, feeding and watering is far easier and no wastage occurs but in the free-range system, it is stressful feeding and watering the chickens and wastage occurs where the chickens may walk in the feed, perch on the feeders and soil the feed or trip over the water drinkers, soiling the litter. Wet litter causes coccidiosis infection which is also a serious health hazard in chickens.
8. Easily Counting Numbers
In the battery cage,the farmer can easily count his chickens, but in the free-range system, it is almost impossible where there is a large flock because the chickens are always moving about, which makes counting difficult. Where staff are stealing the chickens, the owner farmer will not know quickly enough to detail where to get the battery cages checked.
It is much easier to evacuate the waste in the battery cage system unlike the free-range system which is much more stressful.
FAQ
1.How to choose between A-type layer cages and H-type poultry cages?
RETECH is a poultry farming equipment manufacturer from China, providing automated A-type and H-type battery cages. You can leave a message telling me your farming scale, and a project manager will recommend products and solutions for you. A-type cages are recommended for 10,000 chickens, while H-type cages are recommended for more than 30,000 chickens.
2. What are the costs of raising 10,000 chickens?
We have a detailed article explaining the farming plan for 10,000 laying hens. You can click to view the costs and benefits of raising 10,000 chickens. https://www.farmingport.com/cost-start-10000-birds-layer-chicken-poultry-farm/
3.Why Choose Retech Farming?
Our headquarters are located in Qingdao, China, with a 7-hectare factory and 4 production workshops. We have partnered with projects in over 70 countries and regions worldwide, providing end-to-end aquaculture project solutions and services. We are a trustworthy choice. Contact me now!
