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How To Choose The Right Size Of An A Type Chicken Cage System? 5 Buyer Tips

08/02/2026

Choosing the A type chicken cage system correctly ensures optimal egg production, efficient farm workflow, and long‑term profitability.
Determining the right layer chicken cage size supports bird welfare, maximizes space utilization, and improves labor efficiency.
Assess dedicated poultry farm equipment options like feeders, drinkers, and manure systems to meet your farm goals.
Starting with accurate measurements of cage dimensions, capacity per set, and floor layout reduces costly revisions.
Integrating automation where suitable can reduce labor costs and enhance egg collection consistency.

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Understand Capacity And Tier Configuration

Selecting the correct capacity and tier arrangement ensures your farm supports your planned flock size.

Tier count impacts overall house layout and pair‑with feeder/drinker system designs.

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Type	Tier	Bird Qty Per Set	Cell Capacity	Typical Tier Doors
A‑Type 3‑Tier	3 tiers	90–120	3–4 birds/cell	4–5 doors
A‑Type 4‑Tier	4 tiers	120–160	3–4 birds/cell	4–5 doors
A‑Type 3‑Tier (Low Cap)	3 tiers	90–96	3–4 birds/cell	4 doors
A‑Type 4‑Tier (Mid Cap)	4 tiers	128	4 birds/cell	4 doors
A‑Type 4‑Tier (High Cap)	4 tiers	160	4 birds/cell	5 doors

Tip

Scale tier sets proportionally to bird count and building height.

Cage Dimension Planning And House Fit

Your house size must accommodate cage length, width, and height.

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Model	Cage Length (Cm)	Cage Width (Cm)	Cage Height (Cm)
A Type 3‑Tier Small	172	230	150
A Type 3‑Tier Standard	195	230	150
A Type 3‑Tier Large	215	230	150
A Type 4‑Tier Standard	195	230	190
A Type 4‑Tier Height Variation	195	230	200
A Type 4‑Tier Extended	215	230	200

Tip

Measure house interior height before selecting 4‑tier units.

Cell Size And Bird Welfare

Bird welfare and productivity are influenced by cell size and per‑bird area.

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Capacity (Birds/Set)	Approx Cell Size (Cm)	Birds Per Cell
90	39×38×38	3
96	43×41×41	4
120	37×41×41	4
128	43×41×41	4
160	43×41×41	4
144 (Alt)	48.7×38×38	4

Tip

Larger cells help improve bird welfare but require greater footprint.

Floor Area Per Bird

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Model Design	Bird Count	Approx Area Per Bird (CM²)
A Type 3‑Tier 90	90	~533
A Type 3‑Tier 96	96	~451
A Type 3‑Tier 120	120	~400
A Type 4‑Tier 120	120	~533
A Type 4‑Tier 128	128	~441
A Type 4‑Tier 160	160	~400

Tip

Higher area per bird often enhances bird health and reduces stress.

Load Per Container And Transport Efficiency

Understanding how many sets fit in export containers helps estimate logistics costs.

Typical loading quantities depend on model size and tier.

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Model	Container 20 FT	Container 40 FT	Container 40 HC
A Type 3‑Tier 90	~110 sets	~230 sets	~250 sets
A Type 3‑Tier 96	~105 sets	~220 sets	~240 sets
A Type 3‑Tier 120	~100 sets	~210 sets	~230 sets
A Type 4‑Tier 120	~80 sets	~170 sets	~180 sets
A Type 4‑Tier 128	~78 sets	~150 sets	~160 sets
A Type 4‑Tier 160	~75 sets	~140 sets	~150 sets

Tip

Plan container loading when importing multiple sets.

Material Quality And Surface Treatment

Hot‑dip allows longer corrosion resistance and service life.

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Material	Surface Treatment	Expected Life
Q235 Steel	Cold galvanized	~10–12 years
Q235 Steel	Hot‑dip galvanized	~25+ years
Q235 Steel	Galfan coating	~15–25 years

Tip

Hot‑dip galvanization is ideal for humid climates.

Feeding System Choices

Semi‑automatic systems reduce labor more than manual troughs, while full automation offers feed precision.

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Feeding Option	Labor Effort	Feed Distribution
Manual Trough	High	Variable
Semi‑Auto Conveyor	Medium	Consistent
Full Auto Hopper	Low	Highly consistent

Tip

Choose automation levels based on labor availability.

Drinking Water System Options

Water delivery systems include manual cups, nipple drinkers, or pressurized automatic drinkers.

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Water System	Labor Required	Water Efficiency
Manual Cups	High	Low
Nipple Drinkers	Medium	Good
Pressurized Nipple	Low	Excellent

Tip

Pressurized systems are the most water‑efficient.

Egg Collection System Designs

Efficient egg removal improves productivity.

Belt conveyor systems reduce breakage versus manual trays.

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Egg Collection	Labor Requirement	Breakage Rate
Manual Tray	High	Medium
Semi‑Auto Belt	Medium	Low
Full Auto Belt	Low	Very low

Tip

Automated egg belts are worth the investment for high throughput.

Cage Footprint And Aisle Planning

Knowing the footprint per set helps plan aisles and worker access.

Larger cage units increase required aisle widths.

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Cage Model	Footprint (M²)
A Type 3‑Tier Small	~3.96
A Type 3‑Tier Standard	~4.49
A Type 3‑Tier Large	~4.96
A Type 4‑Tier Standard	~4.49
A Type 4‑Tier Height Variation	~4.49
A Type 4‑Tier Extended	~4.96

Tip

Allocate at least ~0.8–1.0 m aisles for safe access.

Automation Compatibility Overview

Automation options scale with cage size and farm layout.

Larger systems can integrate climate control and monitoring.

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Automation Feature	Typical Inclusion	Benefit
Feeding Control	Optional	Labor saving
Water Pressure	Standard	Better hygiene
Egg Belt	Optional	Less breakage
Climate Control	Optional	Consistent environment
Manure Cleaners	Optional	Cleaner facility

Tip

Start with basic automation and upgrade as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many hens can an A type chicken cage system hold effectively?

A1: An A type system typically holds between 90 and 160 birds per set depending on tiers and model choice.

Q2: What is the recommended minimum cell size for layer hens?

A2: Cell sizes generally range from about 37×41×41 cm to 48.7×38×38 cm for adult layers.

Q3: Can A type cage systems be automated for large farms?

A3: Yes, they can integrate automatic feeding, watering, and egg collection systems for scalable farm management.

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