Basic information

Battery cage for hen are the most affordable bird cages available, and are often manufactured in large sizes suitable for flight. They are also light and easy to move. This has appeared on the market as an alternative to traditional metal wire cages and they certainly offer the advantage of using safe, relatively not too expensive materials and many bird owners find them suitable, certainly they have distinct advantages, whereas these cages may be suitable at moderate temperatures 

This cage has some components which help to perform specific duties with little or no stress such as an automatic feeding hopper which helps take chicken feed from a central hopper or a bin out to feed the birds continuously all day and the automatic egg collector’s conveyor belt takes the eggs to the header, the flexible fingers carefully place the eggs on a cross conveyor, which then take the eggs to the classifier room and this helps to reduce broken eggs

How many hens are kept in battery cages

Battery cages are small enclosure used to confine hens in egg production. However, the number of hens kept in battery cages can vary depending on the specific farm or facility. In some cases, usually around 4-6 hens per cage

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Product description

Battery cage are designed for ease of management, controlled environment and automated systems which makes it simpler for farmers to monitor and care for the hens, as well as to collect eggs efficiently and they are also made of metal and are arranged in rows, often stacked on top of each other in commercial poultry facilities and each battery cages confines several animals in very close proximity with one another

Features 

1. It has small and cramped enclosure

2. It has limited space for hens to move or stretch their wings

3. It has wire mesh floors that can be comfortable for the hen’s feet

4. It is stacked vertically to maximize space

5. It has automated feeding and watering systems

6. It is controversial due to concerns about animal welfare

Components

1. Cage frames made of metal or wire

2. Wire mesh walls to enclose the hens

3. Perch bars for the hens to rest on

4. Feeder troughs for food

5. Watering systems or water troughs

6. Egg collection belts or trays

7. Manure collection belts or trays

8. Dividers to separate individual cages

9. Access doors for maintenance and cleaning

10. Ventilation systems for air circulation

Benefit

1. Efficient use of space for large scale egg production

2. Simplified feeding and watering systems

3. Easy access for egg collection

4. Reduced risk of egg contamination from contact with feces

5. Potential for automated systems to monitor and manage the hen’s environment

Our services

1. We provide detailed information to our customers

2. We sell long lasting equipments to meet our customers’ demands

3. We give our first time customers suggestions on how they should go about their poultry farm

4. We give satisfactory answers to any questions they may have concerning our products

5. We are well experienced on the product we are manufacturing

6. We follow up our customers from time to time concerning the equipments they purchased

Frequently ask questions

Q: At what age can the birds be placed in the battery cage for hen?

A: The birds can be placed in the battery cage for hen from 12 weeks or 16 weeks

Q: How do battery cage benefit the health of day old chickens?

A: Battery cage provide individual compartments for each chick, allowing for better monitoring of their health and reducing the risk of disease transmission among them

Q: What are the alternatives to battery cages that prioritize animal welfare?

A: Alternatives to battery cages include system like free range or cage free housing