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Battery cage vs deep litter system in rearing egg laying chicken
2007-04-12
Basic information
Battery cage system has generated controversy between advocates for animal welfare and industrial producers. This method is adopted so that a large quantity of hens could be accommodated in a very limited space so as to reduce the cost and to gain the same level of output, that is, production of eggs. The battery cage method of poultry farming has been in the limelight since the discovery of such practice for the egg laying birds. Farming is a wider term used for various different kinds of farming methods collectively
Farming is not restricted to the growing of crops only, but even the raising of cows, goat and domestic birds like chicken, ducks, and turkeys and so on. Our focus will be chickens that are raised in battery cage systems especially on deep litter and battery cage. A battery cage system is a housing system used for chicken production methods. Although the term is usually applied to poultry farming, similar cage systems are used for other animals
The battery cage is made with small metal wire mesh which is fully hot-dip galvanized. This layer cage system for poultry is the most commonly arranged in three rows of identical small metal wire cages connected together like cells, hence the name. Further, these rows are stacked on top of one another. This formation is called tier cage. In this housing system, hens have access to automatic management-controlled feed and water

Battery cage vs deep litter system in rearing egg laying chicken


Deep litter vs battery cage for egg laying chicken

1. The deep litter system is not automatic while the battery cage system is fully automatic
2. Under deep litter system diseases spreads more faster but with battery cage system it is not so because the birds do not come in contact with their feaces
3. Under deep litter system it is not easy to keep records of the birds but with battery cage system it is easier because the birds do not roam about
4. In deep litter system the birds are reared on the floor while in battery cage system the birds are reared in cages
5. The deep litter system requires large amount of land spaces but in battery cage system it is not so
6. The deep litter system requires more labor while the battery cage system does not


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Product description

It comes with all necessary accessories like the feeder, drinker, conveyor belt and the other conveyor that gathers the eggs. Battery cage system makes chicken rearing easy for all farmers
They make use of large fans and vertical ventilation technology, welfare and healthy farming technology from strong materials such as metal, solid wood, heavy-duty plastics and many more.
According to the current nutritional needs and living needs in different countries, the market has continuously put forward new requirements for the development of the corresponding livestock and poultry breeding technologies and it’s supporting building facilities
Deep litter system of rearing birds is system where the birds are reared on the floor not in cages. An initial layer of litter is spread for the animals to use for bedding material and to defecate in, and as the litter is soiled, new layers of litter are continuously added by the farmer while the battery cage system as the name implies works with little or no human efforts, as its works automatically with what it’s being instructed to do


Features

1. At present, 75% of commercial layers in the world are kept in cages
2. Feeders and water troughs are attached to cages from outside except nipple drinker, for which pipeline is installed through or above cages
3. Auto-operated feeding trolleys and egg collection belts can also be used in this rearing system
4. The droppings are either collected in trays underneath cages or on belts or on the floor or deep pit under cages
5. 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
6. It has been proved very efficient for laying operations, right from day-old to till disposal


Our services

1. We render valuable goods to all our customers worldwide and make then feel comfortable and well relax when buying our poultry equipments
2. We maintenance friendly construction and we create genius appropriate relationship with our customers and make them feel appreciated when they order for our product such as layer cage battery cage and so on
3. We primarily focus on poultry division industry and we go above and beyond customers expectations to provide experience and encourage our customers loyalty on our product
4. We render quality and excellent and professional bespoke services and we also ensure good communication and build trust with our customers when buying our poultry equipments
5. We bring out the best of our product to show to our customers base on our customers demand
6. We bring best of our ability to show our customers how good our poultry equipments are


Frequently ask questions

Q: Is the battery cage system really effective for layers?
A: Yes, it is really effective for layers because it helps in reducing disease transmission creates a stable environment for the birds which help them produce more eggs
Q: What are the precautionary measures to put in place in battery cage?
A: The precautionary measure you can carry out in battery cage is to ensure that the chickens do not come in contact with their manure and there should be no spillage of feed all over the cage in other not to draw the attention of other pests or insects such as ants, rats and cockroach
Q: What number of birds can be placed in a battery cage system?
A: The number of birds placed in a battery cage system depends on the size of the cage