A Case Study: Poultry Laying Cages for a South African Customer

Poultry Laying Cages Introduction

Poultry farming is a booming industry, with an increasing demand for high-quality poultry products. One essential aspect of poultry farming is the provision of suitable housing facilities, such as poultry laying cages, to ensure the optimal conditions for egg-laying hens.

This article presents a case study of a South African customer who partnered with LIVI, a renowned poultry equipment manufacturer, to install 20,000 poultry laying cages. What’s more, the customer sought a high degree of automation at a moderate price to maximize production efficiency. Let’s delve into the details of this successful collaboration.

Design Specifications

The customer required the construction of 20,000 poultry laying cages within a chicken house spanning an area of 15m x 80m x 3.5m. So, to achieve the desired automation level, LIVI devised a comprehensive design plan tailored to the customer’s specifications.

Poultry Laying Cages Specifications

The chosen layer cages had a capacity of 160 hens per cage group, facilitating efficient management and monitoring.

The total number of layer cage groups was 20,000 / 160 = 125 groups.

Cage Placement

The layer cages were arranged in a 4-row x 32-column configuration, ensuring optimal space utilization within the chicken house.

Arranging the layer cages in a 4-row x 32-column configuration offers several advantages in terms of space utilization and accessibility for maintenance tasks.

• Firstly, this configuration optimizes the use of available space within the chicken house. By arranging the cages in a grid pattern, it allows for efficient use of the floor area while maximizing the number of cages that can be accommodated. This is important for commercial poultry operations where maximizing production capacity is crucial.

• Secondly, this placement strategy enables easier access to the cages for cleaning, feeding, and egg collection. With the cages arranged in an organized grid, workers can navigate between rows and columns more conveniently. So, this ensures that each cage can be easily reached, minimizing the time and effort required for routine maintenance tasks.

• Furthermore, this configuration allows for better management and monitoring of the layer hens. With the cages arranged in a structured manner, it becomes easier to observe and track the health and condition of the chickens. It also facilitates the implementation of proper biosecurity measures, as workers can more efficiently move through the laying hen cages without unnecessary disruption.

Overall, the 4-row x 32-column cage placement strategy is a practical and efficient approach for maximizing space utilization. It ensures easy accessibility for cleaning, feeding, and egg collection in a layer chicken house.

Related Equipment

LIVI also supplied various necessary equipment to support the poultry farming operations.

• An advanced egg-picking system facilitated swift and automated egg collection, reducing manual labor and increasing efficiency.
• A scraper cleaning system efficiently maintained the cleanliness of the cages, providing chickens with a healthier living environment.
• The gantry feeding system ensured a well-regulated and consistent supply of feed to the hens.

Poultry Laying Cages Installation site

Client  Feedback

The customer expressed utmost satisfaction with LIVI’s products and services. The installation of the chicken egg laying cages met their requirements for automation and affordability. The customer appreciated the quality craftsmanship and attention to detail exhibited by LIVI throughout the project. The superior performance of LIVI’s equipment contributed significantly to increased productivity and the overall success of the customer’s poultry farm.

Conclusion

This case study presents a successful collaboration between a South African customer and LIVI for the construction of 20,000 poultry laying cages. The customer’s demand for high automation and cost-effectiveness was met through the utilization of 160-hen capacity chicken egg laying cages arranged in a 4×32 configuration. Moreover, LIVI’s provision of advanced equipment, including an egg-picking system, scraper cleaning system, and gantry feeding system, further enhanced the efficiency and productivity of the poultry farm. The customer’s satisfaction with LIVI’s products underscores the company’s commitment to delivering outstanding solutions in the poultry equipment industry.