Laying Hen Cages

Laying hen cages are stacked housing systems designed specifically for commercial egg production, automating the four most labor-intensive daily tasks: feeding, watering, egg collection, and manure removal. Over 80% of laying hens in developed countries are kept in cage systems, and the trend is accelerating in emerging markets across Africa and South Asia as farms consolidate and scale up. Shuilin Musen Laying Hen Cages hold a stocking density of 40 kg/m² while keeping egg breakage rates below 0.5%, thanks to a 10° sloped bottom mesh that lets eggs roll gently onto the collection belt without cracking.

Core advantages & specs:

• Q235 hot-dip galvanized steel frame, rated for 15+ years in continuous operation

• Automatic egg collection with 10° angled bottom mesh—egg damage rate under 0.5%

• 360° stainless steel nipple drinkers provide consistent water access at every tier

• Manure removal belt runs beneath each tier, dropping house ammonia and keeping eggs clean

• Configurations from 3-tier (120 birds/set) up to 8-tier (384 birds/set) for H-type systems

FAQ: What's the feed-to-egg ratio in a well-managed layer cage system?

Properly run cage operations typically achieve a feed-to-egg ratio of about 1.4:1, compared to 1.6:1 or worse in floor-rearing setups. That difference adds up fast when you're running tens of thousands of birds.

Looking for a turnkey layer cage solution? Our team provides free farm layout design, on-site installation, and staff training. Contact us for project pricing today.