What is a Enriched Layer Cage
An Enriched Layer Cage (or Furnished/Colony Cage) is a type of poultry housing for egg-laying hens that offers more space and features than traditional battery cages, providing small perches, nest boxes, and scratching/dust bathing areas to allow for some natural behaviors.These systems are designed to balance improved animal welfare with high-efficiency commercial egg production.
Leading Battery Cage System Manufacturer and Supplier
Hightop Poultry Equipment is one of the professional chicken battery cage system manufacturers and suppliers from China. Our cage is made of quality mild steel and the surface is heavy-duty galvanized or Galfan coated, strong and durable, the service life is up to 30 years. Whether you own a medium or large chicken farm or even a small chicken house, we can supply a complete set of equipment for your poultry farm and provide corresponding solutions.
Enriched Layer Cage Specification
- Enriched Layer Cage Specifications
Why are Enriched Layer Cages Becoming Increasingly Important?
Animal welfare regulations
- The EU mandates a switch from conventional to enriched cages or higher-welfare systems.
Market Demand
- Growing consumer demand for animal welfare is driving the market for premium eggs.
Farming Benefits
- Higher Egg Quality, Healthier Flock, Reduced Mortality
Advantages Of HIGHTOP Enriched Layer Cages
- Qualitative feeding for layers
- Clean, high-quality eggs are a guaranteed factor with all enriched cage models
- Affordable, durable, and suitable for excellent production results
- All models of enriched cages for layers are fully adapted to the European Animal Welfare Standard
- The design of Hightop enriched cages allows more space for the birds by optimizing density
- Suitable with perches that provide adequate rest for layers
- Water supply to the birds through a line with nipple drinkers
Why Choose Hightop Enriched Layer Cages?
Complies with international welfare standards
- Each bird has more space to move around
- Provides separate nesting areas, perches, and dust bathing areas
- Effectively reduces stress, osteoporosis, and feather pecking
Efficient automation system
- Automatic feeding and drinking systems save labor
- Egg collection conveyor reduces dirty and broken eggs
- Manure removal system keeps the shed clean and reduces ammonia levels
Sturdy and durable construction
- Made of high-quality galvanized steel wire for durability and corrosion resistance
- Modular design for easy installation, expansion, and maintenance
- Stable frame withstands long-term, intensive use
Improved farming efficiency
- Complies with international procurement standards for easy access to export and high-end markets
- Cleaner eggs with high market acceptance
- Reduces labor costs and improves overall production efficiency
