Case Study: 20,000 Free-Range Brooding Chickens in the Philippines with HIGHTOP Floor System
📝 Summary
This Philippine farm’s project is a shining example of how modern poultry production can adapt to both legal standards and biological needs. With 20,000 brooding chickens thriving in a clean, automated, and cage-free environment, the customer reports strong bird growth, easier management, and excellent health metrics.
The HIGHTOP Plastic Slatted Floor System played a critical role in this success—ensuring hygiene, comfort, and compliance with welfare laws.
If you’re planning a free-range house, HIGHTOP offers scalable, affordable, and proven solutions to help you achieve the same success.
📍 Project Overview
In 2024, a poultry farm in the Philippines successfully completed the construction of a large-scale free-range brooding system designed to raise up to 20,000 chickens. With animal welfare regulations and modern farming needs in mind, the customer chose a free range equipped with automation and environmental controls.
This project is a perfect demonstration of how HIGHTOP Poultry Equipment supports modern farms with flexible and efficient solutions—offering comfort for chickens and high productivity for farmers.
🛠️ Equipment Configuration
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Main stock feed line | 1 |
| Feeding pan line | 6 |
| Nipple drinking system | 7 |
| Lighting system | 1 |
| Heater system | 20 |
| Slat floor system | 1 |
| Ventilation fans | 12 |
📸 Project Display
🛠️ Product Spotlight: HIGHTOP Plastic Slatted Floor System
One of the core innovations in this project is the plastic slatted floor system used throughout the house. Developed by HIGHTOP, this system is designed for modern, free range poultry environments, offering both productivity and animal welfare compliance.
✅ Key Advantages
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Strong and Durable
Made of high-strength polypropylene, the flooring resists wear and pressure, ensuring long-term use even under high stocking density. -
Manure Separation = Healthier Birds
The slatted design allows manure to fall through to the floor below, reducing bacteria growth, keeping birds dry, and improving footpad and leg health. -
Moisture-Proof and Easy to Clean
Unlike wooden flooring, plastic doesn’t absorb moisture and is easy to sanitize, reducing the labor intensity and improving biosecurity. -
Compatible
In countries where cage systems are banned due to animal welfare laws, HIGHTOP’s plastic floor is the ideal alternative. It enables freedom of movement while maintaining environmental control and cleanliness. -
Legal and Practical Solution
The system is compliant with animal welfare standards in countries where battery cages are no longer allowed, providing an ideal middle ground between productivity and freedom.
