cages

CAGE SYSTEMS

CAGE SYSTEMS ARE DESIGNED TO FIT YOUR SPECIFIC BUILDING DESIGN,GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

CAGE CONSTRUCTION

Cage sizes designed to meet or exceed animal welfare guidelines.
All cage floors manufactured from 1” X 2” Galvanized.
After Weld (hot dipped) wire mesh providing superior corrosion resistance.
One hand operated sliding doors.
Individual 61 cm. wide cage floors are supported by 244cm. long galvanized wire producing a spring like floor with walking effect reducing leg injuries.
Horizontal cage door wires reduce feed waste by birds.
Sturdy 14 gauge galvanized leg supports located every 122cm.
Breast plates are used to reduce egg pecking on the egg belt.
The simple design utilizes few parts and fasteners reducing installation costs.
Exclusive “S-bend” at the egg tray eliminates the need for egg belt guides and hold downs.

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EGG COLLECTION

Variable speed egg collection and egg belt drive system movethe egg belts at up to 300 cm. per minute.
All egg belts are collected simultaneously providing efficientegg collection rates.
An uncomplicated timed egg loading system ensures eggs seldom touch producing fewer cracks.(Under normal circumstances, timing will not need to be adjusted).
The egg collection system has the ability to unload eggs onto an overhead or in-floor cross conveyor, or onto a conveniently located table for hand packaging.
Egg belt brush cleaners are located at the idler return end providing a clean egg belt every rotation.
The open design of the egg collection system allows for manure and dirt to be separated from the eggs resulting in cleaner eggs.
One motor and gear box per row reduces energy requirements.

MANURE REMOVAL

Wide manure rails reach past the bird area preventing droppings from reaching the feed trough or egg belt on the tier below.
Manure belt drive units use 15.25 cm. diameter manure belt drive rollers and powered pinch rollers to power belts on rows in excess of 150 M. long.
Vulcanized rubber drive rollers are optional and provide greater belt traction.
Most lengths of cage rows require only one motor and gearbox reducing energy requirements.
The manure belt drive units are shipped assembled to reduce installation time.

CHAIN FEEDING

Proven and reliable Cumberland flat chain feeding with a choice of chain speeds.
20 gauge galvanized hi lip feed trough reduces feed waste and is strong enough to support the weight of an average size worker.
Feed trough clean outs are located over the manure belts allowing for simple clean out between flocks.
The feeding program can easily be managed due to the wide range of feed level adjustments.

WATERING SYSTEM

Cumberland stainless steel nipple watering system.
The water is located over the cage back partition.
Nipple spacing is 30.5 cm. providing the birds with access to 2 nipples per cage.
A drip trough is located under the drinker line to catch any excess water promoting dry manure.
Low pressure high flow system design provides plenty of water even on long rows.

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