In the egg - laying chicken farming industry, large - scale farms often face challenges such as high labor costs and low operational efficiency. To address these issues, Zhengzhou Livi Machinery Company has introduced an efficient H - type automated egg - collection and manure - cleaning system for egg - laying chicken cages. This article will delve into the operating principles and maintenance essentials of this system.
The automated egg - collection system works on a conveyor - belt principle. Eggs laid by hens roll onto a gently sloping conveyor belt due to gravity. The conveyor belt then transports the eggs to a central collection point, where they can be easily gathered and packed. This process reduces the need for manual egg collection, saving a significant amount of labor time. For example, in a farm with 10,000 hens, manual egg collection could take up to 4 hours a day, but with the automated system, it can be completed within 1 hour.
The manure - cleaning system, on the other hand, utilizes a scraper mechanism. A scraper is installed under the chicken cages and moves back and forth regularly to push the manure out of the cages and into a collection trough. From there, the manure can be transported away for further processing. This not only keeps the chicken coops clean but also reduces the risk of disease transmission caused by accumulated manure.
The H - type egg - laying chicken cage system is designed with a modular structure. It has a high space - utilization rate, allowing more hens to be housed in a limited area. Compared with traditional cage systems, the H - type cage can increase the stocking density by about 20%. For instance, in a 100 - square - meter chicken coop, a traditional cage system can house around 1,500 hens, while the H - type cage can accommodate up to 1,800 hens.
Moreover, the H - type cage is designed to facilitate the operation of the automated egg - collection and manure - cleaning systems. The layout of the cages ensures that eggs can roll smoothly onto the conveyor belt and manure can be easily scraped away. This integrated design improves the overall efficiency of the farming process.
For farms with a scale of 5,000 - 30,000 hens, different modular configurations are recommended. For smaller farms with 5,000 - 10,000 hens, a basic modular setup with a single - lane egg - collection conveyor and a standard - sized manure - cleaning scraper is sufficient. As the farm scale increases to 10,000 - 20,000 hens, a double - lane egg - collection conveyor and a more powerful manure - cleaning system may be required. For farms with over 20,000 hens, a fully automated and integrated system with multiple conveyor lanes and high - capacity manure - handling equipment is advisable.
| Farming Scale (Number of Hens) | Egg - Collection Conveyor | Manure - Cleaning System |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 - 10,000 | Single - lane | Standard - sized scraper |
| 10,000 - 20,000 | Double - lane | More powerful scraper |
| 20,000 - 30,000 | Multiple - lane | High - capacity equipment |
Common faults in the system include egg jams in the egg - collection conveyor and blockages in the manure - cleaning system. To prevent egg jams, regular inspection of the conveyor belt's smoothness and alignment is necessary. If an egg jam occurs, the conveyor should be stopped immediately, and the jammed eggs should be carefully removed. As for manure - cleaning system blockages, the scraper should be checked for wear and tear regularly, and the collection trough should be cleaned frequently. For example, in a farm that experienced a manure - cleaning blockage, the root cause was found to be a build - up of hard - packed manure in the collection trough. After cleaning the trough and replacing a worn - out scraper blade, the system returned to normal operation.
Employee training is also crucial. Workers should be trained on the proper operation and maintenance of the system. They should know how to handle common faults and perform routine inspections. Regular training sessions can improve the overall reliability of the system and reduce downtime.
In conclusion, the H - type automated egg - collection and manure - cleaning system for egg - laying chicken cages introduced by Zhengzhou Livi Machinery Company offers significant advantages in terms of cost reduction and efficiency improvement. By understanding its operating principles and following proper maintenance procedures, farms can achieve better management and higher profitability. If you are interested in upgrading your farm to a more intelligent and efficient operation, click here to learn more about our products and solutions.
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