How Automation Is Transforming Egg Collection in Large-Scale Poultry Farms

For modern poultry farmers managing farms with over 50,000 hens, manual egg collection isn’t just time-consuming—it’s a bottleneck for productivity and profitability. That’s where the automated egg collection system from Zhengzhou Livi Machinery comes in. This isn’t just another tech upgrade—it’s a game-changer that reduces labor costs by up to 60%, improves egg quality, and minimizes breakage.

Two Core Technologies, One Goal: Efficiency

Our systems use two proven mechanisms: roller-type and conveyor belt designs—both integrated directly into the H-type layer chicken cages. The roller system gently guides eggs down via gravity, while the conveyor belt moves them continuously to a central collection point. Both options are engineered to minimize stress on birds and maximize throughput.

In real-world applications at large-scale farms in China, Vietnam, and Brazil, both systems have delivered consistent results—with one farm reporting a 75% reduction in daily labor hours after switching to rollers, and another seeing a 95% decrease in cracked eggs due to smoother handling.

Before You Install: A Practical Pre-Installation Checklist

Don’t skip this step. Proper setup is critical for long-term performance:

• Chicken house dimensions: Ensure minimum clearance of 1.2m above cage level for maintenance access.
• Power supply: Each system requires 3-phase 380V power (±10%) for stable operation.
• Staff training: Basic mechanical literacy is needed—ideally, 2–3 staff trained before full deployment.
• Integration plan: Coordinate with your existing ventilation and feeding systems to avoid interference.

These checks prevent costly downtime—like when a farm in Indonesia skipped the voltage test and experienced motor burnout within two weeks.

Whether you're expanding your current operation or building from scratch, automation isn’t optional anymore—it’s essential. And it starts with understanding what works best for your scale, budget, and team.

Ready to explore how an automated egg collection system can transform your farm?