How a Single H-Type Chicken Cage Reduced Labor Costs by 40% in Large-Scale Egg Farms

In today’s competitive commercial poultry industry, efficiency isn’t just an advantage—it’s a survival necessity. One of the most overlooked levers for cost reduction? The humble chicken cage.

Take Zhengzhou Livvi Machinery's H-type egg-laying cage system—a design that’s not only structurally optimized but also engineered for real-world impact. A case study from a 50,000-hen farm in Henan Province shows a measurable 40% decrease in daily labor hours after switching to this model.

Why This Design Works Where Others Fail

Unlike traditional tiered cages, the H-type structure maximizes vertical space without compromising bird welfare or access. Each unit holds up to 12 hens—up to 30% more than standard designs—and integrates smart features like:

• Automated egg collection belts: Reduces manual gathering by 70%, minimizing breakage and contamination risks.
• Self-cleaning manure systems: Eliminates daily scraping, saving ~2.5 hours per shift on large farms.
• Improved airflow channels: Maintains consistent temperature (±1°C) across all tiers, reducing heat stress-related egg drop by 15%.

Farmers who adopted this solution reported fewer sick birds, higher feed conversion ratios, and better compliance with EU and Middle East food safety standards—all while cutting operational costs.

“We were skeptical at first,” said Li Wei, operations manager at a Guangdong-based farm. “But after six months, our team was freed from repetitive tasks—now they focus on health monitoring and productivity analysis.”

As global demand for sustainable protein grows, investing in automation isn’t optional—it’s strategic. Whether you’re managing 10,000 or 100,000 laying hens, the right cage system can transform your bottom line.