For a long time, traditional manual egg collection in chicken farms has been fraught with problems. The most prominent issue is the high egg breakage rate. On average, manual collection can lead to a breakage rate of about 8 - 10%, which not only causes direct economic losses but also affects the overall quality of the eggs. Moreover, manual collection is extremely inefficient. A worker can collect about 1,000 - 1,500 eggs per hour, which is far from meeting the needs of large - scale chicken farms.
The automated egg collection system mainly includes two types: the roller - type and the conveyor - belt type. The roller - type system uses a series of rollers to gently move the eggs from the cages to the collection area. It can collect about 2,000 - 3,000 eggs per hour, with a relatively low breakage rate of about 2 - 3%. The conveyor - belt type, on the other hand, transports eggs on a continuous belt. It has a higher collection speed, reaching about 3,000 - 4,000 eggs per hour, and the breakage rate is also around 2 - 3%.
Zhengzhou Liwei Machinery's new H - type layer chicken cage is equipped with an efficient automated egg collection device. The integration of the automated egg collection system with the H - type chicken cage has many advantages. Firstly, it can fully utilize the space of the chicken cage, ensuring that eggs can be smoothly transferred from the cage to the collection system. Secondly, the design of the cage structure can effectively reduce the impact on eggs during the collection process, further reducing the breakage rate.
| Index | Traditional Manual Collection | Roller - Type Automated System | Conveyor - Belt Type Automated System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Collection Speed (eggs/hour) | 1,000 - 1,500 | 2,000 - 3,000 | 3,000 - 4,000 |
| Failure Rate | N/A | About 2 - 3% per month | About 1 - 2% per month |
| Cleaning Convenience | Low | High | High |
Before installing the automated egg collection system, several aspects need to be evaluated. Firstly, the space of the chicken farm is crucial. The system requires a certain amount of space for installation and operation. Secondly, the power supply must be stable, as the system needs continuous power. Thirdly, staff training is necessary to ensure that workers can correctly operate and maintain the system.
Regular maintenance is essential for the long - term operation of the automated egg collection system. For example, the rollers or belts need to be cleaned regularly to prevent the accumulation of dirt and bacteria. In case of common problems such as egg jams or system malfunctions, there are corresponding solutions. For egg jams, you can gently remove the blocked eggs and check the operation of the system. For system malfunctions, it is recommended to contact professional technicians for repair.
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