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Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 10:34am On Jul 22, 2017
Battery cages are small wire cages where about 95 percent of laying hens spend their entire lives.

Each hen is given about 67-76 square inches of space (a standard sheet of paper measures 94 square inches). Cages are usually arranged in tiers; a large number of cages in one house necessary to accommodate a flock came to be called a battery of cages, and hence laying cages are often called battery cages.

Layers are raised in battery cages for the following reasons;

1)The system helps you keep birds within a small space and allows very limited movement. This makes the chickens conserve their energy and hence enjoy increase in production level.

2)It provides comfort and stability for the birds.

3)Feeds are less consumed and it avoids wastage.

4)Records keeping of individual egg production and culling of poor layers are made easier.

5)A farmer can easily do a stock count of the chickens.
It is easier to care for pullets.

6)It is much easier to evacuate the waste in the battery cage system. Faeces drop through to the floor or metal trays which are cleaned regularly.

7)It is easier to operate.

8,)Labor requirements are minimal.

9)Eggs are collected with minimal disturbance to the hens


Conclusion

In battery cage system, the chickens are kept in cages where their movement is limited and three chickens occupy a cubicle. Their droppings drop to the floor underneath the cages so the chickens have no direct contact with their faeces. Thus, health risks and expenditure on vaccines are minimal

Contact Kutunban Ventures on 09037863964 for quotation and production of quality battery cage for your poultry birds

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Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 10:56am On Jul 22, 2017
Benefits of Battery Cage for poultry birds feeding

Feed distribution systems allow for an economic distribution of feed amongst the flock, taking into account the birds' individual statistics. You'll see a reduction in the overall amount of feed that goes to waste and an increase in feed output efficiency, thus reducing overall feed costs. Feed distribution system also allows you to give additional weights of feed to certain parts of the flock. This can be especially important for pullets. The way a young chicken is fed during its growing phase can have an enormous impact on its laying ability. This system allows for more flexibility in the formulation and formulation of a pullet's diet. Due to the automation of the distribution of feed, you'll also see an overall decrease in labour costs. This fully automated system also removes the chance of human error and allows the feed distribution to run smoothly. Above all, Kutunban ventures battery Cage feeders has the platform for efficient feed distribution system which allows for the complete control over all the processes related to the way that the feed is distributed to all parts of the flock and poultry house.
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 11:02am On Jul 22, 2017
The Most Efficient Way to Run Modern Poultry Production Facilities

Manure removal systems are intended to be used in conjunction with other poultry production equipment. Customers can also install systems for egg collection, feed distribution and auxiliary systems to provide back-up power. When put together, these systems represent the most effective way for modern poultry producers to raise the efficiency of their production facilities. All manure removal systems come with a guarantee and post-guarantee in place, so customers can be confident that they will receive a reliable level of service if any problems arise. Technicians will also educate staff at poultry farms so that businesses can make the best possible use of Kutunban Ventures equipment, and support will also be provided throughout the installation process. Contact Kutunban Ventures today and find out how installing the latest Battery Cage equipment can make your poultry farming operations more profitable and how manure removal can complement other automation techniques to make your production facilities as efficient as possible.
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 11:08am On Jul 22, 2017
Kutunban Ventures are Specialists in advanced automation systems for modern poultry farming operations.

Today's poultry farming enterprises can benefit from the trend towards automation, boosting efficiency, allowing for enhanced data collection and making it easier for managers to supervise the activities of workers. Kutunban Ventures professional experts can implement automated poultry farming techniques at different levels, from small and simple to large-scale and complex. Automated systems apply to every aspect of the life support system of commercially farmed poultry.
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 11:12am On Jul 22, 2017
Why You Should Choose Automated Poultry Farming Services
Kutunban Ventures has a simple approach to delivering automation systems: - First, professional designers will come up with plans that meet the specific needs of your poultry farm, taking into account your budget, size and environmental circumstances. - Automated chicken cage systems are installed that precisely fit the design agreed between Kutunban™ staff and your business. - Technical training and full customer support is provided for all clients, enabling them to get the most out of their automated poultry farm. - A comprehensive guarantee applies to all equipment and post-guarantee service is provided to ensure that everything works smoothly. Automation is spreading across the agribusiness sector, and poultry farming is no exception. Every stage in the life cycle of poultry animals can be included in automated farming processes, and Kutunban™ will install equipment for rearing, layers and broiler chickens.
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 3:31pm On Jul 22, 2017
Kutunban™ Nipple Drinkers for Poultry

These nipples are specially designed for poultry from the age of approximately 16 weeks and older and for birds that are used to drink from nipple drinkers. These nipples are precision-made so that the water supply is enough, but not too much when the birds activate the nipple. The nipples have a 180° movable pin. All nipples are made entirely of high-quality stainless steel and some with a Delrin (POM) outer body. These nipples are suitable for especially layers and parentstock. The final nipple choice for layers is depending on the house system, climate conditions and the water supply (nipples, bell drinkers etc.) during the rearing period.

Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 4:38pm On Jul 22, 2017
Most Critical Top Reasons To Buy Broiler Battery Cages

Broiler battery cages are modern housing systems to rear chickens. The system is becoming quite popular with most poultry farmers throughout the world. That's due to numerous benefits of these housing systems. That's why you need to buy broiler battery cages for your poultry farming business. Here are among the important benefits associated with buying broiler battery cages to your poultry farming business.


Battery cages may help boost the health of your chicken. It can help accommodate the birds in healthy conditions to ensure their reproduction capacities are increased. Quality battery cages are designed to outweigh the normal wire mesh cages available on the market. That's why it is important that you decide on an increased-quality cage in the marketplace when selecting battery cages for the chickens. This is where the research is very important. In reality, you need to conduct your research properly before picking the right product. The World Wide Web is an excellent place to shop around. Search Google for top-quality battery cages and you ought to get a summary of products in the marketplace. Don't pick the first cage that you locate the SERPs without performing proper research on each product. That may be the best way to purchase a quality product at reasonable prices.

An excellent battery cage can help improve the standard of feeding the chicken. This connotes more look after the birds. Actually, the birds are fed through a long bisected plastic or metal pipe while water is served with an overhead Tip drinker system. This makes tending to the birds easier with adequate quantities of water and food. That may be why you need to buy a broiler battery cage for your personal birds. It helps take your poultry farming business one stage further.

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Ariel Lan

Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by abdulraheem95(m): 9:13pm On Jul 22, 2017
Kutunban:
Most Critical Top Reasons To Buy Broiler Battery Cages

Broiler battery cages are modern housing systems to rear chickens. The system is becoming quite popular with most poultry farmers throughout the world. That's due to numerous benefits of these housing systems. That's why you need to buy broiler battery cages for your poultry farming business. Here are among the important benefits associated with buying broiler battery cages to your poultry farming business.


Battery cages may help boost the health of your chicken. It can help accommodate the birds in healthy conditions to ensure their reproduction capacities are increased. Quality battery cages are designed to outweigh the normal wire mesh cages available on the market. That's why it is important that you decide on an increased-quality cage in the marketplace when selecting battery cages for the chickens. This is where the research is very important. In reality, you need to conduct your research properly before picking the right product. The World Wide Web is an excellent place to shop around. Search Google for top-quality battery cages and you ought to get a summary of products in the marketplace. Don't pick the first cage that you locate the SERPs without performing proper research on each product. That may be the best way to purchase a quality product at reasonable prices.

An excellent battery cage can help improve the standard of feeding the chicken. This connotes more look after the birds. Actually, the birds are fed through a long bisected plastic or metal pipe while water is served with an overhead Tip drinker system. This makes tending to the birds easier with adequate quantities of water and food. That may be why you need to buy a broiler battery cage for your personal birds. It helps take your poultry farming business one stage further.

Written by

Ariel Lan
how much is the one for broilers?
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 10:04pm On Jul 22, 2017
We are the leading manufacturers of poultry Battery Cage in Nigeria.
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 10:05pm On Jul 22, 2017
abdulraheem95:
how much is the one for broilers?

55,000 Naira for 120 capacity
Check our signature for contact
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by nwabuwa: 4:45am On Jul 23, 2017
How long does it last..
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 1:53pm On Jul 23, 2017
nwabuwa:
How long does it last..

Averagely it lasts for 15years
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 2:02pm On Jul 23, 2017
Battery cages are a housing system used for various animal production methods, but primarily for egg-laying hens. The name arises from the arrangement of rows and columns of identical cages connected together, sharing common divider walls, as in the cells of a battery. Although the term is usually applied to poultry farming, similar cage systems are used for other animals. Battery cages have generated controversy between advocates for animal rights, and industrial producers.

Battery cages are the predominant form of housing for laying hens worldwide.They reduce aggression and cannibalism among hens, but are barren, restrict movement, prevent many natural behaviours, and increase rates of osteoporosis.As of 2014, approximately 95% of eggs in the U.S. were produced in battery cages.In the UK, statistics from the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) indicate that 50% of eggs produced in the UK throughout 2010 were from cages (45% from free-range, 5% from barns).However, introduction of the European Union Council Directive 1999/74/EC[6] which banned conventional battery cages in the EU from January 2012 for welfare reasons, means the number of eggs from battery cages in the EU states is rapidly decreasing.
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by JBoy9(m): 2:43pm On Jul 23, 2017
Kutunban:

55,000 Naira for 120 capacity Check our signature for contact
How much for egg-laying hens? Location is PHC
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 8:31am On Jul 24, 2017
JBoy9:


How much for egg-laying hens? Location is PHC

Point of Lay is 1,450 Naira they are 16 weeks old
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 8:37am On Jul 24, 2017
Second Hand Poultry Battery Cage for sale with 120 Capacity

Price : 48,000 Naira only
Minimum order : 6 uits
Number of units available : 50 unit

Kutunban Battery cage is made of high quality mesh steel and it has an automatic nipple drinker (reducing water spillage),increased vaccine utilization, increased productivity, micro water filter making water safe for drinking ,first and unique in-frame galvanized angle stand in the world(that allows easy passage for manure cleaning, good tiers spacing to avoid fecal droppings on other birds below,excellent foot rest for birds,reduced egg crackings to the barest minimum ,standard and portable cages feature. Our cages are built with international quality standards,buying standard cages from us will give you automatic insurance for cages,we will maintain your cages for you making sure they are still intact for years,we will help you maximize your farm space and get good and well ventilated caging structure and easy access. It has a capacity of 96 birds per unit. it Comes with all water accessories and feeding troughs. Warranty is 10 years. Dimension is Length: 2.25m, Width: 2.5m (Gutter Width is 2.2m, Depth is 30cm) and Height: 1.7m. fixture which include watering troughs and feeders automatic/manual which is optional

Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by JBoy9(m): 4:30pm On Jul 24, 2017
Kutunban:


Point of Lay is 1,450 Naira they are 16 weeks old

No. I meant the battery cage
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 4:48pm On Jul 26, 2017
JBoy9:


No. I meant the battery cage

58000 naira per unit
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 10:00am On Jul 27, 2017
Our cage is made of high quality mesh steel and it has an automatic nipple drinker (reducing water spillage),increased vaccine utilization, increased productivity, micro water filter making water safe for drinking ,first and unique in-frame galvanized angle stand in the world(that allows easy passage for manure cleaning, good tiers spacing to avoid fecal droppings on other birds below,excellent foot rest for birds,reduced egg cracking to the barest minimum ,standard and portable cages feature. Our cages are built with international quality standards,buying standard cages from us will give you automatic insurance for cages,we will maintain your cages for you making sure they are still intact for years,we will help you maximize your farm space and get good and well ventilated caging structure and easy access. It has a capacity of 96 birds per unit.
Price : 58,000 Naira
Call us: 09037863964
Email: info@kutunban.com
#BatteryCage #Poultry #Chicken #Agriculture
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 3:44pm On Jul 30, 2017
Poultry business is good but three things never to ignore is feeding, vaccination and biosecurity.
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 12:52pm On Aug 27, 2017
5 Steps To Get The Best Eggs Possible

Treating your layer hens to a little TLC will mean delicious, golden-yolked eggs for your morning breakfast.

Back in the days before my layer flock came to enliven life on our farm, I would have picked the egg for sure—or maybe the egg carton. After all, the runny, pale-yolked eggs I cooked came from cartons sold at the grocery store, not from any chickens that I could see. My perspective changed, however, when I brought home our first fuzzy chicks, watched them grow into gawky pullets and waited—and waited—with bated breath for our first farm-fresh eggs to magically appear.

I eventually learned that not only did you first need chickens to have eggs (obviously), but to start getting eggs, you also needed your pullets to reach about 20 weeks of age. And to get an ongoing supply of good eggs, your chickens needed the right food, clean nest boxes (battery cage) , sufficient daylight and more. In other words, because an egg’s quality reflects the care and management the hen receives, getting good eggs takes some work—and not just on the chicken’s part. Take it from anyone who has ever kept a layer flock, the delicious results are well worth the effort.

If you think fun chickens giving delectable eggs every day sounds like a recipe for our farm happiness, our guide to getting good eggs will help you collect the right ingredients.
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 12:57pm On Aug 27, 2017
1. Provide the Basics
Food
To keep its body functioning and to produce one of these self-contained, nutrient-rich units each day, it’s essential a laying hen receive a balanced diet with adequate levels of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and minerals.

For laying flocks older than 16 to 20 weeks, experts generally recommend a balanced layer ration containing 16- to 18-percent protein and approximately 3½-percent calcium to promote strong eggshells.

Many raisers also offer free-choice oyster shell for extra calcium in case their feed falls short of this important mineral. Calcium deficiency can result in thin-shelled eggs and leg problems. You may need to offer your birds the higher-protein feed during periods of peak egg production and when hot weather causes birds to eat less.

If you keep your flock confined, don’t forget to provide them with a source of insoluble grit to assist in grinding the feed in their gizzards. You’ll find oyster shell, grit, formulated layer rations and various types of feeders at your local feed store. Some even carry balanced, organic layer diets, if you prefer your flock dine on food free of antibiotics and grown in a sustainable fashion.

Chickens allowed to free-range pastures, orchards, gardens or other outdoor areas will consume a nutritious and diverse mix of insects, grains, berries, seeds and plants in addition to their formulated fare. Many chicken keepers treat their flocks to other goodies, too, from bread to surplus cow’s milk. However, a number of poultry experts advise against this practice.

“A lot of farmers try to save money by feeding scratch grains and household food scraps,” says Jacquie Jacob, PhD, poultry extension associate at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. “This dilutes the nutrition of the laying feed and can result in shell weakness or cessation of production altogether.”

Water
Laying chickens also require a constant supply of fresh, clean water. Not only does a chicken’s body use this life-sustaining liquid for numerous physiological functions, but water also comprises more than half of an egg’s volume. You must ensure your birds have a reliable water source during both hot and dry periods and freezing weather or their egg production will suffer.

Coop
Along with a balanced diet and ample water, your chickens need protection from the elements, predators and disease to stay alive and healthy—and thus keep laying eggs. A cold, wet chicken, for example, will be forced to spend its energy reserves trying to stay warm rather than on egg production. A sick or stressed chicken will often reduce its egg output or completely quit laying. And it goes without saying that a bird killed by fowl cholera or a coyote will not be giving you any more eggs—ever.

A snug, secure, well-built and properly ventilated chicken coop will offer your flock shelter from inclement weather, give your birds a predator-safe spot to roost at night, and discourage the presence of disease-carrying rodents and wild birds.

Outdoor access into a covered coop or pen gives the chickens a protected place to dust bathe, scratch for bugs and preen in the sunshine. However, not all raisers keep their birds cooped round-the-clock; many allow their flocks to free-range around the farm during the day, while others utilize pasture-based systems that incorporate mobile chicken tractors or moveable poultry netting.

Both confinement and free-range systems have their pros and cons, Jacob says. Free-ranging birds may have more room and increased opportunities to behave like chickens and forage for a varied, natural diet, but outdoor living does pose definite risks.

“Many people think that having chickens romping around a pasture is idyllic, but they can’t imagine all the threats the birds are exposed to, such as diseases and predators,” says Francine Bradley, PhD, an extension poultry specialist with the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of California, who recommends confining layer flocks. “If your birds are enclosed, you’ll also be able to quickly find the eggs. You can supply a clean nest box so the chicken lays there instead of hiding its nest somewhere or laying its eggs in a mud puddle. This increases your chances of getting clean eggs.”
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by sholapay: 1:05pm On Aug 27, 2017
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Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by jumi07601: 1:34am On Sep 29, 2017
Where are you located? Do you deliver to Benin City and if so, how much is it per battery cage inclusive of installation and delivery? I'm looking to get 10 cages. Thank you.
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 6:37am On Sep 30, 2017
jumi07601:
Where are you located? Do you deliver to Benin City and if so, how much is it per battery cage inclusive of installation and delivery? I'm looking to get 10 cages. Thank you.

We are located in kaduna, yes we deliver nation wide, we currently have a project some cages to install in Ibillo, Hot-Dip galvanized 96 capacity is 60k while Hot-Dip galvanized 120 capacity is 70k the cost covers installation except transportation. Call or whatsapp us on 09037863964, thank you for inquiring.
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Smartademu(m): 7:24am On Sep 30, 2017
Kutunban:


We are located in kaduna, yes we deliver nation wide, we currently have a project some cages to install in Ibillo, Hot-Dip galvanized 96 capacity is 60k while Hot-Dip galvanized 120 capacity is 70k the cost covers installation except transportation. Call or whatsapp us on 09037863964, thank you for inquiring.
Is this for layers or broilers?
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by Kutunban: 11:01am On Sep 30, 2017
Smartademu:
Is this for layers or broilers?
Layers, but we also design for broilers too
Re: Hidden Truth About Using Battery Cage For Poultry Birds by aliyuthayo(m): 2:29pm On Jul 12, 2018
Do you still used battery cage? If yes how much?

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