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“A-Type” Layer Battery Cage System


Recommended capacity: about 3,000–20,000 layers.
Designed with a single-sided sloping steel frame structure, each cage layer tilts outward, allowing eggs to roll down automatically for collection. 

It is suitable for naturally ventilated or semi-enclosed poultry houses.


“H-Type” Layer Battery Cage System


Recommended capacity: about 10,000–100,000 layers/house.
Built with a double-sided vertical steel frame (H-shaped) structure, with a central feeding aisle between two cage rows. The system is fully enclosed, compatible with automatic ventilation and climate control. 
It is suitable for large industrial-scale farms.


Comparison Of Poultry House Sizes And Corresponding Layer Capacity with A-Type Vs H-Type Automatic Layer Battery Cage Systems


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House Size (Length × Width × Height) System Type Average Birds Per Row Total Birds Capacity (Approx.) Number Of Rows Number Of Tiers
40 m × 8 m × 4.0 m A-type 1,200 7,200 layers 2 3
H-type 2,000 12,000 layers 2 3
60 m × 9 m × 4.2 m A-type 1,800 14,400 layers 2 4
H-type 3,000 24,000 layers 2 4
75 m × 10 m × 4.5 m A-type 2,400 19,200 layers 2 4
H-type 4,000 40,000 layers 2 5
90 m × 12 m × 4.8 m A-type 3,000 36,000 layers 3 4
H-type 5,000 90,000 layers 3 6
100 m × 14 m × 5.0 m A-type 3,600 43,200 layers 3 4
H-type 6,000 144,000 layers 3 8


Comprehensive Comparison Between A-Type and H-Type Layer Battery Cage Systems


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Category A-Type Automatic Battery Cage Systems H-Type Automatic Battery Cage Systems
Recommended Capacity 3,000–20,000 layers 10,000–100,000 layers
Suitable For Medium-scale farms Large-scale or industrial farms
Structure Type Single-sided sloping steel frame Double-sided vertical H-frame
Automation Level Medium (feeding, drinking, manure, egg collection) Full automation with smart monitoring
Initial Investment Lower Higher
Durability (Service Life) 15–20 years 15–25 years
Power Dependency Medium High (requires stable power supply)
Structure Stability Triangular brace frame, supports 3–4 tiers Reinforced column-beam system, supports 3–8 tiers
Material Specification Q235 hot-dip galvanized steel, 2.3–3.6 mm wire Q235/Q345 hot-dip galvanized steel, 2.8–4.2 mm wire
Surface Treatment Hot-dip galvanization ≥ 275 g/m² Heavy galvanization ≥ 350 g/m²
Cage Layers (Tiers) 3–4 tiers 3–8 tiers
Birds Per Cage Section 90–120 layers 120–160 layers
Space Utilization Rate Medium (requires more floor area) Very high (ideal for limited land)
Ventilation & Cooling Natural or semi-automatic ventilation with fans Fully enclosed tunnel ventilation with sensors
Lighting Layout LED tubes, manual/timer control Integrated LED system with automatic control
Manure Removal Design Belt-type per tier Dual synchronized belts with scraper
Egg Collection Design Front egg-rolling slope Central conveyor from both sides
Feeding System Design Linear trough with feeding cart Central automatic chain or screw line
Drinking System Design Nipple line with water tank Pressurized line with filter and regulator
Maintenance Access Manual aisle between rows Central walkway for automatic system maintenance
Installation Structure Ground-mounted steel base Elevated with suspended columns
Typical House Size (10,000 Birds) 75 m × 12 m × 3.5 m 65 m × 9 m × 4.5 m
Recommended House Type Open or semi-closed Closed and climate-controlled
Maintenance Cost Low to moderate Moderate
Key Advantages Affordable, easy installation, simple operation High density, fully automated, labor saving
Common Supporting Equipment Feeding line, drinking line, manure belt, egg conveyor Feeding system, egg collection, environmental control, backup power


Practical Tips For Choosing Between A-Type And H-Type Layer Battery Cage Systems


1. Match The Battery Cage System To Farm Size And Capacity Goals

  The A-Type battery cage is ideal for farms with below 30,000 layers due to lower cost and easy setup.
  The H-Type battery cage suits 40,000–150,000+ layers, offering 60–200% higher density in the same building area.
2. Compare Land Use And Building Efficiency
  H-Type battery cages save up to 40% floor space through vertical stacking (e.g., 65 m × 9 m for 20,000 layers).
  A-Type cages require wider houses (around 75 m × 12 m for similar capacity).
3. Balance Investment And Labor Cost
  H-Type battery cage systems cost about 1.6–2 times more initially, 1 workers manage 30,000 birds..
  A-Type systems have lower investment but need 2–3 workers per 10,000 birds for daily management.

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