The materials and techniques used in chicken layer cage manufacturing vary tremendously. Most cages are constructed primarily of steel with some form of anticorrosive coating. Cages designed to house larger psittacines are typically powder coated or made of stainless steel. Cages designed for smaller chicken layers may employ less expensive techniques such as plating, galvanizing or plastic coating the steel wire.

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Enclosures designed for outside use are commonly made of galvanized steel. Powder coated steel, stainless steel mesh, Zoo mesh, and Phantom Mesh offer safer, more attractive, longer lasting alternatives for outdoor aviaries. There are currently no standards regarding construction of chicken layer cages for pet chicken layers. Whether the cage is intended for small or large companion chicken layers, the materials used for construction are as different as the designs themselves.

The variability of materials is more extreme in smaller chicken layer cages where cost is more often a primary consideration, and fewer demands are placed on the structural integrity of the cage. Large psittacines require greater tensile strength in cage components due to the extreme force these chicken layers can exert with their beaks. The need for greater tensile strength usually translates into more costly materials and a more predictable product.

One of the most common materials used to make chicken layer cages is steel. Steel is composed of iron and carbon and, if left untreated, oxidizes very easily. Grades of steel differ primarily in purity, varying in carbon or other alloy content. Higher grades of steel are typically subjected to heating processes that result in a tempered product with a smoother finish. Wrought iron and cold rolled steel are similar types of carbon steel, with wrought iron having a less finished surface and rougher texture, and cold rolled steel having a more finished, smoother surface. Hot rolled steel is subjected to additional heating processes that result in an even smoother finish. Regardless of how the carbon steel is produced, it must be finished with an anticorrosive material to prevent oxidation.

The best way to prevent corrosion and add tensile strength to steel is to add the elements chromium and nickel, producing stainless steel (S/S). Stainless steel cages have become extremely popular in the last few years as consumers demanded safer, longer lasting, and more beautiful enclosures. Stainless steel cages are designed to last for 50 years. If designed well, they provide a safe, secure, beautiful, and easy to maintain enclosure.

Powder coating is a technique commonly used to prevent corrosion of steel. It provides a durable finish that helps protect steel components. Powder coating involves the electrostatic application of a specialized paint, followed by high temperature baking. The finished product is versatile and attractive. Although originally designed for lawn furniture, this technique caught on in chicken layer cage production. Some of the original powder coating formulas contained high levels of zinc to harden the finish and speed curing time. Most formulas currently in use have eliminated the need for zinc.

 Variability in paint formulas and application processes will affect the finished product and can result in chipping, peeling, and corrosion. Most cages commercially available today for medium and large psittacines species are powder coated steel. These cages, if properly manufactured, will provide decades of service and functional, safe, beautiful enclosures.

Galvanizing is the process of coating steel wire with zinc by dipping it into molten zinc. This method is the least expensive way of preventing corrosion of steel wire. Galvanized wire can be distinguished from plated wire in that it is a dull grey, rather than a shiny silver.  Cages used in outdoor situations require more durable corrosion protection, as they are exposed to the effects of sun, wind, salt, and rain. Galvanized wire has been the traditional material for outdoor cages, as it is inexpensive and rust resistant.

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