Many customers first ask:
“What price for the cage system?”
But layer equipment is not just a cage price — it is a complete farming system. What really determines the investment is:
Your farm size
Your automation level
Your future expansion plan
Different scales require completely different solutions.
Below 3,000 Layers – Small Start-Up Farms
This is common for beginners or family farms.
Labor is still manageable, so full automation is not necessary.
Recommended setup:
- A-type layer cages
- Automatic drinking system
- Manual feeding
- Manual egg collection
- Manual manure cleaning
Only 1–2 workers are needed.
Why A-type cages?
✔ Simple structure
✔ Lower investment cost
✔ Excellent natural ventilation
✔ Ideal for naturally ventilated houses
The price of the cage
Product Overview: This A-type layer cage system features 4 tiers with a total of 8 cages. Each cage unit measures 195 x 45 x 38 cm and has a capacity of 20 hens, bringing the total system capacity to 160 layers.
Complete Package Price: $150 Included in this price:
- Heavy-duty cage frames and support legs
- Complete nipple drinking system (water lines)
- Durable PVC feed troughs
3,000 – 5,000 Layers – Semi-Automatic Transition
Labor feeding becomes tiring and uneven feed distribution affects egg production.
Recommended setup:
- A-type cages
- Semi-automatic feeding system
- Automatic drinking
- Manual egg collection
- Manual manure removal
Upgrading feeding is the most cost-effective first step.
5,000 – 10,000 Layers – Commercial Scale Farming
At this scale, manual feeding becomes uneven and labor-intensive, which can negatively affect egg production rates.
Recommended setup:
- A-type cages (excellent choice below 10,000 birds)
- Automatic feeding
- Automatic manure removal
- Automatic drinking
- Optional manual egg collection
Why A-type still works here?
✔ Lower equipment cost
✔ Better natural airflow
✔ Easy maintenance
✔ Suitable house capacity
For farms under 10,000 birds, A-type cages offer the best balance between cost and performance.
Case: Type A cage for 9600 laying hens
Project Specifications:
- Poultry House Dimensions: 50m (L) x 15m (W)
- Equipment Configuration: 60 sets of A-Type Layer Cages arranged in 3 rows.
- Cage Structure: 4 tiers per set, designed for optimal ventilation and space utilization.
- Capacity: Each set accommodates 160 birds, bringing the total house capacity to 9,600 laying hens.
This layout demonstrates a high-efficiency use of space, ideal for commercial-scale egg production.
| Cage mesh(60 sets) | 10080 | Includes cage mesh, cage frame, PVC feed trough, and water line |
| Autoamtic feeding machines(1 sets) | 2100 | Gantry feeding machine |
| Automatic manure removing machines(3 sets) | 1500 | Includes Manure Removal Belt and accessories |
| Automatic eggs collecting machines(3sets) | 3650 | Includes Egg Collection Belt |
| Total | 17330 | Priced in US dollars |
Around or Above 15,000 Birds per House
This is a key turning point.
If one poultry house holds more than 15,000 layers, H-type cages are strongly recommended.
| A-type | H-type |
|---|---|
| Larger floor space | Higher space efficiency |
| Lower tiers | More vertical tiers |
| Good for small-medium farms | Designed for large-scale density |
Large bird numbers make ventilation and management harder in A-type systems.
Case: H Type cage for 19200 laying hens
Project Specifications:
- Poultry House Dimensions: 70m (L) x 10m (W)
- Equipment Configuration: 150 sets of h-Type Layer Cages arranged in 3 rows.
- Cage Structure: 4 tiers per set, designed for optimal ventilation and space utilization.
- Capacity: Each set accommodates 128 birds, bringing the total house capacity to 19200 laying hens.
| Cage mesh(150 sets) | 26900 | Includes cage mesh, cage frame, feed trough, and water line, Egg Collection Belt, Manure Removal Belt |
| Autoamtic feeding machines(3 sets) | 2700 | Top-Mounted Feeder |
| Automatic manure removing machines(3 sets) | 3860 | |
| Automatic eggs collecting machines(3sets) | 3450 | |
| Total | 36910 | Priced in US dollars |
Above 10,000–20,000 Layers – Fully Systemized Farms
At this scale, automation ensures stable production.
Recommended setup:
- H-type automatic layer cage system
- Automatic feeding
- Automatic manure removal
- Automatic egg collection
- Environmental control system
This is the standard for modern commercial farms.
Final Conclusion
✔ Below 10,000 birds → A-type cages are economical and reliable
✔ Above 15,000 birds per house → Choose H-type cages
✔ The larger the farm, the higher the automation required
The right system for your scale is what brings long-term profit — not just the lowest price.