Successful Case from FamTECH of 30,000 Cage Battery System
FamTECH has tailor-made a full set of automated breeding solutions integrated with advanced cage battery system for the customer. In this case, the core breeding area of the base covers 1,100 square meters, equipped with four rows and four tiers of standardized poultry farm cages for raising 30,000 high-quality layer hens. Through a complete set of intelligent equipment combined with the efficient cage battery system, we realize automated control over the entire breeding process, completely subverting the traditional breeding model.
Equipment in this Successful Case
Intelligent Control Center
Equipped with an independently developed centralized control system, the wall-mounted intelligent control cabinet integrates multi-dimensional monitoring instruments that capture key data such as temperature, humidity, ammonia concentration and illumination intensity in the poultry farm cages in real-time. It automatically links with the fan and wet curtain cooling system, ventilation system and light adjustment devices to achieve precise regulation of environmental parameters, maintaining an optimal breeding environment for the cage battery system without manual intervention.
Automatic Feeding & Water Supply System
Enables precise feeding at fixed time and quantity; the closed-loop water supply pipelines tailored for poultry farm cages ensure clean water quality and eliminate waste and pollution.
Intelligent Egg Collection System
Each tier within the cage battery system is fitted with an automatic egg collection device. Fresh eggs are directly transported to the central egg collection line via conveyor belts, achieving a seamless connection of “egg laying – conveying – collection” for the intensive poultry farm cages.
Automatic Manure Removal & Manure Treatment System
Scraper-type manure removal equipment specifically designed for poultry farm cages cleans chicken manure in real time, and in conjunction with the supporting fermentation bed treatment module, the manure from the cage battery system is converted into high-quality organic fertilizer after fermentation and drying, addressing pollution issues from the source.
Why Our Customer Chose FamTECH’s Cage Battery System for 30,000 Poultry farm
Unattended Operation Support
The equipment supporting the cage battery system and poultry farm cages supports 24/7 uninterrupted operation and features intelligent alarm for environmental anomalies as well as automatic data recording and analysis functions. It realizes efficient management with machinery replacing human labor, greatly reducing reliance on manual work in large-scale cage breeding scenarios.
Drastic Reduction in Labor Costs
Relying on the full set of automated equipment matched with cage battery system and poultry farm cages, the base only requires 4 workers to take turns performing auxiliary tasks such as egg collection and packing. The core breeding processes of the intensive cage battery system achieve the efficiency of one worker managing 30,000 hens, with labor efficiency improved by more than 80%.
Stable and High Production Capacity
The laying potential of layer hens raised in the cage battery system is fully unleashed, with a daily output of 26,000 fresh eggs. The laying peak period is extended by 3 to 4 months, and the egg qualification rate remains above 99%—a remarkable result attributed to the scientific design of poultry farm cages and intelligent management.
Win-Win for Environmental Protection and Income Growth
Through the integrated solution of automatic manure removal and fermentation bed for poultry farm cages, the resource utilization rate of chicken manure from the cage battery system reaches 100%, with an annual output of 700 tons of organic fertilizer and an output value of about 70,000$. This not only solves the manure treatment problem of large-scale cage breeding, but also drives a significant increase in the comprehensive utilization rate of local livestock and poultry manure.
Upgraded Breeding Environment
Full-process automated cleaning and ventilation control for the cage battery system and poultry farm cages ensure no peculiar smell and few flies in the breeding area. The greenery-surrounded facility with advanced poultry farm cages has completely shed the label of being dirty, messy and foul-smelling, realizing ecological breeding in intensive cage systems.
Cage Battery System Price for 30,000 Chicken House
* The following cost is based on price level in some areas in China, so the data is for reference. Contact us to get a free quote!
Stocking Density and Chicken House Area
The stocking density of a standardized chicken house is the basis for cost accounting, with significant differences between different models:
| Farming Type | Space per Chicken | Total Area for 30,000 Chickens | Recommended Number of Chicken Houses |
| Layer Hens (Cage) | 0.07–0.10 ㎡/bird | 2,100–3,000 ㎡ | 2 houses (15,000 birds/house) |
| Broilers (Cage) | 0.05–0.08 ㎡/bird | 1,500–2,400 ㎡ | 2 houses (15,000 birds/house) |
| Broilers (Floor) | 0.10–0.15 ㎡/bird | 3,000–4,500 ㎡ | 3 houses (10,000 birds/house) |
Note: Cage farming has high space utilization and is the mainstream choice for standardized farming; floor farming is more suitable for high-end broiler production but has higher costs.
Modular Cost Estimation (Based on Cage Farming, Medium Regional Prices)
The cost of a standardized chicken house is divided into three main parts: civil engineering, equipment procurement, and supporting facilities. The core cost difference lies in the equipment for layer hens and broilers.
1. Civil Engineering Cost (Including Main Chicken House + Auxiliary Buildings)
| Item | Specifications | Unit Price (Reference) | Total Cost for 30,000 Chickens (USD) |
| Main Chicken House (Steel Structure + Color Steel Plate) | Height 3.5–4.5m, including walls, roof, and ground hardening | $25–$36/㎡ | $50,000–$110,000 (Layers)$40,000–$90,000 (Broilers) |
| Auxiliary Buildings (Office, Warehouse, Disinfection Room) | Approximately 200 ㎡ | $28–$42/㎡ | $10,000–$10,000 |
| Site Leveling + Fencing + Roads | Calculated at 1.5 times the chicken house area | $4–$7/㎡ | $10,000–$30,000 (Layers)$10,000–$20,000 (Broilers) |
| Total Civil Engineering Cost | — | — | $70,000–$150,000 |
Regional Variations: Civil engineering unit prices in first-tier cities are 20%-30% higher, while prices in remote rural areas are 10%-15% lower.
2. Core Equipment Procurement Cost (Key to Standardized Farming, ~40%-50% of Total Cost)
Equipment is central to breeding efficiency, divided into automation systems and basic equipment. Layer hen equipment is more complex due to egg production and collection systems, resulting in higher costs than broiler equipment.
| Equipment Type | Layer Hen Cage Configuration | Broiler Cage Configuration | Total Cost for 30,000 Chickens (USD) |
| Cages, Feeders & Waterers | 4-tier stepped/stacked layer cages with feeders and waterers | 3-tier broiler cages with anti-stomping design | $30,000–$50,000 (Layers)$20,000–$40,000 (Broilers) |
| Automation System | Automatic feeder + automatic egg collector + automatic manure cleaner + environmental controller (temperature/humidity/ventilation) | Automatic feeder + automatic manure cleaner + negative pressure fan + cooling pad | $40,000–$60,000 (Layers)$30,000–$40,000 (Broilers) |
| Other Equipment | Disinfection equipment + lighting + emergency generator | Disinfection equipment + lighting + ventilation equipment | $0–$10,000 (Layers)$0–$10,000 (Broilers) |
| Total Equipment Cost | — | — | $80,000–$120,000 (Layers)$60,000–$80,000 (Broilers) |
High-End Option: If adding manure treatment equipment (e.g., biogas digester) and IoT monitoring systems, an additional $20,000–$40,000 is required.*
3. Supporting Facilities Cost (Water, Electricity, Epidemic Prevention)
| Item | Content | Total Cost for 30,000 Chickens (USD) |
| Water & Electricity Access | Three-phase power transformation + well/tap water connection + pipeline laying | $10,000–$10,000 |
| Epidemic Prevention Facilities | Disinfection pool + vehicle disinfection channel + staff changing room | $0–$10,000 |
| Other Fees | Design fee + approval fee + transportation & installation fee | $10,000–$10,000 |
| Total Supporting Cost | — | $20,000–$30,000 |
Total Cost Summary (Cage Farming)
| Farming Type | Civil Engineering Cost (USD) | Equipment Cost (USD) | Supporting Cost (USD) | Total Investment Cost (USD) |
| Standardized Layer House | $70,000–$150,000 | $80,000–$120,000 | $20,000–$30,000 | $170,000–$300,000 |
| Standardized Broiler House | $70,000–$150,000 | $60,000–$80,000 | $20,000–$30,000 | $140,000–$270,000 |
Total Cost for Floor Farming: 20%-30% higher than cage farming, mainly due to larger land area, higher civil engineering and labor costs.
