Colony Cage
Features: Commercial, aviary, enriched, for chicken
Surface treatment: Hot-Dipped Galvanized
Tiers: 2 to 4 or more
Automatic functions: feeding, drinking, manure cleaning, egg collecting, environmental control
Suitable for: commercial laying hens, breeding chicken
Service lifespan: more than 20 years
Advanced Features of FamTECH Colony Cage System
Spacious Colony Housing Design
The optimized perch height minimizes injuries while maintaining easy movement inside the cage.
Rest comfortably
Strengthen leg muscles
Improve bone health
Reduce aggression
Express natural behavior
Private Nesting Area
A dedicated nesting compartment encourages hens to lay eggs in a protected environment. Soft nest mats further improve egg protection during laying.
Cleaner eggs
Reduced broken eggs
Lower floor eggs
Better egg quality
Higher collection efficiency
Automatic Feeding System
The feed trough is specially designed to minimize feed loss while ensuring every bird has easy access.
Uniform feed supply
Reduced feed waste
Lower labor costs
Programmable feeding schedules
Higher production efficiency
Automatic Nipple Drinking System
Consistent water supply helps maintain healthy birds and stable egg production.
Stainless steel nipples
Anti-drip design
Adjustable water pressure
Easy cleaning
Long service life
Automatic Egg Collection
Eggs are transported smoothly from each tier to the central collection table.
Reduced egg breakage
Cleaner eggs
Lower labor requirements
Faster collection
Improved biosecurity
Automatic Manure Removal
Polypropylene manure belts remove waste efficiently.
Cleaner poultry house
Lower ammonia concentration
Better bird health
Improved working environment
Easier manure management
Efficient Ventilation Compatibility
Automatic opening window, wet curtain, fan are designed for both open and enclosed enriched colony cage farms.
Maintain temperature
Reduce humidity
Lower dust levels
Improve oxygen supply
Increase bird comfort
Modular Structure
The modular design allows flexible expansion. Additional rows or tiers can be added as farm production grows.
5,000 birds
10,000 birds
20,000 birds
50,000+ birds
100,000+ birds
Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Structure
All structural components use high-quality galvanized steel. The expected service life exceeds 20 years under normal operating conditions.
Excellent corrosion resistance
High structural strength
Long service life
Low maintenance
Stable performance in humid environments
Parameters of FamTECH’s Colony Cage — Customized
Whether you are upgrading an existing poultry farm or building a new layer house, FamTECH provides customized colony cage solutions tailored to your local regulations, climate conditions, and production goals.
We also provide other cage-free systems such as slatted floor system, enriched cages, aviary systems.
FamTECH offers a complete range of colony cage systems for commercial layer farms of different sizes. Whether you are building a new poultry house or expanding an existing farm, our engineering team can provide a customized solution based on your flock size, building dimensions, local climate, and automation requirements.
Type A
| Size for each set | 2900*2982*800mm |
| Capacity per set | 100 chicken |
| Egg laying box per set | 2 |
| Egg laying box size | 1000*470mm |
Type B
| Size for each set | 1150*3150*2750-2850mm |
| Capacity per set | 92-120 chicken |
| Egg laying box per set | 2 |
| Egg laying box size | 1150*500mm |
| Tiers | Recommended Capacity | Application |
| 3 Tiers | 5,000–15,000 Birds | Small Commercial Farms |
| 4 Tiers | 10,000–30,000 Birds | Medium Farms |
| 5 Tiers | 20,000–50,000 Birds | Large Farms |
| 6 Tiers | 40,000–80,000 Birds | Industrial Egg Production |
Why Choose FamTECH?
30+ years of manufacturing experience, 150+ region and countries export experience
Customers choose FamTECH because we provide more than equipment—we deliver complete poultry farming solutions and turn-key services.
Whether your project involves 5,000 or 150,000 laying hens, we can design a colony cage system that matches your production goals, building layout, and investment budget.
Production Process
FamTECH’s colony cage systems are made with advanced machines and strict quality rules through seven steps:
- Check qualified galvanized steel raw materials
- Cut steel precisely by CNC laser to save materials
- Punch and shape steel parts automatically for perfect matching
- Use robots to weld key parts firmly and evenly
- Add anti-rust zinc coating on parts as needed
- Pre-assemble all cage parts and test smooth movement
- Fully check every batch to meet company standards
Quality Control
Quality is core to its poultry equipment.
All cage systems get many pre-delivery checks including materials, sizes, welding, anti-rust layers, structure, assembly, auto functions and packages.
All delivery records are kept to track products.
Packaging & Shipping
Export-grade packages protect goods for long sea transport: steel frames, scratch-proof wraps, grouped cage boards, marked parts, separate accessory boxes and waterproof packs for electric parts.
Containers are well-planned to cut shipping costs and load more goods.
Installation & Technical Support
Full technical help is offered for the whole project: house layout plans, foundation advice, installation guides, machine & electric system testing, trial run help, staff training and maintenance guides.
Support is available via files, remote help or on-site engineers.
Successful Projects Worldwide
What is a Colony Cage?
A colony cage is a modern poultry housing system designed to accommodate a group of laying hens within a larger shared enclosure. Unlike traditional battery cages that typically house a small number of birds in confined compartments, colony cages provide increased living space and allow hens to interact socially within a larger flock.
The concept of colony housing was developed to improve animal welfare while preserving the advantages of cage-based management systems.
In a typical colony cage system, multiple birds share one enlarged cage compartment equipped with feeding troughs, nipple drinkers, egg collection systems, and additional enrichment features.
The larger group housing arrangement offers several benefits:
- Increased freedom of movement
- Better social interaction among birds
- Reduced stress levels
- Improved bird welfare
- Efficient farm management
- Consistent egg production
Because of these advantages, colony cages for chickens have become increasingly popular in regions where animal welfare standards are becoming more important.
Modern colony cage systems can be integrated with advanced automation technologies, enabling producers to maintain high productivity while reducing labor requirements.
Why is it Called a Colony Cage?
The term colony cage originates from the concept of housing birds in a colony rather than isolating them in small individual cage units. Instead of keeping a few birds in separate compartments, a bird colony cage houses a larger group of hens together within a shared environment.
This arrangement allows birds to:
- Establish social structures
- Move more freely
- Access feed and water more naturally
- Utilize enrichment equipment
- Exhibit a wider range of natural behaviors
As poultry welfare standards continue to evolve globally, colony cage systems have become a practical solution that bridges the gap between traditional cage systems and fully cage-free housing methods.
Colony Cage vs Traditional Battery Cage
Many poultry farmers evaluating new housing systems ask about the differences between colony cage chickens and conventional battery cage systems.
While both systems use cage housing, their designs are significantly different.
| Feature | Colony Cage | Traditional Battery Cage |
| Bird Space | Larger | Limited |
| Group Size | Larger colony groups | Small groups |
| Bird Welfare | Improved | Basic |
| Natural Behaviors | More opportunities | Restricted |
| Enrichment Features | Available | Usually absent |
| Automation | Fully available | Fully available |
| Egg Collection | Automatic | Automatic |
| Manure Removal | Automatic | Automatic |
| Management Efficiency | High | High |
| Welfare Compliance | Better | Lower |
How many chickens can one colony cage hold?
Capacity depends on the cage dimensions and project design. A commercial colony cage system can be customized for farms ranging from 5,000 to more than 150,000 laying hens.
FAQs about Colony Cage
Are colony cages suitable for commercial egg farms?
Yes. Colony cages are widely used by commercial egg producers because they combine high production efficiency, automation, and improved bird welfare.
What materials are used?
FamTECH colony cages are manufactured from high-quality hot-dip galvanized steel with excellent corrosion resistance and a service life of more than 20 years under normal operating conditions.
Can the cage size be customized?
Yes. Cage dimensions, row spacing, tier configuration, aisle width, and automation options can all be customized to suit your poultry house and production requirements.
What automation systems are available?
Optional systems include:
Automatic feeding, automatic nipple drinking, automatic egg collection, automatic manure removal, ventilation, cooling pads, environmental control, LED lighting, monitoring systems.
What bird breeds are suitable?
The system is suitable for most commercial laying hen breeds, including Hy-Line, Lohmann, ISA Brown, Bovans, Dekalb, and other commonly raised layers.
How long does installation take?
Installation time depends on project size. Small farms may require only several days, while large integrated projects can take several weeks.
Do you provide installation guidance?
Yes. FamTECH provides installation manuals, layout drawings, remote technical support, and on-site engineering assistance when required.
Is the colony cage system easy to maintain?
Yes. The modular design allows easy replacement of individual components, while automatic systems reduce routine maintenance requirements.
What factors affect the price?
Pricing depends on: Number of birds, cage configuration, automation level, poultry house dimensions, local electrical standards, shipping destination.
Which countries do you export to?
Wholeworld. Our equipment has been supplied to customers throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America, with customized solutions for different farming conditions.
Do you provide spare parts?
Yes. We maintain long-term spare parts support to ensure stable operation throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Can you design the poultry house?
Yes. Our engineering team provides customized poultry house layouts based on your capacity, climate, and production goals.
How can I get a quotation?
Number of laying hens, Poultry house dimensions, Preferred automation level, Country of installation
Our engineers will prepare a customized solution and quotation.
