Bird in cages

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1. Birds in cages

2. CAGE Birds in cages are used all over the world in the present era of the world. Cage is a box likes structure having wire, bars or the like, for confining and displaying for birds or animals. Cages are made up of wielded wire, sheet metal, plastic or combination of three.

3. But in some country bamboo and slats are used .

4. Conti……. The use of cages for commercial egg production has become increasingly popular that days. It is estimated that 75% table egg producing flocks are kept in cages. In the united states 95% layer are in cages.

5. Types of Cages There are different type of cages that are in poultry Single bird cages Small multiple bird cages Large multiple bird cages Colony cages

6. Single bird cage

7. Colony cage

8. Multiple bird cage

9. Company of cages equipment Big Dutchmen Facco Valli Roxell Chore time Milford

10. Facco cage system

11. Advantage of cages It is easier to observe and care for the birds. Lower mortality Chicken in the cages consume less feed.

12. More birds are placed in the house. Internal parasites and other disease problem are less or eliminate. Labor requirement is reduced. Reduce the chances of Coccidiosis.

13. Conveyor belts under the cages to remove manure, which eliminates fly breeding. Faster growth Lower medicine use

14. Disadvantage of cages The investment per bird is usually higher. The handling of manure can be a problem. Causes the fear an stress Also causes the cannibalism. The bones of caged birds are easily fragile and more easily broken.

15. Breast blisters and folliculitis (inflammation of feather follicles). Per bird investment is higher Manure handling can be problem Flies greater nuisance. Greater incidence of blood spot Fragile bones Ventilation can be problem

16. Summary Broiler in cages are use to reduce the stock density, so that more broiler can be place in small place. It increase the production number of broiler. Its also minimize the labor expenditure, and wastage of feed. But this system also have some drawbacks like leg problems. etc.