4 Tiers Layer Cages for Open Chicken Shed 10,560 Birds in Tanzania

Project Overview

In July 2021, Livi Machinery completed the delivery and installation of 4 Tiers Layer Cages for a commercial poultry farm in Tanzania. This project involved housing 10,560 laying hens in an open-style chicken shed designed to optimize ventilation and natural airflow. The farm owner sought a durable, efficient cage system to increase production while maintaining bird health in a tropical environment.

Client Requirements and Solutions

The client required:

• A high-density cage system capable of housing over 10,000 birds
• Excellent ventilation suited for an open shed structure
• Durable cages resistant to corrosion in tropical climate
• Automated feeding and manure cleaning to reduce labor costs

Livi Machinery recommended the 4 Tiers Layer Cages system paired with a gantry-type automatic feeding machine and a scraper-type manure cleaning machine (one-to-three setup), perfectly balancing automation and cost-efficiency for this medium-scale farm.

Farm Layout and Equipment Supplied

• 4 Tiers Layer Cages: 66 groups arranged in 3 rows, accommodating 10,560 birds
• Gantry-type automatic feeding machine: 1 set servicing the entire chicken house
• Scraper-type manure cleaning machine: 1 set (one-to-three), suitable for 3-row layout
• Nipple drinking system with pressure regulators

This configuration ensured optimized ventilation, easy management, and efficient waste removal.

Installation and Technical Support

Livi provided comprehensive support:

• Detailed cage and shed layout plans tailored to local climate
• Remote installation guidance via video calls
• Online training for farm staff on equipment operation and maintenance
• Ongoing technical assistance after project completion

The entire system was installed smoothly and started operation within four weeks.

Customer Feedback

The client reported:

• Improved egg production and healthier birds due to better ventilation
• Significant labor savings with automated feeding and scraper cleaning
• Robust cage construction with excellent corrosion resistance
• Easy maintenance and excellent after-sale support from Livi

Why Choose Livi’s 4 Tiers Layer Cages?

• Maximize space utilization with a compact multi-tier design
• Adaptable for open or enclosed chicken sheds
• Strong, corrosion-resistant materials ensure durability
• Compatible with semi-automatic feeding and cleaning systems
• Professional layout design and technical support for efficient poultry farming