galvanized steel nesting box

Galvanized Steel Nesting Box: Automatic Chicken Nest Box for Low-Breakage Egg Collection

Shandong Huabang Agricultural And Animal Husbandry Machinery Co., Ltd. produces a galvanized steel nesting box for commercial laying hen farms that demand a consistent low-breakage egg collecting. The company sells livestock equipment to customers in over 100 countries since 2012. This automatic chicken nest box is made of 3mm hot-dip galvanised steel frame, 5cm elevated center structure to ensure air flow, and zinc-aluminum-magnesium plate shell. Each set has approx. 120 chickens and an egg breakage of below 0.3% with routine food management and standard installation.

What Is a Galvanized Steel Nesting Box?

This product is an automatic laying device manufactured from zinc-aluminum-magnesium plate. It is 1.2m long, 1.4m wide (1.88m with perch) and 2m high including perch. The nest body is tilted 8° to allow the eggs to roll gently out of the nest onto the conveyor belt below.

Key Structural Features

The frame has a 3mm extra thick hot-dip galvanised coating that resists rust and farm dampness for years. 5cm raised center design elevates the center portion to allow air to flow under the nest during warm weather. The top anti-perching board is made of black PP acrylic sheet and prevents hens roosting on top of the device.

Technical Specifications

Why This Nest Box Cuts Egg Breakage and Labor?

The galvanized steel nesting box is a buffered rolling structure that reduces egg breakage to <0.3%. Eggs glide gently down the belt rather than falling or pecking against hard surfaces, reducing breakage and pecking damage compared to systems without this buffer. Automated egg collection also minimises the time spent on manual egg picking, which can contribute to reducing the daily labour demand for the entire production cycle.

Built-in Smart Functions

It has an anti-broody lifting mechanism that lifts the nest body at nights. This prevents the hens from sleeping in the nest box overnight, so the eggs remain clean and do not come into contact with garbage. Not all automatic nest box models on the market have this lift feature. The front motor is 0.4 kW and the rear motor is 0.75 kW, which drive the motions of lifting and conveying jointly.

Belt Tension and Modular Build

The rear of the egg belt has real-time tension adjustment and automatic deviation correction, so the belt can run straight for long shifts and reduce manual calibration. If this function is missing then the belts tend to slip or jam more easily and require more maintenance in the long run. The equipment also incorporates the egg-collecting platform, laying nest, storage box and conveying tail into one construction, and connects directly with mechanised egg collection lines for big and standardised hen houses.

Applications

This nest box is suitable for use within big poultry buildings on commercial laying hen farms and breeding hen enterprises. It works for tiny backyard operations that nonetheless demand mechanised egg handling. Large-scale standardised chicken farms can connect numerous units to form a single collection line to meet the needs of the entire project.

Customization and OEM/ODM Support

Unit count may rise depending on the length of your chicken house, therefore layouts correspond to your construction length. Huabang provides OEM and ODM work, creating nest boxes according to the drawings of the clients and farm requirements. Upon order placement, standard manufacturing is 30 to 60 days and project timelines are predictable for farm owners planning new buildings or upgrades.

Installation and After-Sales Support

Setup Guidance Trained technicians will guide you through the setup process, including site design, system layout and thorough configuration lists. In case your farm requires direct support, we can offer video guidance on how to install as well as on-site support. Once the system is up and running on your farm, overseas after sales assistance is available for parts and trouble shooting. The whole nest box device is covered with a 1 year guarantee.

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Why Farms Choose Huabang?

Shandong Huabang Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Machinery Co., Ltd. has been designing livestock equipment since 2012, and has an ISO9001 and CE certified production system. The company supplies customers in Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other markets. We provide directly from the factory, which means easy pricing and reliable delivery times, for basic orders and custom galvanized steel nesting box projects for farms of all sizes.

FAQ

Q: What type of chickens is this automatic chicken nest box appropriate for?

A: It is usually used for commercial laying hens and also works well for breeder hens in big poultry breeding farms.

Q: Is the size or number adjustable to fit our chicken house?

A: Yes. The number of units and layout can expand depending on the real length of your chicken coop.

Q: Do you provide technical support for the installation and the commissioning?

A: Yes, qualified personnel provide setup assistance and help during installation.

Q: What is the egg breakage rate for this roll-out nest box?

A: With typical feeding management and standard installation, egg breakage is less than 0.3%.

Q: Is this product good for backyard farming and small-scale agricultural?

A: It is suitable for both commercial chicken farms and small backyard rearing.

Q: What is the weight of each nest box set?

A: The kits weigh about 40kg and are constructed from zinc-aluminium-magnesium plate, providing a stable framework that can nevertheless be easily moved around on site.

Contact Us

Contact Huabang for pricing, drawings, or layout support for your galvanized steel nesting box project. Email huabangsmart002@gmail.com and our team will reply with configuration options and lead-time details.