laying hen nesting box

Laying Hen Nesting Box for Commercial Poultry Farms – Automatic Egg Collection System

Shandong Huabang Agricultural And Animal Husbandry Machinery Co., Ltd. is a poultry equipment producer. It produces a laying hen nesting box for commercial egg farms that want to reduce the number of broken eggs and the labour of daily collection. The automatic chicken nest box is made of zinc-aluminum-magnesium plate. It is 1.2m length, 1.4m broad (1.88m with perch), 2m high. It can accommodate about 120 birds each set with egg breakage at lower than 0.3%. The unit is CE and ISO certified and is backed by 1 year warranty, perfect for long term use in commercial poultry farms.

What Is This Automatic Chicken Nest Box?

For layer homes with automated egg collection lines, this product is a completely integrated system. It integrates laying nest, egg collecting platform, storage box and carrying tail into one, so farms don’t have to find different parts from different providers. The frame weighs approximately 40kg each set, so it is light enough to travel easily, yet strong enough to take the daily egg load without sagging.

Material and Structural Build

The main body of this laying hen nesting box is made of zinc-aluminum-magnesium plate instead of conventional galvanzied sheet. This coating withstands the ammonia and moisture typical of chicken houses and can last up to 15 years under regular farm circumstances. All plate edges are made smooth to eliminate any sharp burrs that could hurt hens or shatter eggshells when they roll onto the collection belt.

Laying Hen Nesting Box Specifications

Core Advantages

• Low Egg Breakage Rate — Eggs are softly rolled onto the belt by a buffer anti-breakage rolling mechanism, eliminating the cracking associated with nest boxes without this buffer.
• Anti-Broody Lifting Function — Nest body will automatically lift at nite to prevent hens from roosting in the nest, keeping nests clean and reducing discoloured eggs.
• Self-Adjusting Belt System — The rear belt section automatically adjusts tension and corrects drift, reducing jams and human calibration time.
• Modular, Line-Ready Design — The nest, platform and storage box are a unit that links directly to automatic egg collection lines, and fits big standardised layer houses.
• Less Labour, More Output — Automated egg collecting takes the role of manual egg harvesting, giving farms the ability to decrease labour hours while maintaining egg quality and productivity.

Where This Nest Box Works Best?

This laying hen nesting box is used in commercial layer farms in big automated houses with egg collection belts extending the entire row length. Also used in breeder farms, as the anti-broody lifting feature prevents breeding hens from sitting on eggs for too long. Backyard and family-size farms can also benefit from a reduced setup, since the unit can operate as a freestanding nest without the need for a full collection line.

Quality Control and Testing

Each batch is tested for coating adherence, like a salt spray test, to ensure that the plate withstands rusting in wet, high-ammonia environments. Shear strength of the weld sites on the frame is verified to guarantee that the structure can withstand the whole weight of about 120 hens for years of everyday operation. Manual checks are also performed by technicians to ensure the surfaces are burr-free and any rough edges removed before the unit leaves the plant, and plate thickness is tested to ensure consistency throughout each unit so the frame resists sagging or bending during long-term operation.

Customization and Ordering Support

You can add more nest units dependent on the length of your chicken house so the arrangement suits your construction and not the other way around. We handle OEM/ODM orders and the team is able to create nest boxes from your own drawings or according to your farm needs. Standard production is 30 to 60 days. 17 years expertise designing and producing poultry equipment. Support includes site planning, system design, comprehensive list of configurations, direction of video installation, and on-site installation assistance as needed. Shandong Huabang is a direct factory, ships at factory pricing and provides after-sales support to farmers in over 100 countries including Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

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FAQ

Q: For what breed of chickens is this automatic chicken nest box suitable ?

A: It works particularly for commercial laying hens. It also fits breeder birds on big scale chicken farms.

Q: Is it possible to get a bespoke size/quantity to fit our chicken house?

A: Yes. The crew can add more nest units and change the layout to the length of your residence.

Q: Do you provide technical support on installation and commissioning?

A: Yes. Techs provide assistance and support for setup and startup.

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

A: Under typical installation and feeding control it is less than 0.3%.

Q: Is this product good for backyard farming and small farm?

A: Yes. Commercial farms as well as tiny backyard operations.

Q: How long will this product last on my farm?

A: It comes with a one-year warranty and is made from a zinc-aluminum-magnesium plate that can last up to 15 years under regular farm circumstances.

Contact Us

Interested in a laying hen nesting box for your farm? Contact our team at huabangsmart002@gmail.com for pricing, specifications, and installation support.