Welfare cage laying hen house

Abstract

The utility model relates to a welfare cage laying hen house which is characterized in that the welfare cage laying hen house comprises a ground activity area (3), a plurality of activity platforms and a plurality of laying platforms which form at least two layer structures, one layer structure is formed by overlapping the plurality of activity platforms, and the other layer structure is formed by overlapping one or more activity platforms and one or more laying platforms. Or the egg laying platform is formed by stacking a plurality of egg laying platforms; a vertical crossing activity space exists between the two layer structures, and the two layer structures are located on the ground activity area (3) to form a U shape. The laying hens can freely move on any platform between the two layer structures. On the premise that a larger activity space is provided for laying hens, the space height of the henhouse is utilized, a crossed three-dimensional inhabiting platform is provided, the number of the laying hens in unit volume is increased, and the chicken raising cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to poultry farming tools, and in particular to a chicken coop for laying hens. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional cage-rearing systems for laying hens often employ a dense, stacked cage design to achieve high stocking density and low cost per unit area. However, this design has significant drawbacks: severely restricted space for hen movement leads to chronic stress, weakened immunity, and increased susceptibility to disease, ultimately shortening the laying cycle and reducing egg quality. Furthermore, the mixing of laying and activity areas in traditional cage systems makes laying hens easily disturbed during egg production, resulting in increased egg breakage rates and inefficient manual egg collection, thus increasing labor costs.

[0003] In terms of feeding and watering, traditional systems often use single-layer feed troughs and simple water lines, leading to widespread competition for resources among chickens. Weaker individuals often struggle to obtain sufficient nutrition, impacting overall production performance. Manure management systems also have shortcomings; the accumulation of chicken manure in multi-layered cages easily causes environmental pollution, increases ammonia concentration, and further threatens the health of the flock.

[0004] In recent years, the rise of animal welfare concepts has placed higher demands on egg-laying hen farming. Although existing technologies have attempted to improve the design to expand the chickens' activity space, problems such as low space utilization, complex structures, and high costs still exist. For example, although some systems have added activity platforms, they have not taken into account the chickens' three-dimensional activity habits, resulting in insufficient space utilization; the laying area and the activity area are not effectively separated, making it impossible to meet the behavioral needs of laying hens and achieve efficient production management.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of egg-laying hen farming system that can optimize spatial layout and improve production efficiency while ensuring animal welfare. This invention addresses these issues by innovatively designing a multi-layered, three-dimensional activity platform, an independent egg-laying area, an intelligent egg collection system, and a highly efficient manure removal device. This achieves a dual improvement in the health of laying hens and the quality of eggs, providing a sustainable solution for modern intensive farming. Utility Model Content

[0006] This utility model designs a welfare cage-type chicken house, which solves the core problems of traditional cage-raising systems, such as limited activity space, low egg production efficiency, uneven resource allocation, environmental pollution, and inconvenient management, while taking into account both animal welfare and the needs of intensive production.

[0007] To solve the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following solution:

[0008] A welfare-oriented cage-type chicken house includes a ground activity area, multiple activity platforms, and multiple egg-laying platforms forming at least two layered structures: one layered structure is composed of multiple activity platforms stacked on top of each other, and the other layered structure is composed of one or more activity platforms stacked on top of one or more egg-laying platforms, or is composed of multiple egg-laying platforms stacked on top of each other; there is a three-dimensional cross activity space between the two layered structures, and the two layered structures are located on the ground activity area to form a U-shape; the laying hens can move freely on any platform between the two layered structures.

[0009] Preferably, a layered structure comprises a first layer of movable platform and a second layer of movable platform stacked together; the first layer of movable platform includes a first fixed support and a first bottom net, and the first layer of feeding trough is fixed on the first fixed support and located above the first bottom net; the second layer of movable platform includes a second fixed support and a second bottom net, and the second layer of feeding trough is fixed on the second fixed support and located above the second bottom net.

[0010] Preferably, the first feeding trough and / or the second feeding trough are in a ring structure, and a feed conveyor belt is provided in the first feeding trough and / or the second feeding trough to convey chicken feed in a ring; a first water pipe is provided below the first feeding trough, and multiple first drinking dishes are connected to the first water pipe for the laying hens to drink water; or / and, a second water pipe is provided below the second feeding trough, and multiple second drinking dishes are connected to the second water pipe for the laying hens to drink water.

[0011] Preferably, a first stop bar is provided above the first layer of feeding troughs, and / or a second stop bar is provided above the second layer of feeding troughs. The first stop bar and / or the second stop bar serve the functions of perching post and preventing feed contamination.

[0012] Preferably, a first manure conveyor belt is provided below the first bottom net, and a second manure conveyor belt is provided below the second bottom net.

[0013] Preferably, the first bottom net is inclined, so the eggs will roll down the slope of the first bottom net to the edge of the first bottom net, where a perch is installed, and the eggs are hidden under the perch and will not be pecked or trampled by chickens; the second bottom net is inclined, so the eggs will roll down the slope of the second bottom net to the edge of the second bottom net, where a perch is installed, and the eggs are hidden under the perch and will not be pecked or trampled by chickens.

[0014] Preferably, the other layer structure comprises a first egg-laying platform, a second egg-laying platform, and a top movable platform stacked together; the first egg-laying platform includes an egg conveyor line, an egg nest, and a privacy curtain, with an inclined surface between the egg conveyor line and the egg nest, the egg nest being driven downward by a motor to allow the eggs to roll into the egg conveyor line and be transported away, and the privacy curtain separating laying hens from non-laying hens; the second egg-laying platform includes an egg conveyor line, an egg nest, and a privacy curtain, with an inclined surface between the egg conveyor line and the egg nest, the egg nest being driven downward by a motor to allow the eggs to roll into the egg conveyor line and be transported away, and the privacy curtain separating laying hens from non-laying hens.

[0015] Preferably, the top activity platform includes a top bottom net, a perching board above the top bottom net, and a top manure conveyor belt below the top bottom net.

[0016] Preferably, the activity platform and / or laying platform and / or ground activity area are provided with perches or perches at the edges, with the perches having rounded edges or the perches being rotatable. Alternatively, the ground activity area is provided with a bottom vertical net, which can be rotated along the vertical net's rotation axis to achieve opening and closing actions, and to give the laying hens a larger range of movement.

[0017] Preferably, a passageway is located below a portion of the top active platform, and a connecting mesh is installed in the passageway to connect the front and rear ends of two sets of welfare cage chicken houses.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, this welfare cage-type chicken house has the following advantages:

[0019] (1) The activity space of chickens in this utility model is increased, and they can even fly short distances. The welfare cage can expand the activity space of a single chicken to the entire chicken house.

[0020] (2) In this utility model, the egg-laying area and the activity area are separated, so that chickens can easily obtain water and food during non-egg-laying time, while providing a fixed egg-laying area. This makes it easier to collect eggs and reduces the breakage rate of eggs.

[0021] (3) This utility model increases the activity level of hens in laying eggs, improves the physical function of laying hens, and enhances the quality and nutritional value of eggs.

[0022] (4) Under the premise of providing more activity space for laying hens, this utility model utilizes the height of the chicken house to provide a cross-three-dimensional perching platform, thereby increasing the number of laying hens per unit volume and reducing the cost of raising chickens. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 : First-view perspective perspective of the welfare-oriented chicken coop with egg-laying cages of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 : Second-view perspective stereoscopic view of the welfare-oriented chicken coop with egg-laying cages of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 : Schematic diagram of the structure of the second-layer egg-laying area in the welfare cage-type chicken house of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 : Schematic diagram of the connection of the first layer of feeding trough in the welfare cage chicken house of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This utility model presents a schematic diagram of the water pipeline layout in a welfare cage chicken house.

[0028] Figure 6 This utility model presents a schematic diagram showing the connection between two welfare-type egg-laying chicken coops.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1—First-level activity platform; 11—First feces conveyor belt; 12—First-level feeding trough; 13—First fixed support; 14—First stop bar; 15—First water pipe; 16—First drinking dish; 2—Second-level activity platform; 21—Second feces conveyor belt; 22—Second-level feeding trough; 23—Second fixed support; 24—Second stop bar; 3—Ground activity area; 4—First egg-laying platform; 5—Second egg-laying platform; 51—Egg conveyor line; 52—Egg nest; 53—Slope; 54—Shade curtain; 6—Top activity platform; 61—Top feces conveyor belt; 62—Perching board; 7—Connecting partition net; 8—Passage; 91—Rotating perching pole; 92—Perching board. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following is combined Figures 1 to 6 The present invention will be further described below:

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a welfare cage-type laying hen house includes a ground activity area 3, multiple activity platforms, and multiple egg-laying platforms forming at least two layered structures: one layered structure is composed of multiple activity platforms stacked on top of each other, and the other layered structure is composed of one or more activity platforms stacked on top of one or more egg-laying platforms, or is composed of multiple egg-laying platforms stacked on top of each other; there is a three-dimensional cross activity space between the two layered structures, and the two layered structures are located on the ground activity area 3 to form a U-shape; laying hens can move freely on any platform between the two layered structures.

[0033] A layered structure comprises a first layer of movable platform 1 and a second layer of movable platform 2 stacked together; the first layer of movable platform 1 includes a first fixed support 13 and a first bottom net, and the first layer of feeding trough 12 is fixed on the first fixed support 13 and located above the first bottom net; the second layer of movable platform 2 includes a second fixed support 23 and a second bottom net, and the second layer of feeding trough 22 is fixed on the second fixed support 23 and located above the second bottom net.

[0034] Another layered structure consists of a first egg-laying platform 4, a second egg-laying platform 5, and a top movable platform 6 stacked together; the first egg-laying platform 4 includes an egg conveyor line, an egg nest, and a privacy curtain. There is an inclined plane between the egg conveyor line and the egg nest. The egg nest is driven by a motor to tilt downwards so that the eggs roll into the egg conveyor line and are transported away. The privacy curtain separates laying hens from non-laying hens.

[0035] The top activity platform 6 includes a top bottom net, a perching board 62 above the top bottom net, and a top manure conveyor belt 61 below the top bottom net.

[0036] The activity platform and / or laying platform and / or ground activity area 3 are equipped with perches or perches at their edges. The perches have rounded edges, or the perches are rotatable. The ground activity area is equipped with a bottom vertical net. The bottom vertical net can be rotated along the vertical net's rotation axis to open and close, and to give the laying hens a larger range of movement.

[0037] like Figure 3 As shown, the second egg-laying platform 5 includes an egg conveyor line 51, an egg nest 52, and a privacy curtain 54. An inclined plane 53 exists between the egg conveyor line 51 and the egg nest 52. The egg nest 52 is tilted downwards by a motor, causing the eggs to roll into the egg conveyor line 51 and be transported away. The privacy curtain separates laying hens from non-laying hens. A layer of plastic simulated grass mat is laid on the egg nest 52, and the laying hens lay their eggs on this mat. Egg collection involves tilting the egg nest 52 at a certain angle so that the eggs roll onto the egg conveyor line 51, where they are transported and collected onto trays.

[0038] like Figure 4 As shown, the first feeding trough 12 and / or the second feeding trough 22 are circular structures. A feed conveyor belt is installed inside the first feeding trough 12 and / or the second feeding trough 22 to transport chicken feed in a circular manner. A first stop bar 14 is provided above the first feeding trough 12, and / or a second stop bar 24 is provided above the second feeding trough 22. The first stop bar 14 and / or the second stop bar 24 simultaneously serve as perches and prevent feed contamination.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, a first water pipe 15 is provided below the first feeding trough 12, and multiple first drinking dishes 16 are connected to the first water pipe 15 for the laying hens to drink water. A second water pipe is provided below the second feeding trough 22, and multiple second drinking dishes are connected to the second water pipe for the laying hens to drink water.

[0040] A first manure conveyor belt 11 is provided below the first bottom net, and a second manure conveyor belt 21 is provided below the second bottom net.

[0041] The first bottom net is set at an angle, so the eggs will roll down the slope of the first bottom net to the edge of the first bottom net. The edge is equipped with a perch, and the eggs are hidden under the perch and will not be pecked or trampled by the chickens. The second bottom net is set at an angle, so the eggs will roll down the slope of the second bottom net to the edge of the second bottom net. The edge is equipped with a perch, and the eggs are hidden under the perch and will not be pecked or trampled by the chickens.

[0042] like Figure 6 As shown, a section of the top activity platform 6 has a passageway 8 below it. The passageway 8 is equipped with a connecting mesh 7, which can connect the front and back ends of two sets of welfare cage chicken houses.

[0043] The present invention has been described above by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any improvements made by adopting the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention to other occasions without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A welfare cage hen house characterised in that: The structure includes a ground activity area (3), multiple activity platforms and multiple egg-laying platforms forming at least two layers: one layer consists of multiple activity platforms stacked together, and the other layer consists of one or more activity platforms and one or more egg-laying platforms stacked together, or multiple egg-laying platforms stacked together; there is a three-dimensional cross activity space between the two layers, and the two layers are located on the ground activity area (3) to form a U-shape; the laying hens can move freely on any platform between the two layers.

2. The welfare cage chicken coop according to claim 1, characterized in that: A layered structure consists of a first-layer active platform (1) and a second-layer active platform (2) stacked together; The first-layer active platform (1) includes a first fixed support (13) and a first bottom net. The first-layer feeding trough (12) is fixed on the first fixed support (13) and located above the first bottom net. The second-layer active platform (2) includes a second fixed support (23) and a second bottom net. The second-layer feeding trough (22) is fixed on the second fixed support (23) and located above the second bottom net.

3. The welfare-oriented cage chicken coop according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first feeding trough (12) and / or the second feeding trough (22) are ring structures. The first feeding trough (12) and / or the second feeding trough (22) contain feed conveyor belts to transport chicken feed in a ring. The first feeding trough (12) is provided with a first water pipe (15) below it, and multiple first drinking dishes (16) are connected to the first water pipe (15) for the laying hens to drink water; or / and, the second feeding trough (22) is provided with a second water pipe below it, and multiple second drinking dishes are connected to the second water pipe for the laying hens to drink water.

4. The welfare cage hen house according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first stop bar (14) is provided above the first feeding trough (12), or / a second stop bar (24) is provided above the second feeding trough (22). The first stop bar (14) or / a second stop bar (24) serve as a perch and prevent feed contamination.

5. The welfare cage hen house according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first manure conveyor belt (11) is provided below the first bottom net, and a second manure conveyor belt (21) is provided below the second bottom net.

6. The welfare-oriented cage chicken coop according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first bottom net is set at an angle, and the eggs will roll down the slope of the first bottom net to the edge of the first bottom net. The edge is equipped with a perch, and the eggs are hidden under the perch and will not be pecked or trampled by chickens. The second bottom net is set at an angle, and the eggs will roll down the slope of the second bottom net to the edge of the second bottom net. The edge is equipped with a perch, and the eggs are hidden under the perch so that they will not be pecked or trampled by chickens.

7. The welfare cage hen house according to claim 1, characterized in that: Another layered structure consists of a first egg-laying platform (4), a second egg-laying platform (5), and a top active platform (6) stacked together; The first egg-laying platform (4) includes an egg conveyor line, an egg nest, and a privacy curtain. There is an inclined plane between the egg conveyor line and the egg nest. The egg nest is driven by a motor to tilt downwards so that the eggs roll into the egg conveyor line and are transported away. The privacy curtain separates laying hens from non-laying hens. The second egg-laying platform (5) includes an egg conveyor line (51), an egg nest (52), and a privacy curtain (54). There is an inclined plane (53) between the egg conveyor line (51) and the egg nest (52). The egg nest (52) is driven by a motor to tilt downwards so that the eggs roll into the egg conveyor line (51) and are transported away. The privacy curtain separates laying hens from non-laying hens.

8. The welfare cage hen house according to claim 7, characterized in that: The top activity platform (6) includes a top bottom net, a perching board (62) above the top bottom net, and a top feces conveyor belt (61) below the top bottom net.

9. The welfare cage hen house according to claim 2 or 7, characterized in that: The activity platform and / or egg-laying platform and / or ground activity area (3) are provided with perches or perches at the edges, with the perches having rounded edges or the perches being rotatable; Alternatively, the ground activity area (3) is equipped with a bottom vertical net, which can rotate along the vertical net's rotation axis to achieve opening and closing actions, and give the laying hens a larger range of activity.

10. The welfare cage hen house according to claim 9, characterized in that: The top activity platform (6) has a passage (8) below it. The passage (8) is equipped with a connecting mesh (7), which can connect the front and back ends of two sets of welfare cage chicken houses.

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