Quick Answer

Livi’s A Type Layer Cage System is a practical poultry housing solution designed for small and medium commercial egg farms. The system provides efficient cage arrangement, durable galvanized steel structure and compatibility with automatic feeding and drinking systems, helping farmers improve egg production efficiency while controlling investment costs.

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A Type Layer Cage System Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product	A Type Layer Cage System
Application	Commercial Egg Production
Structure	A Frame Design
Material	Q235 Steel Wire
Surface Treatment	Hot-dip Galvanized
Bird Type	Layer Chicken
Tier Options	3-4 tiers
Feeding	Manual / Automatic Feeding Compatible
Drinking	Nipple Drinking System Compatible
Service Life	15+ Years

A type layer chicken battery cage specification
type	Model	Birds Qty / Door	Birds Qty / Set	Specification
A-Type	3-Tier 4-Door	4pcs	96pcs	1950mm*350mm*380mm
	3-Tier 5-Door	3pcs	90pcs	1950mm*350mm*380mm
	4-Tier 4-Door	4pcs	128pcs	1950mm*350mm*380mm
	4-Tier 5-Door	3pcs	120pcs	1950mm*350mm*380mm
	4-Tier 5-Door	4pcs	160pcs	1950mm*450mm*410mm

Equipment list of the layer cage system:

Basic Component:
Chicken layer cage mesh, Chicken layer cage frame, Feeding trough, Water Pipe, Water Pressure Adjuster, Drinking Nipple.

Optional automatic equipment:

• Automatic feeding system: The feeding process all the use of automated control, it can adjust the amount of materials. It prevents the waste of feed.
• Automatic drinking system: High-quality water drinking cups, pressure valves and 360-degree drinking nipples can effectively prevent the water leakage and drinking system adopt the closed piping system, which can minimize the water pollution.
• Automatic egg collecting system: Perfect roll out angle of the bottom mesh minimize the breakage. It has a powerful ability to collect eggs, collecting up to 20000 eggs per hour, collecting and conveying eggs between different chicken sheds.
• Automatic manure removing system: The conveyor belt type is suitable for both A-type cages and H-type cages, which can reduce the labor intensity and labor cost, keep the chicken shed dry and clean.
• Central integrated control system: This system is a modular system which manages all aspects of a poultry house, such as climate, temperature, feeding, drinking, weighing and ventilation system. The management computer is the core of the poultry farm for you to monitor the whole poultry farm easily.

Features:

A type layer chicken battery cage system has the feature of simple structure, easy operation and maintenance, high option of the automatic equipment, lower input costs and reap fast, customer could choose the chicken cage only, cage with semi or high-automatic equipment according to your different requirement.

H type layer chicken battery cage system has the feature of high-automation, high-density, effectively save the land and labor cost, the separation of the chicken shed and people living zone avoids the disease spread, fully automatic manure removing system effectively decrease the environmental pollution, adding the intelligent environmental controling system, which is the best choice of the intensive & large scale poultry farm.

Need the Right Cage Solution for Your Farm?

Tell us your flock size and house dimensions. Livi engineers will recommend the suitable A Type Layer Cage System.

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A Type Layer Cage System vs H Type Layer Cage System

A Type and H Type layer cages are both used for commercial egg production, but they differ in cage structure, space utilization, automation integration, manure handling, initial investment and poultry house planning.

The right choice depends on your flock size, available house space, automation requirements, labor conditions and investment plan—not bird capacity alone.

Comparison	A Type Layer Cage System	H Type Layer Cage System
Cage Structure	Stepped A-frame	Vertically stacked H-frame
Space Utilization	Moderate	Higher vertical utilization
Typical Tiers	Commonly 3–4 tiers	Multiple tiers; LIVI 1200 mm model supports 3–8 tiers
Farm Application	Small to medium commercial farms	Medium to large intensive farms
Initial Investment	Generally lower	Generally higher
Feeding	Manual, semi-automatic or automatic	Well suited to automatic feeding
Drinking	Nipple drinking available	Nipple drinking available
Egg Collection	Manual or automatic options	Well suited to automatic egg collection
Manure Removal	Scraper or compatible automatic system	Belt manure removal commonly integrated
Automation Integration	Flexible	Strong integration with full automation
House Space Requirement	Requires more horizontal floor space for comparable capacity	Uses more vertical house space
System Complexity	Simpler	Higher
Expansion Planning	Flexible for phased investment	Strong option for intensive expansion
Best Decision Basis	Investment control + simpler operation	Space utilization + integrated automation

LIVI’s current H-type 1200 × 625 × 480 mm system, for example, is available from 3 to 8 tiers, with documented capacities from 108 to 288 birds per cage set depending on tier configuration. This illustrates why H-type systems can place more cage capacity vertically within the poultry house.

When Should You Choose an A Type Layer Cage?

An A Type system is worth considering when:

• initial equipment investment needs to be controlled;
• the farm has sufficient poultry-house floor area;
• simple operation and maintenance are priorities;
• manual, semi-automatic or automatic equipment needs to be selected progressively;
• the project may add automation as production expands.

A Type does not necessarily mean a manual farm. LIVI A Type cages can also integrate nipple drinking, automatic feeding, manure removal and egg collection according to the project configuration.

When Should You Choose an H Type Layer Cage?

An H Type system becomes more relevant when:

• higher bird capacity must be planned within limited house space;
• vertical space utilization is important;
• automatic feeding, drinking, egg collection and manure removal need to operate as an integrated system;
• the project is designed for intensive commercial production;
• future large-scale expansion is part of the farm plan.

LIVI’s H-type systems are designed around multi-tier cage arrangements and can integrate feeding, nipple drinking, egg collection and manure removal equipment.

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A Type Layer Cage Farm Design Solution

Example: 10,000 Layers Farm Solution

Recommended: A Type Layer Cage System

Configuration:

• 4-tier A type cage
• Automatic feeding
• Nipple drinking

Chicken House:

Example:

Length: 80m

Width: 12m

Capacity: 10,000 layers

Starting a Small or Medium Commercial Egg Farm?

Get a customized equipment proposal from Livi poultry engineers.

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Why Choose LIVI A Type Layer Cage System?

LIVI provides more than individual layer cages. The A Type system can be planned together with the poultry house, feeding, drinking, manure handling and egg collection equipment to create a practical solution for commercial layer farms.

1. Project-Based Cage Layout

Every farm has different bird capacity, house dimensions and operating conditions. LIVI plans the cage rows, equipment arrangement and supporting systems according to the actual project instead of applying the same layout to every farm.

2. Flexible Automation Options

The A Type system can be configured from a relatively simple setup to a more automated commercial farm. Feeding, drinking, manure removal and egg collection can be selected according to farm scale, labor availability, power conditions and investment plan.

3. Integrated Poultry Farm Equipment

Cages should not be planned separately from other farm systems. LIVI can coordinate the A Type cages with feeding, drinking, manure removal, egg collection and other supporting equipment, helping ensure that the systems fit the same poultry house layout.

4. Support from Planning to Installation

For new poultry projects, equipment selection often begins before the poultry house is finalized. LIVI can support customers with farm planning, equipment layout, production, installation guidance and technical support, providing a clearer path from initial farm concept to equipment implementation.

5. Experience in Commercial Layer Projects

LIVI A Type cage systems have been supplied for commercial layer projects in different markets. This project experience helps the team evaluate practical factors such as house layout, automation requirements, equipment interfaces and future expansion when preparing a new solution.

6. One Project, One Suitable Solution

The value of working with LIVI is not simply choosing an A Type cage model. It is matching the cage system, poultry house and automation level to the actual farm.

Tell us your layer capacity, poultry house size, farm location and automation requirements, and LIVI will prepare a project-specific equipment proposal.

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FAQ About A Type Layer Cage Systems

1. How much does an A Type layer cage system cost?

The price of an A Type layer cage system depends on farm capacity, cage specification, number of tiers, automation level, poultry house layout, shipping destination and installation scope.

A cage-only quotation will cost less than a complete system with automatic feeding, nipple drinking, manure removal and egg collection. For an accurate quotation, provide the number of layers, poultry house dimensions, farm country and required automation level.

2. How many chickens can an A Type layer cage hold?

Capacity depends on the cage model, number of tiers, doors and birds per door. LIVI currently provides several configurations:

A-Type Configuration	Cage Size	Birds / Set
3-Tier 4-Door	1950 × 350 × 380 mm	96
3-Tier 5-Door	1950 × 350 × 380 mm	90
4-Tier 4-Door	1950 × 350 × 380 mm	128
4-Tier 5-Door	1950 × 350 × 380 mm	120
4-Tier 5-Door	1950 × 450 × 410 mm	160

For example, a 10,000-layer farm using the 160-bird model requires a theoretical minimum of 63 cage sets (10,000 ÷ 160 = 62.5). Final quantity and row arrangement should be confirmed from the poultry house layout rather than capacity calculation alone.

3. What is the difference between A Type and H Type layer cages?

The main differences are structure, stocking layout, automation requirements, land use and investment level.

Factor	A Type Layer Cage	H Type Layer Cage
Structure	A-frame / stepped	Stacked
Typical Farm	Small–medium commercial farms	Larger intensive farms
Space Utilization	Moderate	Higher
Automation	Manual, semi-auto or automatic	Usually higher automation
Initial Investment	Generally lower	Generally higher
Management	Relatively simple	More integrated
Expansion Decision	Flexible for smaller projects	Better suited to high-density planning

A Type is often considered when investment control and simpler operation are priorities. H Type becomes more relevant when land efficiency, larger capacity and integrated automation are major requirements. The final choice should be based on the farm layout rather than bird number alone.

4. Is an A Type layer cage suitable for 10,000 or 20,000 layers?

Yes. An A Type system can be configured for commercial farms in this capacity range, but the number of cage sets and poultry house arrangement must be calculated for each project.

For example:

Required Cage Sets = Target Layer Capacity ÷ Birds per Cage Set

With a 160-bird/set configuration:

Farm Capacity	Theoretical Minimum
5,000 layers	32 sets
10,000 layers	63 sets
20,000 layers	125 sets

These are capacity calculations only, not final engineering quantities. Row length, aisles, feeding equipment, manure removal, ventilation and service areas must be checked before confirming the house design.

LIVI has also published a recent 20,000-layer Nigeria project using A-type cages divided between two houses, illustrating why house-level planning matters rather than simply dividing total birds by cage capacity.

5. Can A Type layer cages use automatic feeding, drinking, manure removal and egg collection?

Yes. A Type cages can be configured at different automation levels according to farm scale, labor conditions, power supply and investment budget.

System	Manual / Basic	Semi-Automatic	Higher Automation
Cage System	✓	✓	✓
Nipple Drinking	✓	✓	✓
Feeding	Manual	Mechanized / Semi-auto	Automatic
Manure Removal	Manual / Scraper	Scraper	Automatic system
Egg Collection	Manual	Manual / Mechanized	Automatic
Central Control	—	Optional	Project-dependent

The best automation level is not necessarily the highest one. A commercial farm should consider labor availability, electricity reliability, house layout, maintenance capability and investment cost before selecting equipment.

6. What poultry house size do I need for an A Type layer cage farm?

There is no single poultry house size for every A Type cage project.

House dimensions depend on:

Bird Capacity → Cage Model → Cage Sets → Number of Rows → Row Length → Aisles → Feeding/Manure Equipment → Ventilation

For example, LIVI’s A-Type models include cage units with a nominal length of 1950 mm, but this dimension alone cannot determine the final poultry house length or width.

Before construction, the supplier should calculate the cage arrangement together with access aisles, equipment interfaces, ventilation and management space. Buyers planning a new farm should therefore confirm the cage layout before finalizing the poultry house dimensions.

7. What information should I provide to get an A Type layer cage quotation?

For an accurate equipment proposal, send the supplier the following project information:

Required Information	Example
Bird Type	Commercial layers
Capacity	10,000 / 20,000 layers
Poultry House	Length × Width × Height
Existing or New House	New / Existing
Cage Preference	A Type
Automation	Manual / Semi-auto / Automatic
Farm Location	Country + project location
Electricity	Voltage / Frequency / Phase
Expansion Plan	Current + future capacity

If the poultry house has not yet been built, provide the land dimensions and target capacity first. LIVI Machinery can then use these inputs to prepare a preliminary cage layout, equipment configuration and quotation before construction.

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