{"id":11921,"date":"2025-07-27T09:36:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T01:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/?post_type=blogs&#038;p=11921"},"modified":"2025-12-05T09:37:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T01:37:35","slug":"in-house-egg-collection-system-for-poultry-farms","status":"publish","type":"blogs","link":"https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/es\/blogs\/sistema-de-recogida-de-huevos-en-granjas-avicolas\/","title":{"rendered":"In House Egg Collection System for Poultry Farms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg collection is a daily job on every layer poultry farm, but it does not have to be slow, labor-intensive, or risky for egg quality. With a well-designed <\/span><b>in house egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can move eggs gently and automatically from the cage to a central point, reduce breakage, and free workers for higher-value tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An in house egg collection system is an automatic egg collection line installed inside the poultry house. It uses egg belts, egg conveyors and auto egg collectors to move eggs from each row of cages to a central table or packing area, reducing manual handling, improving hygiene and protecting eggshell quality in commercial egg production.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Does In House Egg Collection Mean in Poultry Farming?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In simple words, <\/span><b>in house egg collection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means that all eggs are collected automatically <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inside<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the chicken house by machines instead of being picked by hand from each cage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a traditional farm, workers walk up and down every row, take eggs from the <\/span><b>layer chicken cage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, put them in trays, and carry them to the packing room. This is slow, tiring, and easy to cause <\/span><b>broken eggs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an <\/span><b>in house egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs gently roll from the cage onto an <\/span><b>egg collection belt<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The belt brings eggs to a <\/span><b>longitudinal egg conveyor<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>egg collector<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or cross conveyor carries them to the central collection table or egg room<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the <\/span><b>chicken egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> turns hundreds or thousands of individual laying points into one smooth, continuous egg flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-627 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4-1.webp\" alt=\"big herdsman In house egg collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4-1-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4-1-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Do Modern Layer Farms Need an In House Egg Collection System?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For small backyard farms, manual collection may still be possible. But for a <\/span><b>commercial poultry farm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with tens of thousands of layers, a <\/span><b>manual egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> quickly becomes a bottleneck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern poultry producers are facing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rising <\/span><b>labor costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and difficulty in hiring experienced workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher standards for food safety and shell <\/span><b>egg quality<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The need for consistent, predictable <\/span><b>egg production<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and packing time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competition from industrial farms using fully <\/span><b>automatic poultry equipment<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An in house <\/span><b>egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps answer these challenges:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Save labor and time<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One operator can manage the <\/span><b>egg collection machine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for several houses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No more long walks along every row of cages to collect eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Protect egg quality<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less handling means fewer micro-cracks and less dirt on the shell<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs are carried by belts and <\/span><b>egg conveyor systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not dropped by hand<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improve farm management<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg flow is more stable and easier to count<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can plan grading, packing and truck loading more precisely<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11744\" src=\"http:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Leading-in-terms-of-level4-e1763534193289.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"667\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Leading-in-terms-of-level4-e1763534193289.webp 1240w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Leading-in-terms-of-level4-e1763534193289-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Leading-in-terms-of-level4-e1763534193289-1024x615.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Leading-in-terms-of-level4-e1763534193289-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Leading-in-terms-of-level4-e1763534193289-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a <\/span><b>livestock breeding equipment manufacturing plant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we see that almost every new <\/span><b>layer cage system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> project above a certain scale now includes an in house egg collection solution as standard\u2014especially for <\/span><b>poultry battery cage systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>H-type layer chicken cage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> housing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Main Components of an In House Egg Collection Line<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A typical <\/span><b>in house egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is made of several coordinated parts. The exact layout may change from farm to farm, but the core idea stays the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Egg Belt on the Chicken Cage<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each row of <\/span><b>layer chicken cage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a <\/span><b>cage egg belt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in front or behind the hens.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs roll gently out of the cage onto this belt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The belt is usually made from special material with enough grip and softness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It must be strong, easy to clean, and suitable for food-related use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the <\/span><b>egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is running, all belts move at the same time and transport the eggs towards the house end.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Longitudinal Conveyor and Auto Egg Collector<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of each row, eggs transfer onto a <\/span><b>longitudinal egg conveyor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is where <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/in-house-egg-collection\/\"><b>in house egg collection<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> really starts to feel like a production line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key parts include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Egg conveyor belt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>egg conveyor chain<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side rails that keep eggs on the belt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guiding plates to change the direction of eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A drive motor with speed control<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>auto egg collector<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will then bring eggs from multiple conveyor lines together and deliver them to a central collecting platform or directly to a <\/span><b>grading and packing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> system.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_591\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-591\" class=\"size-full wp-image-591\" src=\"http:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3.webp\" alt=\"big herdsman In house egg collection\" width=\"690\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3.webp 690w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-300x191.webp 300w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">big herdsman In house egg collection<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>3. Cross Conveyor and Central Egg Collection Point<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For large houses, several cage rows connect to a <\/span><b>cross egg conveyor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><b>egg conveyor system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> runs across the width of the poultry house<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It combines eggs from different rows and tiers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, it delivers them to the <\/span><b>central egg<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> table or egg room<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, workers (or automatic grading machines) can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Count eggs using an <\/span><b>egg counter<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do basic sorting or quality check<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place eggs into trays, racks or onto a separate <\/span><b>egg processing line<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Does an In House Egg Collection System Work Step by Step?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand the value of an <\/span><b>automatic egg collector<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it helps to see the daily working cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hens lay eggs in the cages<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs gently roll onto the cage belt of each <\/span><b>poultry layer cage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The belt position and slope are carefully designed so that the <\/span><b>health of the chicken<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and egg safety both are protected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start the egg belts<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the operator presses start on the <\/span><b>control system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, all egg belts in that house begin moving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eggs move to the house end<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs travel slowly along the belts. The speed is set so eggs do not bump against each other too hard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transfer to the longitudinal conveyor<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs slide from the cage belt onto the <\/span><b>egg conveyor belt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the end of each row, guided by smooth plates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eggs join the cross conveyor<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longitudinal conveyors discharge eggs onto a <\/span><b>cross egg conveyor system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may run inside the house or bring eggs to a separate packing room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Central egg collection and packing<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workers at the collection station <\/span><b>collect eggs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, perform quick visual inspection, and <\/span><b>pack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> them into trays or load them into an <\/span><b>egg grading and packing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The whole <\/span><b>egg collection process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is easy to control, and the <\/span><b>egg collection system is designed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so one person can oversee multiple rows, instead of many people walking inside the house.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-625\" src=\"http:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-1.webp\" alt=\"big herdsman In house egg collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-1-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-1-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Design Options for Different Cage Systems and Poultry Houses<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every <\/span><b>poultry farm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is different, so an experienced <\/span><b>poultry equipment manufacturer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must design the <\/span><b>egg collection systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> according to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House length, width and height<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of <\/span><b>layer cage system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (A-type, multi-tier or single tier)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of birds, daily <\/span><b>egg production<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and farm expansion plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether eggs go to an in-house packing room or a separate egg center<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical design options include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>A-Type Layer Cage with Short House<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shorter <\/span><b>egg conveyor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> distances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple cross conveyor inside the house<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic choice for medium-scale farms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Turnkey Poultry House with Central Egg Room<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs from several houses are brought to one <\/span><b>central egg collection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> area<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher level of <\/span><b>automation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and integration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often chosen by large farms and contractors building <\/span><b>turnkey poultry farm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> projects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a livestock equipment manufacturer, we usually design the <\/span><b>poultry cage system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>egg collection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>manure cleaning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>ventilation system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>drinking system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> together, so everything matches from the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Benefits for Egg Quality, Breakage Rate and Hygiene<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For B2B buyers, it is not enough to say \u201cautomatic is better.\u201d You want to know what exactly improves on your farm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Fewer Broken Eggs<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gentle belt speed, smooth transfer and <\/span><b>radiant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> low-impact turns help reduce cracks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No stacking of eggs in buckets or trays during manual collection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On many farms, moving from manual to an <\/span><b>automatic egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has reduced breakage by several percentage points<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even a small reduction in broken eggs brings clear profit when you are handling hundreds of thousands of eggs per day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-624\" src=\"http:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-2.webp\" alt=\"big herdsman In house egg collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-2.webp 600w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-2-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1-2-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Cleaner Shell Eggs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because eggs move on belts instead of staying long inside the cage front:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less chance of contact with <\/span><b>chicken manure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or dirty cage surfaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shorter time between laying and collection, which improves <\/span><b>egg quality<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easier to keep the <\/span><b>poultry house<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hygiene under control<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaner eggs are easier to sell at a higher grade, and they meet the stricter requirements of <\/span><b>egg processing equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and supermarkets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Better Biosecurity and Worker Safety<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workers no longer need to walk through every row and tier<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less dust inhalation, better ergonomic conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In houses with <\/span><b>poultry manure removal system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>automatic poultry farm equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the overall risk of disease spread decreases, because less movement is needed inside the flock<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_625\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-625\" class=\"size-full wp-image-625\" src=\"http:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-1.webp\" alt=\"big herdsman In house egg collection\" width=\"600\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-1.webp 600w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-1-300x170.webp 300w, https:\/\/bigherdsman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2-1-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-625\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">big herdsman In house egg collection<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>How In House Egg Collection Reduces Labor and Operating Costs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest reasons that large <\/span><b>poultry farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>engineering contractors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> choose in house egg collection is labor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a manual farm:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may need a team of workers during peak <\/span><b>egg collecting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone is sick or absent, egg collection becomes slower<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labor cost continues to rise in many countries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an <\/span><b>automatic egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One or two operators can manage egg collection in several houses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system runs at the same speed every day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overtime and peak-season labor pressure are lower<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you calculate payback time, you can consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reduction of labor costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (workers per house \u00d7 working hours)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increase egg<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> saleable rate (fewer broken eggs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More predictable <\/span><b>poultry farming operations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and easier management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many of our customers, the investment into in house egg collection is recovered within a few years, especially when integrated into a new <\/span><b>layer house<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>automatic poultry farming equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Integration with Other Poultry Farming Equipment<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A modern <\/span><b>poultry farming solutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> package is rarely just one machine. In house egg collection is most powerful when combined with other systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical integrated package:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Poultry cage system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (A-type or H-type)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automatic feeding systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (feed trough or chain feeding)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nipple drinking system<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manure removal system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with belts and manure conveyor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ventilation and climate control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a good indoor environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>In house egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with belts and conveyors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because we are a <\/span><b>livestock equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>poultry equipment manufacturer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we can match all these systems from the design stage. That means:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All motors, shafts, belts and control boxes work together<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>automatic poultry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> solutions share a unified <\/span><b>control system<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is easier to expand the farm or upgrade from semi-automatic to <\/span><b>fully automatic equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> later<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Key Technical Points to Consider Before Purchasing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a <\/span><b>poultry equipment supplier<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or farm owner is planning to buy an <\/span><b>egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, several technical questions should be checked:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Capacity and speed<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many eggs per hour must the <\/span><b>egg collection machine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> handle?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can the conveyor speed be adjusted?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compatibility with cage type<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the <\/span><b>cage system in poultry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A-type or H-type?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many tiers and how long is each row?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>House design<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House length, width and height<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position of the <\/span><b>chicken house<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doors and egg room<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether eggs need to cross roads or go to another building<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automation level<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will eggs go only to a manual <\/span><b>egg collecting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> table?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or must the system connect to <\/span><b>automatic egg collection equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>egg grader<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a full <\/span><b>egg production line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Materials and durability<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of galvanized or stainless parts in high-wear areas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality of belts and chains for long life in dusty environments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An experienced <\/span><b>poultry equipment manufacturer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can propose several layout options and show drawings, so the <\/span><b>poultry producer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can choose the best balance between investment and performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Our Role as a Livestock Breeding Equipment Manufacturer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a <\/span><b>livestock breeding equipment manufacturing plant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our focus is on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing <\/span><b>poultry farm equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that fits real farm conditions, not just catalog drawings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing complete systems: <\/span><b>poultry cage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>egg collection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>manure removal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>ventilation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>feeding and drinking systems<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting <\/span><b>poultry production<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>egg production projects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>turnkey poultry farm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> construction in different climates and markets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We work mainly with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large and medium-scale <\/span><b>poultry farms<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Egg production companies<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engineering contractors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>agricultural technology service companies<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investors who need a reliable partner for full <\/span><b>poultry farming business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> development<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because we design and produce equipment ourselves, and not only trade it, we can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust the <\/span><b>cage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>manure removal system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>ventilation system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> according to local feed, climate and building materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer <\/span><b>products and services tailored<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the specific needs of poultry farmers in each country<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide after-sales support, spare parts, and training for operators and technicians<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Maintenance, Cleaning and Daily Management Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the best <\/span><b>battery cage system for poultry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or egg collection line needs basic daily care to keep running smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some practical tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Daily checks<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk along the ends of the belts and conveyors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for eggs stuck at transfer points<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen for strange noises from motors or chains<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weekly cleaning<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove dust from motor covers and <\/span><b>control equipment<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean egg guides and rails where <\/span><b>chicken droppings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or dust may accumulate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check tension of egg belts and conveyor chains<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preventive maintenance<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lubricate moving parts (according to the manufacturer\u2019s manual)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace worn-out parts before they fail during peak production<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a small stock of key spares on the farm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training for workers<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train staff how to start and stop the <\/span><b>automated system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> correctly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show them how to respond if an egg jam occurs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make basic cleaning and inspection part of the daily routine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good management keeps the <\/span><b>egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reliable, protects eggs, and ensures the return on investment stays strong for many years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions About In House Egg Collection<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Can an in house egg collection system be added to an existing poultry farm?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Many farms upgrade from manual to automatic egg collection. We evaluate the existing <\/span><b>poultry cage system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>chicken coop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> size, and egg room layout to design a suitable <\/span><b>egg conveyor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>egg collector<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> solution that can be installed with minimum interruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is an automatic egg collector suitable for small farms?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the scale. For very small farms, <\/span><b>manual egg collection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may still be enough. But once you manage several thousand layers, an <\/span><b>automatic egg collector<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and simple <\/span><b>egg collection system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can already save time and labor. We can design systems for both medium and large farms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Will the egg belts hurt the hens or cause stress?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The <\/span><b>egg collection belts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do not disturb the birds. Eggs roll gently from the front of the <\/span><b>layer chicken cage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while hens stay comfortably inside the cage. The <\/span><b>cage is designed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that egg movement and bird welfare are both taken care of.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can the system handle different egg sizes?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The design of the <\/span><b>egg conveyor belt systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and guides allows the collection of standard commercial egg sizes. Very small or misshaped eggs may require careful grading later, but the <\/span><b>egg collection machine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can transport them safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How long does an in house egg collection system last?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With correct installation, regular cleaning and simple maintenance, the system can serve for many years. Belts and some wearing parts may need replacement over time, but the main frames, drives and <\/span><b>poultry cage system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will stay in service across several production cycles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>In house egg collection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an automatic system that collects eggs inside the poultry house using belts and conveyors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It replaces manual egg picking, reduces <\/span><b>labor costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and improves egg hygiene and quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The system includes cage egg belts, longitudinal conveyors, cross conveyors and a <\/span><b>central egg collection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> station.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is ideal for <\/span><b>layer cage systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>poultry battery cage systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and modern high-density poultry houses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a <\/span><b>livestock breeding equipment manufacturer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we design complete solutions: cage, egg collection, feeding, drinking, manure removal and ventilation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With correct design and maintenance, an in house egg collection system delivers fast payback, stable operation and better control of your egg production business.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Egg collection is a daily job on every layer poultry farm, but it does not have to be slow, labor-intensive, or risky for egg quality. 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