Topics:
Animal Refresher, Poultry Science
Floor Space Requirement for Layer in Cage System
Floor space requirement for a layer in a cage system is:
- 10 × 12 inches and height of 14 inches per layer
- 12 × 14 inches and height of 16 inches per layer
- 14 × 15 inches and height of 16 inches per layer
- 14 × 16 inches and height of 17 inches per layer — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 14 × 16 inches and height of 17 inches per layer
In the cage system (battery cage), the floor space per layer is 14 × 16 inches with a height of 17 inches per bird.
Housing Systems for Poultry
| System | Used For | Floor Space |
|---|---|---|
| Cage/Battery system | Layers only | 14 × 16 × 17 inch³ per bird |
| Deep litter system | Both broiler & layers | 3.5–4 sq ft per bird |
| Folding unit system | Both | 1 sq ft (house) + 3 sq ft (run) = 4 sq ft total |
Cage Layer Fatigue
- Layers in cage systems are susceptible to cage layer fatigue — a type of osteoporosis due to calcium, phosphorus, and Vitamin D deficiencies combined with lack of exercise.
- Calcium is continuously withdrawn from bones for eggshell formation when dietary calcium is insufficient.
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