Are you want to make poultry cage at home. We also made some poultry cages, according to our experience we trying to help how you can make your poultry cage.
First you have to decide how many chicks you want to grow? After giving clear answer of these questions we will go ahead.
Growing chicks at home known as backyard poultry farming.
Backyard poultry farming include grow small number of poultry, such as chickens, ducks, on a small own land area.
It’s mainly done for our personal food consumption, as a hobby, or to provide a local source of eggs and meat. Backyard poultry farming has gained more popularity due to its relatively low initial costs and it gives fresh and locally produced quality poultry products.
However, Backyard poultry farming needs proper care of chicken, their feeding and management to ensure the well-being of the chiken and the quality of their products.
Backyard farming is a traditional way of raising poultry with an average number of birds 5 to 15 by families to meet their own house needs or small side income source. It is not exactly occupation but a supportive household activity.
Types of Poultry Cage
Breeds for backyard poultry farming
This are some common breeds are:
- Kadaknath
- Malay chicken
- Kalinga Brown,
- Giriraja
- Mumbai Desi,
- Rhode Island Red
- CARI Nirbheek.
How to make local chicken poultry cage
You have to need following 6 steps to make a chicken cage.
steps 1: Make a plan and design
Decide on the size of the cage based on the number of chickens you intend to keep. Consider materials, dimensions, and features like nesting boxes and perches.
Step 2: Choose raw material
Poultry structure can be made by wood as well as using of iron and steel materials. First you have to choose how Poultry cage you want for your chicken.
As per availablity of raw material we go ahead how we can design the cage. Both wood and iron structure are good there is less difference in cost as well so you can go both ways as your like.
Since time I made several of poultry cages. With example of iron made structure we continue further.
Aspected Instrument required:
- Raw iron rodes
- Steel or iron plate for water and feed system
- Gather materials such as wood, wire mesh, nails, hinges, and a latch.
- woods (optional*)
- Iron rode cutting machine
- Welding machine
- Platinum for welding
Step 3: Design the cage structure
Build a sturdy wooden frame for the cage, creating the base and sides. Ensure proper ventilation and easy access for cleaning.
You can purchase iron rodes from nearby sodid wastage source. There are many companies that they collect iron raw material from different companies or factories for recycling. One of the best option is go to welding shop definitely you will get it.You have to find place and purchase it.
Then, according to your birds and requirements choose the layer and size of hen cage.
Chiken cage structure
- Measure required iron rode size and cut according it.
- Joint the all rode with the using of welding machine as we made design of chiken cage.
Step 4: Attach mesh with structure
Attach wire mesh to the frame using staples or screws, making sure it’s securely fastened to keep predators out.
Step 5: Joint Roof, Door, Nesting boxes and Perches
Roof: Create a roof using more wood and wire mesh, leaving space for a door.
Door: Attach a door using hinges and a latch for easy access to the interior.
Nesting Boxes: If needed, build nesting boxes within the cage for the hens to lay eggs comfortably.
Perches: Install horizontal perches at various heights to allow the chickens to rest.
Floor: Provide a suitable flooring, such as wood or mesh, that’s easy to clean.
Step 6: Established water and feed system
Accessories: Add water and food containers that are easy to refill and clean.Remember to prioritize the safety and well-being of the chickens when designing and building the cage.
General chicken houses at home:
Poultry farming business plan: 6 easy steps to start
What material used in poultry cage?
Generally poultry made by three material. First is made from wooden structure is best chicken cage as use for comfortablity, second most viable structure made from iron & mesh it’s economic and use more number of birds, third is pvc poultry cage it is portable and it is easy to use.
