Page 32 - poultry farming

Advantages of the battery cage system

 Birds are secure from predators and thieves

 Easy collection of eggs

 Control of diseases and pests is easier.

 A record of individual birds can be kept easily.

 Efficient use of space. Many birds can be kept on a small

piece of land.

 Broiler chicken gain weight fast due to lack of exercise

 Culling can be done easily.

 Poultry vices are greatly controlled.

 Birds are protected from thieves and wild animals

 Easy identification of unproductive birds.

 Food and water cannot easily be contaminated by drop-
pings.

 Control of parasites and diseases is easy.

Disadvantages of the battery cage system

 There is limited space for physical exercises.

 It is expensive to construct cages./to start

 It is tiresome to feed the birds.

 It requires skilled labour

 Birds need much attention