Poultry manure belt system or poultry manure scraper? Which one suits you?

In modern poultry farming, chicken battery cages are a main method to improve productivity and efficiency. To maximize the performance, auxiliary poultry farm equipment is prevalent adopted. The poultry manure removal system is one crucial part of the whole chicken farm design. A highly effective and stable running chicken manure cleaning system can not only save labor, improve hygiene of the chicken house, but also reduce the accumulation of ammonia, which is conducive to the health of the chicken and level up the egg laying rate.

The main types of manure removal systems include the poultry manure belt system and the poultry manure scraper. Each has its advantages in structure, performance, and application scenarios. So, which one is more suitable for your farm? This article will analyze them for you one by one.

Introduction to the poultry manure belt system

The conveyor belt system collects and transports chicken manure directly to the designated manure collection point through a tape or PP belt installed at the bottom of the cage layer. The manure cleaning process is fully automated, and the operation is continuous and efficient, which is particularly suitable for large-scale laying hen farms.

Main components: conveyor belt, motor, drive wheel, tension wheel, electronic control system, etc.

Applicable scenarios: modern automated laying hen farms, high-density breeding, multi-layer caged chicken houses, etc.

Introduction to the poultry manure scraper system

The scraper-type system uses a scraper installed in the manure ditch, and uses a winch to pull the wire rope to drive the scraper to move back and forth, to scrape the manure out of the manure ditch and complete the cleaning. The system has a relatively simple structure, low investment cost, and easy maintenance.

Main components: scraper, winch, wire rope, directional wheel, motor, etc.

Applicable scenarios: ground breeding, caged chicken houses with a low number of layers, rural small and medium-sized chicken farms, etc.

Comparison between the poultry manure belt system and the scraper system

Operating cost and later maintenance

When choosing a manure cleaning system, many users not only pay attention to the initial price of the equipment, but also care about its operating cost and maintenance convenience during use. The following are the actual performances of the two systems in this regard:

Scraper system: The operating energy consumption is low, and electricity is consumed only when the winch is started to clean the manure, and each operation takes only a few minutes on average. Due to the simple structure and low maintenance difficulty, most farmers can complete basic maintenance, such as replacing wire ropes and adjusting scrapers, by themselves. The accessories are cheap and the later costs are relatively controllable.

Conveyor belt system: Although the operating efficiency is higher, the corresponding electricity bill is slightly higher due to the high frequency of equipment use and long motor operation time. In addition, the belt is a consumable part, especially in high temperature and manure corrosion environments, it is easy to age and break, and needs to be checked and replaced regularly, and the maintenance cost is relatively high. However, if the breeding density is large and the amount of manure is large, the conveyor belt system has a more obvious advantage in saving labor and has a cost recovery advantage in the long run.

How to choose the most suitable manure removal system for you?

Choosing a suitable chicken manure cleaning system should be considered comprehensively in combination with many factors:

Farming scale: Large-scale automated chicken farms recommend the use of conveyor belt systems, while small or initial chicken farms can consider scraper systems.

Chicken house structure: Multi-layer closed chicken houses are more suitable for conveyor belts; ground farming or traditional chicken houses are more flexible to adapt to scrapers.

Investment budget: The initial investment of the conveyor belt system is high, but the operating cost is low; the scraper system is cost-effective and suitable for scenarios with limited budgets.

Dead manure cleaning frequency requirements: Egg farms with high requirements for hygiene standards are recommended to use conveyor belt systems, which support high-frequency cleaning.

Technology and management level: Enterprises with technical teams are more likely to manage conveyor belt systems; ordinary farmers are more suitable for scraper systems with simple mechanical structures.

Customer Case Reference

A medium-sized egg-laying chicken farm in Hunan originally used manual manure cleaning, which had low cleaning efficiency, a strong odor, and affected the health of chickens. After upgrading to a scraper-type manure cleaning system in 2023, only 2 people are required to take turns to operate, and the daily manure cleaning time is shortened from 4 hours to 30 minutes, and the air quality of the chicken house is significantly improved.

An automated egg-laying chicken enterprise in Shandong uses a conveyor belt system, combined with manure drying equipment, to realize the resource utilization of manure and sewage, and increases its income by more than 120,000 yuan each year through the sale of dry chicken manure.

Conclusion

The scraper-type and conveyor belt manure cleaning systems have their own advantages. The key lies in whether they match your chicken house structure, breeding scale, and investment plan. Choosing a suitable system is not only an equipment investment, but also an important step to improve breeding efficiency, improve the environment, and ensure the health of chickens.

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