Indonesia Type A Layer Cage Project: Boosting Farm Profitability with Data-Driven Design

As Indonesia's poultry sector modernizes, farms need equipment that delivers measurable results against local challenges like tropical humidity and labor shortages. Our Type A Layer Cage System was deployed at a partner farm in Lampung to provide a scalable, high-efficiency solution tailored to these exact conditions.

The Challenge: Maximizing Yield in a Humid Climate

Our partner, a mid-sized layer farm with 15,000 birds, struggled with:

Heat Stress: High temperatures caused a 15% drop in feed intake during peak dry season.

Labor Intensity: Manual feeding and egg collection required 6 full-time workers.

Disease Pressure: High ammonia levels from poor waste management led to frequent respiratory issues.

Egg Quality: Dirty and cracked eggs made up nearly 8% of total production.

The Solution: A System Built for the Tropics

We installed a 3-Tier A-Type Cage System featuring:

Corrosion-Resistant Build: Heavy-duty hot-dip galvanized steel, tested to withstand >90% humidity for a 15+ year lifespan.

Optimized Stocking Density: Houses 25% more birds per square meter than single-tier systems, maximizing land value.

Integrated Automation: Retrofit-ready design for automated feeding, nipple drinking, and manure belt systems.

The Data-Driven Results

Within 12 months of installation, the farm achieved significant, measurable improvements:

Key Benefits Realized

Climate Control: The A-frame design ensures constant airflow, keeping birds cool and reducing heat stress mortality by 60% .

Labor Savings: Automated manure belts and central egg collection cut daily cleaning and collection time by 3.5 hours.

Improved Biosecurity: The raised design and dry manure reduce ammonia levels and break the disease cycle.

Higher Profit Margins: Cleaner, crack-free eggs command a premium price in local markets, boosting net income.

Conclusion

This project demonstrates that the right equipment, tailored for Indonesia's environment, delivers more than just operational upgrades—it provides a clear return on investment. By focusing on data-backed results like reduced mortality and higher egg grades, Tobetter's Type A Layer Cage is helping Indonesian farmers build more profitable and sustainable businesses.