In 2024, LIVI Poultry Equipment partnered with GreenField Farms Ltd. in Ogun State to install a fully automated 20 000-bird H-type layer cage system. The project delivered a 23 % increase in egg output and a 30 % reduction in labor cost within the first laying cycle.
Project Background & Client Goals
GreenField Farms is a mid-scale Nigerian agribusiness that needed to scale from 8 000 layers to 20 000 layers without expanding land use. Their primary objectives were:
· Raise egg production uniformity to ≥ 96 %
· Cut daily labor hours from 12 to 4
· Reach ROI within 24 months
Key Performance Targets
Stocking density: 22 birds/m²
Mortality target: < 0.5 % monthly
Feed conversion: 2.05 kg feed per dozen eggs
Projected egg yield: 19 400 eggs/day at peak
System Specifications
LIVI supplied a 4-tier H-type layer cage system engineered for 20 000 birds. Hot-dip galvanized Q235 steel frames ensure a 20-year lifespan under Nigeria’s humid conditions. Each 1200mm*625mm*480mm cage cell houses 16 birds, achieving high density without compromising welfare.
| Component | Spec | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| H-Type Cage Tiers | 4 tiers, 144 birds/set | 140sets |
| Automatic Feeding Trolley | 0.75 kW, 150 m/min | 4 units |
| Manure Removal Belt | PP belt, 1.5 kW motor | 8 lines |
| Egg Collection Conveyor | Soft-claw, 0.4 kW | 2 lines |
Installation Timeline
- Week 1-2 Site survey & custom house design
- Week 3-4 Container shipment Qingdao → Lagos
- Week 5-6 Steel structure & cage assembly
- Week 7 Automation wiring & testing
- Week 8 Staff training & hand-over
Operational Results After 6 Months
Data collected from GreenField’s flock management software shows measurable gains:
Economic Impact: With an average farm-gate price of $1.1（₦1 600 ）per crate (30 eggs), daily revenue rose from $658 (₦960 000) to $846 (₦1 235 000), yielding an extra $5655 (₦8.25 million) monthly.
Customer Testimonial
“Switching to LIVI’s H-type layer cages was the best investment we made. We now collect 97 % of eggs clean and crack-free, and my team spends more time on flock health rather than manual chores.” — Mr. Tunde Adeyemi, COO GreenField Farms
