Poultry raising is an act of raising birds including chickens, ducks and turkeys. These birds are raised by farmers primarily for their yummy meat or their protein rich eggs. Caging these types of birds is a very common method of caring for them. In this article we will discuss the pros and cons of cage systems. We will also discover what it means to take good care of birds and it up to how farmers can earn, and the novel ideas in concerns of cage systems.
Cage systems are systems in which the birds dwell in individual cages, which are built in a tall production that are stacked on each other. This setup has a range of advantages which can benefit both the farmers as well as the birds:
Easy to Take Care Of: You can check on each bird easily, since the birds are all in separate cages. The caretaker can observe and determine which bird is not well, or behaving out of character. Helping to keep the birds healthy.”
Fewer Diseases: The birds in different cages are not in the vicinity of each other, so the chances of infecting each other become less. If one species gets sick, it is less likely to infect the rest because they are not in close quarters.
Easy Egg Collection: When the birds lay the egg, the egg can simply roll down, into a dedicated collection tray. This allows farmers to easily collect the eggs without having to disturb the birds. This not only saves time but also efforts for the farmers.
Life for Birds: The biggest issue with cage systems is that birds are kept in cages. It restricts their ability to roam freely, frolic and participate in natural activities such as ground pecking, scratching and dust bathing. Constraining birds in small cages takes away their will to explore and naturally it makes birds less happy.
Maintain Cage Hygiene: It is essential to keep the cages clean. Farmers have to be sure to constantly clean the cages of the birds to remove any waste and keep the living space of the birds. Even for a bird in a cage, it should have plenty of space to move around comfortably.