In the egg-laying poultry industry, “eggs failing to fetch good prices” is a common headache for many farmers, and the overlooked “broken egg rate” is the key driver behind this issue. For barn-raised chicken farms, the presence or absence of automatic egg collection machines directly determines the rate of marketable eggs and ultimately impacts farming profits.
Today we examine the harm caused by broken eggs and dissect how automatic egg collection systems address this pain point—particularly the tangible value delivered by floor-level collection systems.
The majority of barn-raised chicken farms in Southeast Asia still collect eggs by hand. While fecal contamination lowers their market grade, eggs are trampled, pecked, or cracked as they roll across the floor. It's almost impossible to stop this damage chain. Daily losses of hundreds or even thousands of eggs are unavoidable, regardless of how rigorously the management is implemented.
In summary, manual collection merely establishes a routine for breakage; it does not lessen it. Upgrades in equipment, particularly automatic egg collection machines, are necessary to actually increase commercial egg yield.
The core function of an automatic egg collection machine is to swiftly transport eggs into a secure conveyor channel the instant they are laid. This eliminates trampling, rolling, and secondary impacts while completely isolating eggs from contact with manure. The stable, uniform conveying process prevents pressure points that cause shell cracks or hairline fractures.
The fully automatic egg collection machine can effectively decrease the contact between staff and the eggs so that the eggs will not be easily contaminated and the sanitation condition of the eggs will be promising. Besides, fully automatic egg collection machines are mostly produced from easy-to-clean and easy-to-disinfect materials, such as galvanized steel plates, which not only contributes to the constant cleaning of the equipment, but also hampers bacteria development and provides a cleaner eggs’ collection space.
Egg collection represents the most easily improved yet often overlooked critical link in the commercial egg value chain.
Take a Southeast Asian barn-raised egg farm as an example:
Before installing Bolong automatic egg collection machines, the broken egg rate reached double digits. After installation, it dropped to single digits, leading to significant operational improvements:Noticeably reduced broken eggs, substantially increased marketable eggs, significantly eased labor pressure, and comprehensively improved barn hygiene.
The client candidly remarked:“Before, we calculated losses daily. Now, we calculate profits daily.”
Automation transforms more than numbers—it elevates the model from pressure-driven farming to profit-driven farming.
Because Bolong automatic egg collection machines are made especially for flat farming settings, they guarantee steady operation, seamless conveying, no egg return, and no belt jams. Even in barns with a high density, they continue to operate efficiently.
The equipment's modular design makes it simple to install, clean, and resistant to corrosion. It can be used in a variety of settings and scales and guarantees high commercial egg rates over time.
Bolong's system is a very profitable investment for farmers because it not only drastically reduces labor costs but also yields significant long-term returns.
"Eggs aren't produced; they're managed," goes an industry saying. The cornerstone of efficient management is selecting the appropriate equipment.
Try the Bolong automatic egg collection machine if your eggs are still selling for less because of high rates of breakage. It lowers breakage at the source, increases the quantity of marketable eggs, and guarantees that each egg is sold for its full value.
Get a customized breakage rate optimization plan for your chicken farm by getting in touch with us right now. This will help you see and measure your farming profits.
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