IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTOMATIC EGG-COLLECTING CHICKEN CAGES WITHOUT ELECTRICITY IN SUPPORTING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF CHICKEN EGG FARMERS IN PASURUAN
Keywords:
Chiken Coop Technology Innovation, Automatic Egg Collector, Egg Productivity, Layer Farming, Livestrock Technlogy InnovationAbstract
Pasuruan Regency is one of the largest chicken egg production centers in East Java. However, farmers in this region often face problems related to suboptimal cage management, fluctuations in egg production, and difficulties in maintaining cage hygiene. To overcome these problems, an automatic egg collection cage without electricity was implemented at the Yayasan Syarif Hidayatullah (YSH) farm in Pasuruan.
The implementation method consists of several stages: planning, which includes surveying and determining needs; technical design and manufacture of cages; training farmers on cage operation and maintenance; field implementation; and evaluation and design improvement. The cages, designed using iron wire, have an automatic egg collection mechanism that reduces the risk of egg damage and simplifies the cleaning process.
Results from the implementation showed a significant increase in the number of eggs produced, from 2,500 eggs per day to 3,000 eggs per day, with a reduction in egg breakage rates. In addition, the automated system reduces the farmer's workload and improves the cleanliness of the coop, which impacts the chickens' health.
This activity concludes that automatic egg collection chicken cages without electricity can increase egg productivity, reduce operational costs, and support the sustainability of livestock businesses.
