Battery Cage VS Deep Litter System | WHICH IS BETTER?

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  • Опубліковано 4 лют 2025

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  • @FarmUp
    @FarmUp  4 роки тому +38

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    Email: farmuppoultry@gmail.com

    • @sofiasminifarmnegros2041
      @sofiasminifarmnegros2041 4 роки тому

      Hi Daniel good day. I'd like to acquire your fertile eggs to be delivered to Philippines.
      How much it would cost for the minimum orders including shipping?
      Thank you.

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому +1

      Email farmuppoultry@gmail.com

    • @halygroovesofficial6967
      @halygroovesofficial6967 2 роки тому

      Im interested sir

    • @ppradhan5761
      @ppradhan5761 Рік тому

      @@sofiasminifarmnegros2041 jd

    • @ScaniaVRx
      @ScaniaVRx Рік тому

      Hi, are the seminars still happening?

  • @eightyseven9148
    @eightyseven9148 3 роки тому +154

    Who else spends their time watching Dr Daniel's videos like series.. One after the other. 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

  • @mashdenny
    @mashdenny 4 роки тому +114

    I started with 200 broilers two Fridays back. Thanks for the informative channel. Watching all the way from South Africa.

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому +2

      You're welcome.

    • @amogelangm3250
      @amogelangm3250 4 роки тому +2

      Hi Dennis. Congratulations man!!!! Where in SA?

    • @mashdenny
      @mashdenny 4 роки тому +8

      @@amogelangm3250 in Limpopo. Jane Furse to be specific

    • @ameliasong209
      @ameliasong209 4 роки тому +7

      You will make the farm bigger. When you need to expand your farm building, please contact me, Regards

    • @lethaboseloana3318
      @lethaboseloana3318 4 роки тому +2

      @@mashdenny warra, one day we may be in contact. frm ZB

  • @judybhaskaran5721
    @judybhaskaran5721 2 роки тому +16

    "Thou shalt not judge" and "Follow your conscience" but "I'll never, never keep my birds in cages". Speaks a lot about you Dr.Daniel. The biggest challenge is when we become commercially successful or face crisis we forget our farming principles. On the other hand your objectives outweight your wealthiness.
    Your passion is a great inspiration especially to those farmers in Africa and developing Nations.
    It not just important to have commercial success but we need to keep in mind the life of farm animals and their right to a good life in their life time. I would still stress barnyard poultry are a way more safe and happier than unhappy caged birds.

  • @Postingbmwm4
    @Postingbmwm4 4 роки тому +129

    Who Else Wished They Did Poultry Farming While They Were Teens
    👇

    • @Rageedii
      @Rageedii 4 роки тому +4

      It is never about age, 30 sano ayaan jiraa hawshaanna waan ku jiraa, 800 layers ayaan marsiinayanaa hadda. Do it now sister, you look nothing more than a teenager.

    • @LibaaxTopG
      @LibaaxTopG 4 роки тому +3

      It's never too late. Make it happen.

    • @AMANFIFARMS
      @AMANFIFARMS 4 роки тому +8

      Never too late... started mine with 1500 layers in 2019 and now at 2500 at age 40...by 50 I will be at 100,000birds

    • @twapewantaimo2310
      @twapewantaimo2310 3 роки тому +1

      I wish that too

    • @305miamiclassics
      @305miamiclassics 3 роки тому +1

      I am doing it right now.

  • @sleepeasy4697
    @sleepeasy4697 4 роки тому +43

    Please make a video and show us how to clean the deep litter system poultry house effective.

    • @flotastyfood
      @flotastyfood 3 роки тому +1

      I really want to know this because for more birds like 500 or more is stressful, do you move the birds out or how....

    • @Oyzatt
      @Oyzatt 4 місяці тому

      @@flotastyfood for more effective management, put as little as 100 birds in one space. Things will be very easy that way

  • @pistolpeds
    @pistolpeds 3 роки тому +3

    This guy's brain is running so fast that I don't think his mouth can keep up with it. Love him. I wonder if his patients can keep up ?

  • @richardbaraka80
    @richardbaraka80 Рік тому +1

    Wode Maya aka Ghanaian baby brought me here, big up for your inspirational series

  • @jerome6246
    @jerome6246 4 роки тому +48

    Nice Video Daniel . You give a fairly balanced argument for deep litter vs cages (although you are clearly biased against the battery cage system) .I agree with your assessment-Cages are more commercially viable -less labor required for maintenance,less space,easier disease control and egg collection (lower risk of damage and vices )and cleaning.I think the manure from cages is better because it’s pure and not mixed as is the case with deep litter . deep litter manure depends on what material was used initially (coffee husks/wood shavings ) and how long it spends in the chicken house as well as effects of water spillage which make it harden .It can be quite exothermic when applied directly to plants causing wilting .
    Having tried out both free range and deep litter ,I understand the moral dilemma with cage system . But I believe as a farmer you have to set out clear goals and follow through. Chicken should be free to roam around but we still keep them in enclosures so as to manage their production more effectively. Battery cage system takes this to an extreme many are uncomfortable with .

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому +23

      Thanks Jerome. Awesome assessment there. And yes, I'm clearly biased 😅...but at least everyone knows that.

    • @peterdarlings3329
      @peterdarlings3329 Рік тому

      ​@@FarmUp😂😂😂❤

    • @werekoaacomfort2741
      @werekoaacomfort2741 Рік тому

      😊

  • @mikrampersad2348
    @mikrampersad2348 4 роки тому +7

    His energy alone in the first minute got my like. Stay passionate about poultry my brother

  • @kinglion2174
    @kinglion2174 4 роки тому +7

    Watching this channel from Kenya it's of much help thanks Daniel

  • @luwama.2311
    @luwama.2311 4 роки тому +7

    So Glad to be part of this channel at the early stages learn so much from you.

  • @Frame888
    @Frame888 2 роки тому +4

    This is a Very good idea and advise for new farmers brother ❤️ thank you
    (I'm from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰)

  • @roanpelota934
    @roanpelota934 4 роки тому +26

    your so kind to animal i admire you in caring your bird God bless .

  • @mmaditshabamlandeni3861
    @mmaditshabamlandeni3861 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you so much for the videos, they are so educational. I would also like to go into poultry farming. I think deep litter is the best but due to my limited space i have to go for cages

  • @bettywekesa8139
    @bettywekesa8139 4 роки тому +15

    So educative. I like the way you have explained everything. Thanks so much .

  • @felixagada4787
    @felixagada4787 2 роки тому

    Great explanations..much love from an Agric engineer from Nigeria

  • @MsMyra22
    @MsMyra22 3 роки тому +3

    So happy to see that you don't use cages. Chickens feel pain as well.Thanks for raising them humanely.

  • @favoriteswubby
    @favoriteswubby 4 роки тому +5

    I laughed when you said that your chickens love you too. When you said that, the hen that you were holding, took a look at you and flew away. 🐔🐔🐔😁😁😁

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому +2

      Hahaha. Well, i give it it's freedom

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому +2

      Hahaha. Well, i give it it's freedom

    • @afolabialex9652
      @afolabialex9652 4 роки тому

      They both complement each other effort. There is no friendship in poultry, you feed them they layer eggs for you.lt is purely besiness.

  • @AbelFarm
    @AbelFarm 5 днів тому

    funny to see how much grow this channel now (2025). Congratulations Daniel. I'm following

  • @justiceminah8833
    @justiceminah8833 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you my brother, you really are a good teacher. All these information came handy and useful. We are in the planning phase of starting this business

  • @yonnahsalach1727
    @yonnahsalach1727 4 роки тому +5

    watching from Eldoret Kenya, you are such an inspiration champ

  • @jkaaya3639
    @jkaaya3639 2 роки тому

    My brother your doing good job 👏 l am from tanzania 🇹🇿

  • @nkhumbabanda6739
    @nkhumbabanda6739 3 роки тому +1

    I will be getting some layers too, watching all the way from Zambia, thank you for you information

  • @elizabethbekoe381
    @elizabethbekoe381 3 роки тому

    Daniel ..l for not know you ..but with your ambition .& Desire ..education being key ..you will reach the sky..from med doctor ..to an inspirational poultry farmer ..eii lm happy for you ..ho high 👍🙏

  • @immortal8178
    @immortal8178 Рік тому

    So glad to hear you can’t and won’t use cages - bless your soul ❤

  • @mbalizulu1737
    @mbalizulu1737 Рік тому

    Your videos are so informative.
    Thank you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏿
    Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @nehachoudhary6830
    @nehachoudhary6830 7 місяців тому

    Sir You explained way better than my teacher thankyou so much 😊

  • @KP_BW
    @KP_BW 4 роки тому

    You’re the best. Botswana 🇧🇼 here

  • @belindakani9001
    @belindakani9001 4 роки тому +3

    Very insightful especially for someone like me who's doing research & planning to start

  • @MarioChukwuma
    @MarioChukwuma 2 місяці тому

    😂😂very enthusiastic about your work, thank you for your video, I wish you all the luck👍🏾

  • @dramanirichard3073
    @dramanirichard3073 2 роки тому

    Real you're so inspirational kind of a person I like you and help me I need to start egg business am in kasese

  • @graceronoh5953
    @graceronoh5953 Рік тому

    🇰🇪 kenya watch it every day

  • @turolifetv590
    @turolifetv590 3 роки тому

    You have a perfect chicken system bro..some people call it holistic approach..with hen and roaster together in cage you have definitely better produce eggs more natural with perfect nutrients for consumption..Kodus Bro happy farming.

  • @avrilnanjala1041
    @avrilnanjala1041 4 роки тому

    Can't stop watching your videos am being inspired time to time thanks brother n be blessed ....watching from Kenya 🇰🇪

  • @perusinabanja9105
    @perusinabanja9105 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you for the advice. Just got to know about your channel as suggested by UA-cam. So inspiring.God bless you and your business 😊

  • @a.queenievlog5242
    @a.queenievlog5242 3 роки тому

    Hi Daniel, I'm planning to raise 500 chicks on my poultry farm. Thank you for your tips.

  • @JoyDubai
    @JoyDubai 4 роки тому +10

    Iam out, i will never think of battery cage system again. The reason why i wanted it was because of easy management since i wont be at the farm 24/7, secondly the labour is way cheaper and lastly, eggs dont easily break as they just roll and boom ready for collection and also easy to clean etc...... Okay after your detailed explanation, i will never use battery system. Oh i love chicken breast but not bruised with with cages...

    • @AMANFIFARMS
      @AMANFIFARMS 4 роки тому +3

      Battery cages which is what I use at my farm will save you a ton of money, and lots headache over time... especially disease control

    • @sonitabaraka
      @sonitabaraka Рік тому +1

      ​@@AMANFIFARMSthis people are just being emotional. When it comes to business, I believe one should use what is profitable otherwise even for cows which is more profitable in zero grazing we will be told to go back to traditional cows whose production is so low. This is business, they should stop with their nonsense sentiments n emotions.🙄🙄

    • @Teacher_Evans
      @Teacher_Evans 26 днів тому

      ​@@AMANFIFARMSexactly.

  • @SylvercanSylvercan
    @SylvercanSylvercan 11 місяців тому

    Indeed I would like to visit ur Farm

  • @mabelntefre4321
    @mabelntefre4321 4 роки тому +18

    I am for deep litter system. Watching birds in the cages always leave me feeling sad being that it's a maximum prison for a harmless creature.
    As usual, you did an excellent job in this video 👍

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you

    • @monicamussasa8635
      @monicamussasa8635 4 роки тому +2

      I think the same it not good for the animal

    • @comfortokolo8616
      @comfortokolo8616 4 роки тому +1

      Not good for animal and not good for humans either. Cage free organic is best way to go

  • @skhumbuzomajola9296
    @skhumbuzomajola9296 3 роки тому

    Thanks Dr am from south Africa I learn more from this school

  • @simonnkhoma3731
    @simonnkhoma3731 4 роки тому +3

    I love the way you explain, am watching you from Morocco

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you

  • @osagieesere2867
    @osagieesere2867 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks for this. Was just thinking of which to go with.

  • @yusifsidik5055
    @yusifsidik5055 3 роки тому +1

    I will like to use both systems. I like them all

  • @haftudesalegn8491
    @haftudesalegn8491 2 роки тому

    Thanks brother leaned alot i love chickens in the near future i will be able to have big chickens farm . I want to get more lesson from u pls keep it up.

  • @kennydea8489
    @kennydea8489 4 роки тому +3

    Love the channel. Watching all the way from the South Pacific (Solomon Islands)

  • @nanakorankyewaa8764
    @nanakorankyewaa8764 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much, very insightful, started mine last Tuesday, using the deep litter system, ur teaching will be a gud help for me # From Ghana

    • @AMANFIFARMS
      @AMANFIFARMS 4 роки тому

      I started mine in 2019, in Ghana as well... link up

  • @abiolaadeola1937
    @abiolaadeola1937 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Dr Daniel, for your HONEST OPINION, about Poultry farming.

  • @mustaphanma563
    @mustaphanma563 3 роки тому

    This is Mustapha from Nigeria

  • @ahmadreshad4188
    @ahmadreshad4188 4 роки тому +5

    Am quite amaze by you n your job ,concerning the poultry farm, you r such a nice guy really helpful. Thanks a lot....
    One thing has cross my mind n that oblige me to ask a simple question to you, please can you make a video that shows how the chicken lays there eggs, n how you pick them all,,, plz don't mind thanks in advance, take care

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому +2

      I sure will make this video

  • @MrJojomylove
    @MrJojomylove 3 роки тому +1

    Subscribed ! Thank you for the look at the different systems.

  • @othowodolla8767
    @othowodolla8767 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for being honest

  • @margaretkhasandi2828
    @margaretkhasandi2828 Рік тому

    The Kenyan pharmacist is here for knowledge!

  • @juniasshitenda479
    @juniasshitenda479 Рік тому

    I like your system Mr Daniel.

  • @judithak4426
    @judithak4426 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks teacher ee kozi Doctor .

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому +1

      😅😅😍

  • @nehemiahnaga3135
    @nehemiahnaga3135 4 роки тому +4

    Already looking forward towards your next video. God bless.

  • @christinenandawula8094
    @christinenandawula8094 Рік тому

    Thank for teaching the nation

  • @olanipekunfatai8553
    @olanipekunfatai8553 2 роки тому

    I really appreciate your videos I started 4weeks ago but my chicken are not big

  • @adekunlealexander3728
    @adekunlealexander3728 2 роки тому

    This is awesome and you are also a genuine man
    But please can you educate me on the vaccine to give them from day one till six months

  • @janenakato2246
    @janenakato2246 3 роки тому

    Hey Dr Daniel am new hia buh am already enjoying your videos

  • @rosenyang3622
    @rosenyang3622 4 роки тому

    I am in Cameroon. U are a great person. Thanks for all you do. I am motivated and will start my poultry immediately. Bless You

  • @pkom6418
    @pkom6418 4 роки тому +4

    If you are speaking from the economic perspective, then it is better to use battery cages to raise layer but from a moral standpoint, I agree that the deep-litter system is best. Great video.

  • @kgosisonofthelivinggod9250
    @kgosisonofthelivinggod9250 3 роки тому

    Thank you Sir for the information, it is a form of giving and a heart that gives receives abundantly.

  • @noncebamgidi770
    @noncebamgidi770 3 роки тому

    I wish I saw this video, years back. Very educational and well articulated.
    Its Deep litter system for me, cage system looks like prisoner. 🇿🇦

  • @mamazen6788
    @mamazen6788 4 роки тому +1

    Happy farming!goodluck on ur farm.stayblessed

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you

  • @tinykingdom23
    @tinykingdom23 Рік тому

    love you guys from Vietnam

  • @libusengtsolo2709
    @libusengtsolo2709 6 місяців тому

    Im going to start soon and i dont jave monet for cages.my question is,how will i clean the poop.and how should the floor be structured?

  • @princeackom4847
    @princeackom4847 2 місяці тому

    Please, how do you clean in the deep litter system

  • @1987uderscorefide
    @1987uderscorefide 2 роки тому

    That's good idea go ahead I too I will join you into the business

  • @ZaneleM2024
    @ZaneleM2024 Рік тому

    Good day Dr. Daniel. Thanks for the informative video. How many labourers would you recommend for a deep litter system? Is there a ratio I can apply?

  • @onalennamolosiwa4180
    @onalennamolosiwa4180 4 роки тому

    I hv been watching ur videos Nd um rilly inspired I believe I can do it too .... right now um still saving money um sure by January I ll start

  • @missmasao
    @missmasao Рік тому

    Thanks for the information, when constructing the deep litter building what is the best way to do so in order to control water spillage

  • @patrickobodoekea5109
    @patrickobodoekea5109 3 роки тому +3

    Dr. Daniel, please how do you eradicate the stench adopting either the deep litter system or battery cage?

  • @LukaJoseph-rt1ex
    @LukaJoseph-rt1ex Рік тому

    I will love to see how the grow everyday

  • @ajitkumarkusulia505
    @ajitkumarkusulia505 4 роки тому +1

    Great job Daniyal . . . .

  • @allbestmotivationalvideos5530
    @allbestmotivationalvideos5530 4 роки тому +2

    nice video i choses deep litter system.

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому

      😍💪🏼

  • @ginobee2000
    @ginobee2000 4 роки тому +2

    Nice videos...I have been watching your channel ever since i had the desire to start poultry farming.. i have just secured my land in Ghana for the layer poultry farm even though I live in the UK. I need more information bro.

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому +1

      Well, you're in the right place

    • @ginobee2000
      @ginobee2000 4 роки тому

      @@FarmUpplease I have few questions. 1. what are th stages you need to vaccinate these layer chicks. 2. Do you vaccinate your chickens yourself or you use a vert. 3. What sort of vaccines do you give them and how do you get them.

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому

      Check the channel there is a video on that

    • @ginobee2000
      @ginobee2000 4 роки тому

      @@naanyoyartey1265 Oh ok nice..which part of Ghana are you starting this..

    • @ginobee2000
      @ginobee2000 4 роки тому

      Hi @@FarmUp please didn't see any video with regards to my questions..I have just checked the channel now..

  • @oliveoleruaciru554
    @oliveoleruaciru554 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. I appreciate. This is mt next venture, in October. And i have learned a great deal from your videos. I would like tk know how much i need ti start up, for everything. And i only have a 100 by 50 plot of land. How many birds can i do on it.
    Lastly do i beed to fence up the land for security purposes? Won't it hurt the birds?
    Thanks alot..

  • @nsambaabbas1075
    @nsambaabbas1075 4 роки тому

    Mr you're parfect , I love your teachings

  • @kimikikiliki2923
    @kimikikiliki2923 Рік тому

    Thx alot for the information. I want to start layers and i have a small space. I will go for the cages. Can i put 2 weeks old layers there or should i buy a little bit older ones?

  • @fankenetwork1976
    @fankenetwork1976 4 роки тому +1

    Lessons learned. Thanks farm up 😁

    • @fankenetwork1976
      @fankenetwork1976 4 роки тому

      I want to return to Africa settle up a poultry farm too. 😁

  • @NakelemaAnet-yg6bq
    @NakelemaAnet-yg6bq Рік тому +1

    How many diseases which are in chiken ? And at what stage can we treat that?

  • @arcwinfarms
    @arcwinfarms 4 роки тому +2

    I'm a newbee in poultry farming after watching your lessons I have been inspired but at the same time, I feel like I have made a wrong choice to start with layers. 😨😂

    • @FarmUp
      @FarmUp  4 роки тому

      Well, you've already started. Now push on well

    • @arcwinfarms
      @arcwinfarms 4 роки тому

      @@FarmUp Thank you for your quick response any advice on the best way to keep the poultry warm. I use charcoal in a brazier

  • @margueritnyingani8844
    @margueritnyingani8844 4 роки тому +2

    Nice teachings we love you too

  • @doshafolabi7765
    @doshafolabi7765 4 роки тому

    I love poultry farm so much but I couldn't continue with the business. The little potion been given to me was collected by the owner of the house. I started last year wit 150 broiler, but people make things difficult for me this time. No business like poultry farming.

  • @lucyhundungu6322
    @lucyhundungu6322 3 роки тому

    I'm inspired .thank you bro

  • @yousifhappycowfarm1172
    @yousifhappycowfarm1172 2 роки тому

    Thanks 🙏 ❤❤❤❤❤ good luck 🍀

  • @danieloyibo6651
    @danieloyibo6651 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the wonderful info. For the battery cages, how can one get rid of the feaces in an environmental lying safe way?

  • @naongakalumbi8670
    @naongakalumbi8670 9 місяців тому

    You can construct the battery cages DIY

  • @Ceodayone
    @Ceodayone 4 роки тому +3

    I have a free range/deep litter chicken farm and If you automate a lot of the feed and water requirements, it makes it easy for you to manage. Animals know how to take care of themselves if the resources are there for them.
    I spend about 30mins per day with a flock of 5000 broilers . Cages are convenient but also more startup costs and just cruel. You won’t have good production .

  • @aisuvincent5414
    @aisuvincent5414 Рік тому

    I love ur work Doc

  • @ethelmulauzi746
    @ethelmulauzi746 4 роки тому

    Thank you young man knowledge is power.

  • @sgodomusiconlinetv4726
    @sgodomusiconlinetv4726 3 роки тому

    Thanks brother I learnt a lot I'm about to start this business i almost mixed them in one place now I know they must be separated

  • @Radicalist-Manifesto
    @Radicalist-Manifesto 4 роки тому

    I really love your channel. Wonderfully informative and also interestingly presented. Keep it up guy. Lotsa power and love to you from India.

  • @edmarkramos229
    @edmarkramos229 3 роки тому

    Wowww new subs here😊.. ur so much smart sir Daniel.. tnk u for ur informative channel 😊 God bless

  • @youngchan8952
    @youngchan8952 3 роки тому

    Than you for your advice

  • @dekhani565
    @dekhani565 Рік тому

    Hello Daniel. i want to start with 300 birds but i need to what stage is best for debeaking.

  • @NoFaceJourneys
    @NoFaceJourneys 9 місяців тому

    Hello farm up, do you recommend a storeyed structure for a deep litter system for someone with a small land? Thx

  • @ntobzadelight7716
    @ntobzadelight7716 2 роки тому

    What can I put in the floor for my baby chicks besides wood chirps

  • @citizenshomehealthcitizens9543
    @citizenshomehealthcitizens9543 4 роки тому

    You are very sincere , keep it up.