PROJECT TYPE: Poultry – Free-Range Egg Laying Mobile Poultry Houses
DIMENSIONS: Each House: 46.000m Long (42.500m Bird Area + 3.500m Packing Area/Control Room) x 9.000m Wide x 3.750m Overall Height
DESCRIPTION: 3 No. 3,000 Bird Free-Range Egg Laying Mobile Poultry Houses
LOCATION: Hampshire
TOTAL PROJECT VALUE: £443,739.66 (Buildings, Electrics, Nests, Feed & Drink Systems) exc. VAT
PRICE PER BIRD: £49.30 exc. VAT
BUILD DURATION: 6 Weeks on Site (Spring 2025)
KEY FEATURES:
– Durable, low-maintenance construction
– Galvanised metal skids for mobility
– Steel portal frame weighing approximately 9 tonnes per unit
– Insulated composite panels for walls and roof, externally clad in Dark Green steel and internally lined in Goosewing Grey
– Fibre glass roof insulation for thermal efficiency, keeping birds warm in winter and cool in summer
Project Overview
Jaques was commissioned to design and deliver three Mobile Free-Range Egg Laying houses in Hampshire, each accommodating 3,000 conventional birds. The project focused on durability, bird welfare, and ease of relocation. Due to the fact that the buildings were mobile, the local authority did not require a planning application for this project.
Design & Construction
The structures are built on galvanised metal skids, making them easy to relocate even with their robust steel portal frame construction. At approximately nine tonnes per unit, they remain relatively light for their size and purpose.
The walls are formed from insulated composite panels, externally clad in Dark Green steel and internally lined in Goosewing Grey. The roof incorporates fibreglass insulation, providing excellent thermal performance to keep birds warm during winter and cool in summer.
Inside, each house features a dedicated egg room at one end, complete with conveyor access, alongside a large set of double doors into the bird area, internal and external personnel doors, and an additional egg pallet door for operational efficiency.
These buildings have been designed and preparations made for semi-automatic egg packing machines to be installed within the egg rooms.
A continuous galvanised steel gutter system runs along each structure, enabling rainwater collection and preventing waterlogging the range.
The design prioritises natural ventilation, with continuous side vents operated by a manual rack-and-pinion system, insulated composite pop-holes controlled via a braked hand-winch, and a powered gable fan for air extraction during hot weather. These features combine to create an environment that supports optimal airflow and bird welfare while maintaining ease of use for the operator.
The construction of these buildings are suitable for solar PV panels to be added to the roofs.
Internal Fit-Out
All internal equipment was supplied and installed by Jansen UK, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
Walls & Roof: Dark Green
Internal Lining: Goosewing Grey
Equipment: Jansen UK
Electrics: Securcom Systems Ltd