1. What is this item?

A specialized shelter for poultry (chickens, ducks, etc.) to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient environment for egg-laying and meat production. It includes:

• Nesting boxes for egg-laying

• Feeding and water stations

• Ventilation system to control temperature and humidity

• Perches for roosting (chickens)

• Waste management systems (deep litter, composting)

• Biosecurity measures to prevent disease

2. How is the Quantity Estimated?

• Area per bird: Around 1.5–2 sq ft per bird for free-range or 0.5 sq ft for intensive housing.

• Capacity scaling: A small poultry unit might house 200–500 birds, requiring 300–1,000 sq ft.

• Egg-laying section: 1 nesting box for every 4–6 hens.

3. What are the Cost Components?

• Shelter Structure (GI, wire mesh, roofing): ₹100–250/sq ft

• Nesting Boxes: ₹500–2,000 each

• Feeding & Watering Systems: ₹5,000–10,000 for automatic systems

• Ventilation System: ₹15,000–30,000

• Waste Management (deep litter, composting): ₹5,000–15,000

• Biosecurity (foot dips, disinfectant systems): ₹2,000–5,000

4. What are the Going Rates & Per Unit Cost?

Component Cost Estimate Quantity/Size

Shelter Structure ₹50,000–1 Lakh 300–1,000 sq ft

Nesting Boxes ₹500–2,000 each 1 for every 4–6 hens

Feeding & Watering Systems ₹5,000–10,000 Automatic systems

Ventilation System ₹15,000–30,000 Fans, ducts

Waste Management ₹5,000–15,000 Compost bins/deep litter

Biosecurity ₹2,000–5,000 Disinfection equipment

Estimated Total Cost (for 500–1,000 birds):

• Small Unit (500 birds): ₹1.5–2.5 Lakh

• Larger Unit (1,000 birds): ₹3–5 Lakh