50 x 60 cm Dropping Board

Product Overview

The 50 x 60 cm dropping board is a rectangular manure collection tray placed under poultry cages to catch droppings and spilled feed between cleaning cycles. Its outer footprint measures about 49 cm by 58 cm, fitting the base of standard small layer and breeder cages where larger trays would overhang the frame. The 2.5 cm raised rim contains droppings and keeps wash water inside the tray during pull-out cleaning, so aisles stay dry and clean.

The board comes in three colors, white, red and black, with different piece weights by color: white 1140 g, red 1400 g and black 1420 g. The underside carries a grid of reinforcing ribs that stiffen the tray so it can be slid in and out on cage rails without bending. The smooth inner face hoses down quickly, which keeps scheduled mucking rounds fast in long rows of cages. The smaller footprint also leaves more aisle space for staff pushing barrows between rows. The small tray also fits cages in older sheds built before larger standard trays existed. This makes it a practical retrofit choice for older cage rows. Retrofitted rows then match the cleaning routine of newer sheds. Uniform routines cut training time for new cleaning staff.

Key Features and Benefits

• 50 x 60 cm cage fit - sized for standard small layer and breeder cage bottoms without overhanging the frame.
• 2.5 cm raised rim - contains droppings and keeps cleaning water on the tray during pull-out.
• Grid-reinforced underside - ribbed base resists bending when pulled out full of manure.
• Three color options - white, red or black; choose by farm preference, zone coding or cleaning routine.
• Flat smooth top - the inner surface hoses down quickly after each cleaning cycle.
• Slides on rails - designed for pull-out manure management without dismantling the cage.

Technical Specifications

• Product name: 50 x 60 cm dropping board
• Shape: rectangular tray
• Overall size: about 49 cm x 58 cm outer (labeled 50 x 60 cm)
• Rim height: 2.5 cm
• Weight by color: white 1140 g, red 1400 g, black 1420 g
• Colors: white, red, black
• Underside: reinforcing rib grid

Materials and Quality

The board is molded from rigid plastic built to take daily sliding and washing. The underside rib grid is formed in the same molding as the tray, giving a flat inner surface without weak points. Each color version is weighed and checked against the printed figure, so replacements match the original tray weight and fit. The rim edge is rounded, which protects staff hands during pull-out and prevents chips that could crack later. Weight differences by color help farms estimate pallet loads when restocking spares.

How to Use and Maintain

Slide the board fully under the cage floor so the 2.5 cm rim sits inside the cage frame edges. At the scheduled cleaning day, pull the tray out, scrape or hose droppings into the manure pit, wash the inner surface, and slide it back. Periodically check the rim edge for cracks and keep spare boards for cages that need frequent replacement. Running the tray fully in prevents birds from kicking material out at the front edge between cleans. Scrape from the back edge forward so manure gathers into one pile for easy removal.

Applications

This dropping board suits small layer cages, breeder nest cages and growing pens that use pull-out manure trays. It is a standard replacement part for cage systems where manure must stay off the floor and away from litter, keeping bedding dry and reducing fly pressure.

It also fits research and quarantine cages where easy daily cleaning matters. Dealers stock it as a replacement consumable, often sold together with cage rails and clip-in accessories, and it is commonly ordered for retrofitting older layer sheds that still pull out trays by hand. Quarantine rooms also use it, since the smooth surface allows daily wash-down without residue buildup. Daily cleaning suits high-value birds where hygiene standards are strict. Strict hygiene suits quarantine and young stock areas. Clean trays in young stock areas support good early hygiene. Good early hygiene supports healthier growing birds.

Why Choose Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment

Hebei Yilu Shunfeng Breeding Equipment Co., Ltd. specializes in poultry feeding, drinking and breeding equipment for farmers and distributors worldwide. Every product is checked before shipment to ensure consistent quality, and orders are packed with export-grade packaging to protect the goods during transport. Our sales team can provide specification sheets, packing details and shipping advice for any order size. If you need more information about this dropping board, packaging options or mixed container loads, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the exact dimensions?

The labeled size is 50 x 60 cm; the measured outer footprint is about 49 cm x 58 cm, with a 2.5 cm rim.

Q2: Which colors are available?

White 1140 g, red 1400 g and black 1420 g are produced, all with the same tray dimensions.

Q3: How is it cleaned?

Pull it out, scrape or hose off manure, wash the flat inner surface, and slide it back under the cage.

Q4: Does it fit my existing cage rails?

It is designed as a standard cage-bottom tray; share your cage dimensions with our sales team to confirm fit. Bring the measured rail opening and we will match it against the printed 50 x 60 cm size. If your opening sits between sizes, we will suggest the closest board from the range. The range covers several opening sizes, so most cages find a match. Sending the opening size first avoids ordering the wrong tray. Confirming first saves return freight and delivery delays. Accurate fit also means the tray slides smoothly on the rails from day one.