The lift system collects the eggs from all rows of each tier simultaneously. For this, the cross conveyor moves from one tier to the next. Once the lift has collected all eggs from each tier, it moves into its top level parking position. The lift collection system is an economic solution for small units or individual houses as well as for multi-level nests. Handling of the eggs is very gentle, because there is only one transfer involved, when moving eggs from the longitudinal belt to the cross conveyor.