6 Tricks Used By Renowned Poultry Farmers To Increase Egg , production

1. Nutrient supply- Maintain energy-to-protein ratio for proper weight and development. Provide clean and enough feed and water to avoid unnecessary competition and reduction in egg production.

2. Pullets source- Choose the correct pullets from the right supplier that would form the basis for your farm. It should be good layers, the right size and shape, free from diseases and pests, and have faster growth.

4. Improve cleanliness- Wash the chicken house every day and disinfect it with chemicals that kill pests and organisms that cause diseases. Old feed and water should be removed every day before fresh one is given to birds.

5. Improve bird comfortability- keep birds in the correct age groups to avoid constant fighting. Enough air circulation, correct temperature, and protection from rain and wind. Correct spacing and cleanliness of the house should be a priority for any farmer.

6. Good housing- It should be spacious to allow the free movement of birds and to reduce cannibalism and egg eating. Predators and thieves should not get their way into the house because you might lose some or all birds. It should be located away from town or noisy places but not too far due to the market.

8. Controlling pests and diseases- Hens should be free from pests because they make them uncomfortable. They cause injuries, and pain, carry diseases, suck blood and itching. Control diseases by immunizing and treating them if they are uncontrollable.

9. Enough lighting- Birds should be provided with the correct intensity and duration of light. Darkness makes birds inactive hence reducing the number of eggs produced. Strong lighting may make birds eat eggs and increase cannibalism. Hens need 18 hours of lighting because hens don't lay eggs in darkness.

10. Sell old birds- As birds grow, egg production reduces but individual eggs size improves. Old birds should be sold because of reduced productivity and replaced continually.


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