Low egg production, low egg production rate, and many broken eggs during the egg-laying period are very common problems. This will seriously affect the breeding benefits of farmers and increase feed cost input. So how can we increase the egg production of laying hens and improve the quality of eggs? Let's take a look.
The high egg breaking rate of laying hens is caused by many reasons. By taking corresponding measures, the egg breaking rate can be effectively reduced. And the economic benefits of the farm can be improved. Lima Biotechnology has collected and sorted out the main factors affecting the high egg breaking rate of laying hens for reference by farmers.
The occurrence of broken eggs is affected by many factors. The most common factors in clinical practice are the following:
Thin eggshell
When the eggs are ripe, they will fall to the bottom of the cage and slide into the egg trough through the slope of the cage bottom. Eggs with thin eggshells are easily damaged by collisions during this process.
In addition, during the later transportation and handling process, secondary collisions may occur if not paid attention to. Even if the eggs are not broken, cracks will appear on the eggshells.
Layers pecking eggs
The cause of egg pecking in laying hens is related to the lack of mineral elements in feed, light intensity, environmental stress, chicken breed, etc. It is also related to the imitation behavior among chickens. The egg pecking behavior of a few chickens will lead other chickens to imitate. Thus leading to an increase in the egg breakage rate.
Nutritional factors
The formation of eggshells requires the most basic nutritional supply. Especially trace elements and vitamins. Insufficient nutritional supply or unreasonable ratio of nutrients will lead to problems with eggshell quality. Such as insufficient calcium intake, unbalanced calcium-phosphorus ratio, vitamin A deficiency, etc.
It should be noted that some nutrient deficiencies are not caused by insufficient addition of raw materials. Instead, the small feed is not mixed evenly in the feed, causing some chickens to eat too much. And other chickens eat too little. We recommend that farms must pay attention to the gradual dilution of small feed into large feed to ensure that the feed is mixed evenly.
Stress factors
The egg-laying process of chickens requires a quiet environment. And as little disturbance as possible. If they are stressed, their egg production will be affected. Common stress factors include flock transfer during the egg-laying period, rough movements during vaccination, frequent changes of breeders, sudden weather changes, changes in feed formula, water and feed shortages, heat stress, etc.
If the chicken farm is located in a railway, highway, factory or other noisy area, the interference of noise will also lead to an increase in the egg breakage rate of the chickens.
Disease factors
Pathogens of diseases such as Escherichia coli, salmonellosis, infectious bronchitis, Newcastle disease, and avian influenza can directly infect the oviduct. Causing inflammatory lesions of the oviduct and leading to an increase in the egg breakage rate.
Some diseases such as arthritis, respiratory diseases, and intestinal diseases directly affect the walking of chickens. And leading to a decrease in feed intake, insufficient drinking water, and frequent feeding. It will indirectly lead to insufficient nutrient intake, thereby leading to an increase in the egg breakage rate.
Management factors
Some chicken farms use automated mechanical egg picking. During the conveyor belt transportation process, eggs collide with each other with great intensity, resulting in more broken eggs.
The frequent turnover of farm personnel also has a great impact on the flock. For example, new employees in the farm need a process of becoming proficient in their work and adapting to the management system. The transition period has a great impact on the flock.
How to prevent and treat it?
The feed formula needs to be adjusted at different stages of the laying period of laying hens. Special attention should be paid to the supplementation. And adjustment of trace mineral elements and vitamins.
Lima Biotech’s layer feed additives and other products are very helpful in improving the function of the oviduct. And can be added for a long time. Combined with the actual work of the farm, the management system is formulated and implemented based on the principles of scientific, process-oriented and feasible.
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Effect
1.Improve Egg-Laying Rate
2.Reduce Egg-Breaking Rate
3. Prevent Diseases
4. Improve Immunity
