When do Green-shell laying hens start laying eggs? A detailed explanation of the start of laying

AbstractGreen-shell laying hens generally start laying eggs after about half a year of growth, and the specific time of laying depends on their breed and later feeding methods. During the laying period of Green-shell laying hens, adjusting the light duration and light distribution, keeping the chicken coop quiet, or adding some Chinese herbal ingredients can all increase their laying rate.

From hatching to laying eggs, Green-shell laying hens need half a year of raising. Too early or too late will affect the egg production. The laying time and egg production of Green-shell laying hens are closely related to the breed and quality of the laying hens, and also have a great relationship with later-stage farming techniques.

Green-shell laying hens are very sensitive to light stimulation. In the early laying stage, they need 14 hours of light a day, and during the peak period it needs to reach about 16 hours. The light time must be punctual and must not be changed at will, and the distribution must be even. The light intensity per square meter should be set at 3 watts. This can not only reduce the feeding time needed to enter the peak laying period, but also effectively increase the laying rate.

During the laying period, Green-shell laying hens are extremely sensitive to other sounds in the chicken coop. Even a tiny sound may cause a stress response in the laying hens, thereby reducing or delaying egg laying. Therefore, during the daily laying time of Green-shell laying hens, it is best to keep the chicken coop quiet so they can focus on laying.

Sometimes when the climate is especially cold or hot, and when the temperature difference between day and night is large, the egg production of Green-shell laying hens will be affected. Some Chinese herbal ingredients can be added to the feed to strengthen the physique and stress resistance of Green-shell laying hens, fundamentally increasing egg production.