What are the key points for raising chickens in autumn?

SummaryAfter entering autumn, older laying hens begin to stop laying eggs and molt. The chicken coop needs to be supplemented with light in time to avoid a drop in the flock's egg production rate. Adjust the flock in a planned way, strengthen the control of chicken coop temperature and air quality, and improve the overall economic benefits of raising chickens.

1. Provide appropriate supplementary light for the chicken coop

After autumn, the days become shorter and the nights longer, and the natural light duration shortens accordingly. Laying hens need light to stimulate the development of their reproductive system. Insufficient light and lower temperatures can also cause chickens to stop laying and molt. Providing appropriate supplementary light for the chicken coop can effectively delay the decline in the flock's egg production rate.

2. Adjust the flock to improve overall economic benefits

As the climate gradually turns colder, many old laying hens begin to molt and new laying hens begin to lay. The rearing and management staff need to adjust the flock well in a planned way. Timely cull those chickens that have stopped laying, lay little, are thin and weak, or have no other value, so as to reduce rearing costs and improve overall economic benefits.

3. Strengthen temperature and air control in the chicken coop

Starting in autumn, the temperature difference between day and night gradually increases, so the temperature in the chicken coop needs to be adjusted in time, and the daily temperature difference inside the coop must not exceed 10°C. In autumn, the weather is relatively dry and very stuffy, so windows need to be opened for ventilation every day to ensure the air quality in the chicken coop and avoid triggering respiratory diseases in the flock.