Twelve Practical Tips for Hens to Lay More Eggs

Starvation method: In the month before the hen's laying period, gradually reduce the feed each week, then keep the feed within 20% of the normal intake, with drinking water as the main source. After one month, gradually increase the feed; egg production rises by about 30%.

Wing clipping method: In recent years, wing clipping of chicks abroad has increased average weight gain by 5-8%, increased egg production by 8-20%, and raised the meat yield by about 10%.

Clay method: Adding 3-5% bentonite to the daily ration of laying hens can increase feed intake and egg production. In the daily ration of broilers, adding 3% bentonite is preferable, raising the weight gain rate by 20%.

Vitamin C method: Research has found that adding 50 grams of vitamin C per ton of feed can raise the laying rate of hens by 11.7%, with less feed consumption.

Cold drink method: In hot seasons, letting laying hens drink cold water can stimulate appetite and increase feed intake, raising the laying rate by about 12%.

Color method: Painting the feed troughs with brilliant colors for the hens can greatly increase the chickens' appetite, raising the laying rate by more than 10%.

Feather meal method: Adding 35% feather meal to the feed can increase the chickens' lean meat, reduce fat, and raise egg production by about 20%.

Light and dark method: Giving hens 2 hours of light and then keeping them in a dark room for 6 hours can help hens lay more large and uniform eggs.

Waste paper method: Cutting waste books and old newspapers into scraps, rolling them into small balls, and mixing them into the chicken feed; after one month, the laying rate of the chickens can be raised by 30%.

Red chili powder method: Adding 1% red chili powder to the chicken feed and adding a little vegetable oil to feed the chickens can raise the laying rate by 8%.

Rapeseed cake method: Adding 7% boiled and detoxified rapeseed cake to the chicken feed can raise the laying rate by 10-15%.

Aromatic method: Evenly adding about 10% aromatic plant feed to the hens' feed during the laying period, such as scallions, garlic, ginger, Chinese chives, celery, etc., can raise the laying rate of the chickens by 10%.