How can the laying rate of laying hens be improved? Suitable lighting is key
Suitable lighting helps improve the laying rate of laying hens
Suitable lighting can stimulate the secretion of sex hormones in hens, enhance the activity of the ovaries and oviducts, accelerate egg formation, release, and oviduct development, thereby improving the productivity of the chickens.
The unit of light intensity is the candlepower or lux, and 1 candlepower equals 10.76 lux. The light intensity required for chickens to forage is generally relatively low. After a little familiarization, chickens can find the feed trough and eat under a light intensity of less than 2.7 lux. However, to stimulate the pituitary gland and increase egg production, a light intensity 2 to 4 times this is needed, that is, a light intensity of 3 watts per sq m is appropriate.
The unit of light intensity is the candlepower or lux, and 1 candlepower equals 10.76 lux. The light intensity required for chickens to forage is generally relatively low. After a little familiarization, chickens can find the feed trough and eat under a light intensity of less than 2.7 lux. However, to stimulate the pituitary gland and increase egg production, a light intensity 2 to 4 times this is needed, that is, a light intensity of 3 watts per sq m is appropriate.