What are the precautions for laying hen feed? Farmers need to master them
Laying hens are one of the main poultry breeds raised in China, and the annual consumption of eggs in China is very large. When we raise laying hens, feed is very important for their growth. The nutritional ratio and types of feed directly affect the growth of laying hens, so there are many things we need to pay attention to when feeding. So today I have brought you the precautions for laying hen feed. Let's take a look below!
1. Feed formula
The nutritional ratio of feed has a great relationship with the growth of laying hens. When raising laying hens, we should reasonably adjust the feed formula according to changes in weather and season and the age of the laying hens. We cannot feed a single feed for a long time, otherwise it will cause nutritional deficiencies in the laying hens and a decline in egg quality. Soft-shelled eggs, rotten eggs and other bad eggs will appear. We should often observe the eating situation of the laying hens. If we find that the feed intake of the laying hens has decreased, and there is no other reason, then we should promptly increase the various nutritional components in the feed to ensure that the nutritional needs of the laying hens for growth and egg production are met.
2. Nutritional ratio
When feeding feed, protein and energy are the key to ensuring the healthy growth of laying hens. Moreover, from a certain perspective, the effect of energy on laying hens is more important than protein. Energy is directly related to the egg production rate of laying hens. In the growth and production of laying hens, energy is indispensable. However, some farmers only pay attention to the feeding of protein. If the protein content is too high, the protein will produce a large amount of uric acid, then cause gout in the chickens, and increase the breeding cost. Therefore, when feeding, we should balance the ratio of protein and energy in the feed to ensure the growth of the laying hens.
3. Trace elements
Reasonably adding some trace elements to the feed is beneficial to promoting the growth of laying hens. However, if too much is added, it will instead have some adverse effects on the laying hens. It will not only increase the feed cost, but also affect the absorption of other nutrients by the laying hens. This will seriously affect the growth of the laying hens, and instead reduce the egg production rate and egg weight of the laying hens. So when feeding feed, we should pay attention to observing the growth of the laying hens. If a deficiency phenomenon occurs, then it should be supplemented in time. If it is normal, then the amount should be reduced.
4. Feed selection
When feeding laying hens, if we want to buy commercial feed from outside, then we should try to choose a well-known and larger-scale brand. Then choose the corresponding feed according to the growth age of the laying hens. For example, during the brooding period of laying hens, complete feed is mainly used, while after the growing period, concentrated feed is mainly used. And when purchasing feed, we should pay attention to checking the composition of nutritional elements on the feed. Whether it conforms to the nutritional standards for the growth of laying hens, and when feeding plant feeds such as corn, moldy feed must not be fed.
The above is a brief introduction to the precautions for laying hen feed. The breeding of laying hens is relatively simple. However, feed is very important to the growth and production of laying hens, so everyone must pay attention to doing a good job in feed selection to ensure the growth of laying hens. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!