What are the precautions during the laying period of laying hens?

Laying hen farming is mainly for egg production and earning income; the chickens are generally not sold for meat. What should be noted during the laying period of laying hens? Which things can be done, and which cannot? Why? What are the precautions for? What are the laying needs of laying hens? What should be the focus of management? With these questions in mind, let us look for the answers in the following text.

I. Early-stage feeding

In the early stage, mainly feed high-protein and high-calcium feed; the calcium content should reach 3.5%, reduce stress responses, keep the living environment stable, and also pay attention to increasing the body weight of the hens, maintaining growth, and ensuring the daily light they should receive. Middle stage

II. Controlling the first laying

For a flock laying eggs for the first time, the eggs are laid in a spiral, which damages the oviduct and easily causes inflammation, so anti-inflammatory drugs should be used before the flock begins laying. During the period when egg production increases, do not change feed or vaccines, to avoid stress responses. Keep the laying room at a temperature of 20 to 25 degrees; do not exceed 30 degrees, and do not go below 10 degrees, as there will be certain effects.

III. Peak period

From the 7th week to the 17th week of laying is the peak laying period, when most will lay eggs. At this time, note the following: supplement 1% to 2% fat, and drink electrolytic multivitamins once every half month. Also supplement vitamins to improve the resistance of the flock and enhance adaptability. Maintain environmental hygiene and provide clean feed and drinking water.

IV. Late-stage feeding

Reduce body weight to prevent poor laying, cull old, weak, sick, and disabled chickens, reduce feed consumption, and ensure egg-laying quality. Feed needs to be changed, switching to the feed formulated for the laying period. Carry out regular quarantine to ensure the eggs do not carry pathogens. It is fine to feed chickens of the same size together. Extend the light exposure time. Do not make loud noises that cause fright.

Egg laying in laying hens is mainly divided into three periods, which we divide into early, middle, and late; the middle is the main period, and special attention should be paid to adjusting the environment. There is also a special period, the management of first-laying hens, so special attention must be paid to it.