Layer Chicken Farms - Poultry Farming Strategies of Layers and Broilers

The summer weather is hot, and the egg production rate will drop, especially after entering the sky, so the farmers need to do the following management to ensure the egg production rate of the laying hens in summer.

Feeding management points

1. Pay attention to the weather forecast, pay attention to the high temperature and high humidity weather, especially after the rain, the higher humidity will cause the wet curtain to cool down and increase the heat stress.

2. Reduce the density of chicken battery cage feeding. Appropriately reduce the number of replenishment, timely eliminate residual, weak, sick chicks, expand the group as early as possible, reduce the stocking density.
 
3. Adjust the feeding time. After 2-4 hours of feeding, the heat production increases, so high temperature weather avoids feeding during high temperature period, and feeding time avoids high temperature period, preferably before 8 am and after 5 pm. Pay attention to the mildew and deterioration of the feed to prevent poisoning or intestinal diseases, daily cleansing and limiting light once.

4. Strengthen night ventilation and cool down. Conducive to the chickens to dissipate the heat during the day, increase feed intake.

5. Adjust the waterline in time to ensure sufficient clean drinking water. In high temperature weather, the chickens need a large amount of water to ensure that the chickens have sufficient water, and the lower drinking water temperature can lower the body temperature.

6. Timely supplement electrolytes and vitamins. The flock has a large amount of respiration, and at the same time, it has a large amount of drinking water, which is easy to cause imbalance of the acid-base balance. At this time, the electrolyte should be replenished in time; at the same time, the compound vitamin is supplemented to improve the body's ability to resist heat stress.

7. Reduce the stocking density. Laying hens are particularly afraid of heat. In summer, people should reduce the stocking density of chickens in time according to the rising temperature. The density of flocks should be based on ambient temperature, humidity and the type of house. In the hot summer, reducing the stocking density can effectively reduce the small ambient temperature in the house, which is of great significance in production practice. When captive laying hens enter the summer, it is advisable to raise 5 per square meter; after entering the volts, it can be reduced to 4 per square meter.

The above points are the advantages of raising chickens in poultry battery cages described by the author. Generally, the breeding quantity is less than 1,000. It is best for farmers to use flat or free-range breeding. This breeding method is the most cost-effective and can quickly return to cost. If the breeding volume is more than 3,000 or more, then the author recommends the use of layer chicken cages, which is convenient and labor-saving.

 

Farmers are in the daily process of raising chickens. There are some broken eggs caused by careless management. Eggs are affected by the health of the chicken, and the hardness of the eggshell will also vary due to the health and quality of the chicken flock. Here are some methods for farmers to prevent egg breakage.

 

After laying hens begin to lay eggs, they increase with age. The surface of the egg will also increase. The strength of the eggshell is reduced. Therefore, the older the laying age, the higher the breakage rate. In laying hen cages, the higher the egg breakage rate of standing or squatting laying hens is lower. Laying hens lying prone or squatting have lower egg breakage rates.

 

Laying hens lack the light required to absorb calcium at night, and the eggshells formed are thinner. Therefore, the breakage rate of eggs laid in the afternoon is lower than that of eggs laid in the morning. The health of the chicken also affects the quality of the eggs. Many diseases have an impact on the quality of eggshells. Such as infectious bronchitis, etc. will make the egg structure abnormal, irregular shape, and increase the egg breakage rate.

 

 

Among the nutrition, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D have a greater impact on the quality of eggshells. Under normal circumstances, the amount of calcium required in the diet of laying hens should be 2.7-3.75%. This is 3-4 times larger than the 0.9% calcium requirement of non-laying hens. The phosphorus requirement of the laying hen's diet should be 0.5%. Vitamin D can promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Such as in the absence of vitamin D. Even if the laying hens are fed rich calcium and phosphorus, they will produce soft-shelled eggs.

 

Environmental changes and the temperature of the chicken house have a greater impact on the eggshell. The higher the shelf temperature, the more broken the eggs. In summer, the eggshells of eggs laid by chickens are usually about 5% thinner than eggs in other seasons. This is mainly because high temperature will reduce the feed intake of chickens, and the intake of calcium will be reduced accordingly. In addition, in a high-temperature environment, if the relative humidity is high, the heat dissipation of the chicken is not good, and the egg will be damaged even more.

 

Farmers can purchase automated chicken raising equipment. It contains an automatic egg collection system. The chicken coop has a slightly inclined angle. After the laying hen lays the egg. The eggs roll along the conveyor belt. This reduces the egg breakage rate.

Farmers who raise layer hens in poultry chicken cages all want to allow chickens to lay more eggs, but some of them have low egg production rates due to some reasons. Today we will discuss the reasons.

First of all, there are two reasons for the lack of egg production rate: feed and management. Farmers need to check whether the feed formula is nutritionally balanced, and check whether the temperature and humidity of the poultry house are in line with the growth conditions of laying hens.

Farmers also need to reflect on the rapid change of feed after the peak egg production period. This will cause the chicken to have a greater stress response and affect the chicken's feed intake. As a result, the nutrients obtained by the chickens are reduced and the egg production rate is reduced.

The other reason is that the noisy environment of the chicken house causes the flock to be agitated. For example, loud noises can easily frighten chickens. Or suddenly change the breeding environment, etc. In response to the above problems, farmers should strengthen the management of the chicken house breeding environment and solve the problems in time.

Farmers need to consider whether the chicken house has sufficient light. Because light has a greater impact on stimulating the physiological functions of the gonads and laying eggs. Some chicken farmers only use natural light instead of lighting, so that the light is below 16 hours. Some have supplemented the light, but the light bulb is too small or the degree is too small. Although there are 15W light bulbs, they are not cleaned in time and are covered by dust, etc. And the light is not enough, which adversely affects the egg production rate.

The above is the summary of the reasons why laying hens lay fewer eggs. I hope that all farmers who raise layer hens can use the battery cages for layer hens to summarize the above experience to better raise chickens.

Studies have shown that within a certain range, the content of some trace components in eggs is significantly affected by chicken feed. The content of nutrients varies, which affects the quality and size of the eggs.

Protein and amino acid levels in feed, protein intake is the main nutritional factor that affects egg size. Adjusting the protein level of the diet can change the size of the egg. Each one increase or decrease in dietary protein levels, such as from 16% to 17% or 15%, can increase or decrease the weight of the egg by approximately 1.2 grams. In practice, it is best not to increase or decrease the protein by more than 1 percentage point each time. Amino acid nutrition is the essence of protein nutrition.

The effect of dietary energy levels on egg weight is mainly through feed intake. If the daily energy intake of layer hens is lower than the lower limit of the above values, the egg production and egg weight will be affected, and thus affect the protein's Food intake (or protein savings) allows hens to have higher protein levels for maintenance, egg production and increased egg weight.

Essential fatty acids play an important role in the factors that affect egg weight. Linoleic acid is involved in fat metabolism, so it affects the size of the egg through its effect on the yolk.

In summer, the temperature is getting higher, and the chicken's condition will be affected as the temperature rises. For poorly broiled chickens, feed intake will drop significantly, greatly affecting chicken health and egg production. How to adopt a reasonable method in the summer and adjust feed nutrition so that the health of the chicken and bring more production is a topic of concern for many farmers.

 

The addition of oils and fats in feeds can change the palatability of feed, prolong the stay of feed in the digestive tract, and increase the feed intake and digestion and absorption of laying hens. When adjusting the feed formulation, the protein content should not be increased but rather reduced. The content in the feed should be increased accordingly in accordance with the reduction in dietary intake.

LIVI poultry farming equipment manufactures offer a variety of chicken cages designed to meet the diverse needs of poultry farmers in Zambia. Here are the different types of chicken cages available:

 

1. Laying Hen Cages

 

A-Type Laying Hen Cages

 

  • Design: These cages are structured to house laying hens in a comfortable environment. Each compartment typically accommodates 3-4 birds.
  • Advantages: Cost-effective and easy to manage, making them ideal for small to medium-sized farms.
  • Features: These cages often come with basic feeding and drinking systems, and they can be upgraded with additional automation if needed.

 

H-Type Laying Hen Cages

 

  • Design: H-type cages are designed for larger operations and can be stacked in multiple tiers to house a higher number of birds.
  • Advantages: Maximize space utilization and come equipped with advanced automated systems for feeding, drinking, and egg collection.
  • Features: These cages are highly efficient and reduce labor costs, making them suitable for large-scale commercial farms.

2. Broiler Cages

 

H-Type Broiler Cages

 

  • Design: These cages are designed to house broilers in a controlled environment, promoting healthy growth and efficient feed conversion.
  • Advantages: Ideal for large-scale operations, offering high-density housing and advanced automation for feeding and waste management.
  • Features: Equipped with automated systems to ensure consistent feed and water supply, and effective waste removal.

 

Broiler Flat Cages

 

  • Design: These cages provide ample space for broilers to move around, promoting natural growth and reducing stress.
  • Advantages: Suitable for both small and large farms, offering flexibility and ease of management.
  • Features: These cages can be integrated with automated feeding and drinking systems to enhance efficiency.

 

3. Automated Systems

 

In addition to the different types of cages, LIVI offers a range of automated systems that can be integrated with their cages to enhance productivity and reduce labor costs:

 

  • Feeding Systems: Automated feeding systems ensure consistent and efficient feed distribution, reducing wastage and labor costs.
  • Drinking Systems: Automated drinking systems provide a constant supply of clean water, promoting healthy growth.
  • Manure Cleaning Systems: Automated manure cleaning systems maintain a clean and hygienic environment, reducing the risk of disease.
  • Egg Collection Systems: Automated egg collection systems streamline the process of gathering eggs, minimizing breakage and labor.

 

Conclusion

 

LIVI poultry farming equipment manufactures provide a comprehensive range of chicken cages designed to meet the specific needs of poultry farmers in Zambia. Whether you are running a small-scale farm or a large commercial operation, LIVI's cages and automated systems can help you achieve higher productivity and profitability. By choosing the right type of cage for your farm, you can optimize space utilization, enhance bird health, and reduce operational costs.

It is believed that even poultry farms with good egg production conditions will have poultry pecking eggs. This can happen if the laying hens develop a bad habit of eating their own eggs.

Laying hens pecking eggs may be accidental. But once it becomes a habit and other hens learn, the amount of eggs collected will drop a lot. How can we prevent this? Or if eating eggs has become a problem, how can we solve it?

 

 

Poultry battery layer cages can prevent laying hens from pecking eggs. Why do you say this way?
  1. The poultry feeding system in the layer battery cage system ensures that your chickens get an adequate and balanced diet. The device distributes the feed evenly in the trough, and the amount of feed can be adjusted. In order to avoid waste of feed, there are feeding devices at both ends of the trough, which can feed back the feed. Feed trough. We recommend that you add protein and calcium materials to its feed so that every chicken will be full.
  2. The internal space of the battery chicken cages is sufficient. The poultry layer should not directly touch their eggs. The egg rolls smoothly onto the egg belt. The egg belt transports the eggs to the front of the cage. Then the eggs are transferred to a vertical egg elevator. The egg guides in the front of each floor guide the eggs to different positions of the elevator without collision. In this way, the chicken cannot touch the egg, and the possibility of pecking the egg will not happen again.

The above is the way to prevent laying hens from pecking eggs shared by poultry equipment manufacturers with many years of experience. I hope that it will be helpful to you.

Wednesday, 26 December 2018 03:03

Suggestions for building a chicken house

The chicken house has two types: open house (common house) and closed house.

The common form of open house is that there are walls on all sides, large windows on the south wall and small windows on the north wall. All or most of these houses are naturally ventilated and naturally lit, and the temperature and humidity in the house vary substantially with the seasons. Ventilation and lighting equipment is often required in this type of house to supplement the lack of ventilation and lighting under natural conditions.

Closed house is also known as a windowless house. The roof of the chicken house is well insulated from the four walls, and there is no window on all sides. The interior environment is adjusted by manual or instrument control. Artificial ventilation and light are used in the house to control the temperature, humidity and air composition of the house by changing the amount of ventilation.

So what are the structural requirements of the various parts of the house?

The foundation should be deep and strong. The floor of the chicken house should be 20~30 cm higher than the outside, moisture-proof, flat, easy to clean and disinfect.

The material with good thermal insulation effect is selected, and the heat insulation performance is good, which can protect poultry farming equipment.

Roof: In addition to the single-sloping roof of the chicken house with a small span, the double-slope type is generally used.