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MORE EGGS PRODUCTION; FACTORS AFFECTING MAXIMUM EGG PRODUCTION

Many #poultry and #layerchicken farmers expect to get benefits from selling of #poultryfarming poultry products like eggs and meat. For those who specialize in #eggproduction they would like to get their #layerchickens lay more and #biggereggs because most of the customers prefer and are willing to pay higher prices for larger eggs ‪@felixmyeru1365‬. So to get maximum profit the poultry farmer is required to understand the factors that influence the size of the eggs. The following are factors influence #egg size: #Breed Some smaller breeds produce small eggs due to their body size, while some chicken breeds produce medium to large eggs.. People in Genetics work very hard to create commercial lines that have different egg size and weight. It is important to select a commercial variety of bird that produces the size of eggs you want to produce. However, about 60% of egg size variation is due to non-genetic factors such as nutrition and management. #Ambient Temperature The ambient temperature of a house has a substantial impact on the size of eggs produced. The eggs produced in hot conditions are often small. This is because Feed consumption declines if the temperature is too hot, therefore chicken will lay smaller eggs. Keep in mind that, When the temperature of the house exceeds 27 degrees Celsius the eggs produced will be smaller. #Lighting Programs in #layerchicken house Chickens are responsive to changes in day light. Egg size is influenced by lighting programs in the growing period. Lighting programs can delay or accelerate sexual maturity in pullets. The age in which a chicken starts laying has a significant influence on the egg size. Light stimulation should be done based on the flock’s body weight and uniformity. Later light stimulation and heavier body weights will delay maturity and increase egg size. #Age of the #layerchicken The younger the hen, the smaller the egg size. As hens grow older their eggs gradually increase in size. Maximum egg size can be expected when birds reach about one year old. Egg size tends to get smaller again just before birds stop laying. #layerchicken Feed intake If all required nutrients are available in correct quantities in the feed, then the higher the feed intake, the larger the eggs. Any factors that may inhibit feed consumption, such as crowding or stress, will reduce egg size. Environmental temperatures above a bird’s body temperature have a negative effect on a bird’s feed intake #layerchicken Water consumption If a hen does not consume adequate water, it affects the egg size and production. The water quality and temperature are also important. Lower water consumption will mean a reduction in feed consumption too, resulting in smaller eggs. #layerchicken Body weight and skeletal size Chickens with higher body weights lay larger eggs, and chickens with smaller body weights produce smaller eggs. Body weight is dependent on a variety of nutrients, light and feed intake. Heavier hens also tend to lay more eggs throughout the production period. Body weight can be affected by many factors including transfer, disease, beak trimming, vaccination, lighting programs, space and nutrition. It is important to reach target body weight with good uniformity before starting light stimulation and achieving sexual maturity #layerchicken Nutrition Proper nutrition in the rearing period allows the hen to achieve or exceed standard body weights. During the laying period, diet specifications can be used to manage egg size. Energy, methionine/cystine, other digestible amino acids, linoleic acid and total fat can directly affect the egg size and when supplied correctly, will help to produce larger eggs. If mineral requirements are not met and birds are laying too large eggs, this could result in thinner shells and more cracked eggs. Protein is an essential component of the diet that also needs correctly balanced. Eggs are a high protein food therefore birds also need a good amount of protein in their diet. Health of the #layerchicken Disease, stress, injury, and fear can affect the feed intake of chickens and egg production rate. Prevention of disease is an important part of production. Good hygiene, biosecurity practices and management will reduce the risk of infection. Prevention and control of disease is not only critical for quality of eggs but also the success of the whole chicken production Egg Cooling and Storage It is important to cool eggs as quickly as possible after they are laid and to store them well at a temperature of 10 degrees centigrade to 12 degrees centigrade. If eggs are not stored correctly then they will lose weight by evaporation which may result in poorer grading results and therefore a poor economic return.