General principles of the lighting programmes during laying period
Published: August 31, 2006
Summary
In the production as well as the rearing periods, the lighting programme greatly influences the feed consumption. In addition, during all its life, a chicken remains sensitive to changes in the duration of illumination. The objective of the lighting programmes during production period is: - to encourage growth at start of lay - to counteract the harmful effects of decreases in natural day l...
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Hendrix Genetics
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13 de septiembre de 2006
Good list of reasons for lighting programme.
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Vetstock nig ltd.
5 de julio de 2008
The point of lay depend on the attained weight of the hen. Most hen starta laying at 2kg b.w. and I fate to be able to maintain the production of eggs the b.w. must not, perharps this may be a reason for extra hour of lighting to eat to be able to produce. More work needed to be done on the effect of light when feeds are not available.
Kehinde Alabi
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