How to Adjust Egg Feed in Spring

Raw material selection

Most of the feedstuffs used at this time were harvested and stored for a long time last year. The cold weather in winter and the mildew in the feed are unlikely. However, due to improper storage and the high moisture content of raw materials harvested last year, the feed is likely to return to moisture after warm weather. The rapid proliferation of microorganisms can easily lead to the loss of nutrients, and also bring harm to livestock and poultry. Therefore, when selecting feed ingredients in the spring, be very careful to prevent the use of mildew and try to choose raw materials that are dry and bright in color.

Composition adjustment

If the egg-laying flock enters the peak of egg production at this time, to obtain good economic benefits, the nutrients of the feed must be adjusted to ensure the completeness and abundance of various nutrients in the diet. The adjustment of feed ingredients must follow the following principles:

Reduce the use of energy feeds. Chickens, like all poultry, can adjust their own feed intake according to the level of feed energy, which is the so-called “can also feed”: when the energy is high, the food intake is low, and when the energy is low, the food intake is high.

Increase the level of effective protein in the feed. Hens consume more protein during the egg production period, so the crude protein in the feed increases according to the egg production rate, and the protein level decreases with the egg production rate. In order to increase the level of effective protein in the diet during the winter and spring period, the method is to add more fishmeal and soybean meal, and to reduce the proportion of miscellaneous fish as much as possible.

Increase mineral content. When hens lay eggs, the demand for calcium increases. If the feed is deficient in calcium, the eggshell quality will be affected, and the breakage rate will increase, which will cause the chickens to produce soft shell eggs and shellless eggs. Phosphorus deficiency can cause puppies, anal fistulas and other pica. Therefore, during the peak period of egg production, the mineral content in the diet should be increased.

Vitamin supplements. As the egg production rate rises, the demand for vitamins from laying hens also increases. Therefore, it is necessary to add in the right amount at this time. Tens of vitamins should be added to the recommended amount per ton of feed.

Treat different flocks separately

New chicken. This young hen has a high energy consumption and needs the production of eggs and growth. Therefore, the new chicken has a poor body condition. To cope with the strengthening of feeding and management, feed more carbohydrate feed, but also pay attention to supplement bone meal, shell powder, stone powder, green juicy feed to meet the needs of their eggs to restore physical strength.

Old chicken. This chicken is characterized by moulting in autumn and winter last year and its body condition is better. When spring arrives, a large number of eggs begin to be produced. At this time, they should try their best to satisfy their full potential. However, this kind of chicken is easy to be obese. In the breeding process, it is necessary to feed more protein feed such as fish meal and bean cake, and to feed less energy feeds such as corn, sorghum, etc. which are easy to grow long-fat.

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