Avian Production Management

EGG NUMBER

• Commercial hybrid layers produce around 300-310 eggs in one year from 21-72 weeks of age.

Factors such as

• Strain of the bird
• Age and body weight at start of lay
• Lighting schedule during growing and laying
• Feed quality (protein, energy, vitamins, mineral and trace mineral content and toxin free feed)
• Culling procedure
• Climate
• Managemental factors like space allowances
• System of feeding
• Water quality
• Vaccination and other disease control measures influence egg number