Factors affecting moulting

FACTORS AFFECTING MOULTING 
  • Several factors affect the onset and length of moulting. The important factors are
    • Weight and physical condition of the bird
    • Length of light exposure
    • Nutrition of the bird and 
    • Environmental temperature and humidity
  • It is possible to speed the moulting process through a program of force moulting, thereby recycling the hens for another period of egg production and improved egg quality.
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