What is the cause and method of chicken laying soft eggs?
Chicken crispy eggs, also known as "crispy shell eggs", are a common problem in broiler production. This problem seriously restricts the production and sales of broilers, and seriously restricts the development of the broiler industry. In this paper, the causes and preventive measures of soft eggs laid by chickens are discussed in detail, hoping to help the majority of farmers.
First, the factors that cause chickens to lay soft eggs.
1.Food problems: Insufficient nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D, or the use of inappropriate proportions, can cause chickens to produce soft eggs. Calcium is an essential nutrient during eggshell development, and when lacking, the shell becomes very thin and soft. Phosphorus and vitamin D help us better absorb and use calcium.
2.Epidemic diseases: such as Newcastle disease, infectious bronchitis, etc., will cause certain harm to the body of the chicken, thus having a certain adverse effect on the quality of eggshells. In addition, poor environment, poor ventilation and poor hygiene in the chicken house can also cause chicks to get sick and lay soft-shell eggs.
3.The problem of age: the older the chick, the lower the egg production rate, and the quality of the laying hen also has a certain adverse effect. With age, the body's function gradually declines, and it is easy to lay soft eggs.
4.Stress factors: sudden change of feed, adjustment of feeding density, sudden change in climate, etc., can cause stress in chicks, thereby reducing the quality of eggs.
Second, chicken laying soft egg control countermeasures.
1.Reasonable dietary structure: ensure that the diet contains calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D and other nutrients, and reasonably match different diets to adapt to different ages and egg production rates. On the premise of improving product quality, we will eliminate the use of raw materials with poor quality and poor shelf life.
2.Do a good job in disease prevention and control: routine immunization of chickens to prevent the emergence of infectious diseases such as Newcastle disease and infectious bronchitis. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the daily management of the chicken house, so that the chicken house environment is clean, well ventilated, and the temperature is suitable to reduce the incidence of disease.
3.Scientific breeding density: according to the breed, development stage and egg production of the flock, the appropriate density distribution to prevent excessive crowding. Appropriate feeding density is of great significance for maintaining the health of chicks and improving the quality of eggshells.
4.Stress Relief: Avoid sudden feed changes and adjustment of feeding density as much as possible. When there are uncontrollable weather changes, it is necessary to do a good job of keeping the chicken house warm and ventilating to relieve this pressure.
5.Nutritional additives: According to the nutritional needs of broilers, an appropriate amount of nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D are added to the diet. Adding a small amount of eggshell powder and shell powder to eggs can improve eggshell quality.
6.Regular inspection of egg quality: Samples are collected regularly and counted to grasp the changes in egg quality. If there is a problem, such as the thickness of the egg, or if it is soft, adjust it accordingly immediately.
III. Conclusion. Chicken soft eggs are the result of a combination of feed factors, disease factors, age factors and stress factors. In order to achieve effective control of soft eggs laid by chickens, it is necessary to breed and manage them comprehensively and scientifically. It is an important way to improve egg quality and reduce the incidence of "soft shell" by optimizing feed formula, strengthening disease prevention, reasonably arranging feeding density, reducing stress factors, supplementing nutritional additives, and monitoring egg quality. At the same time, farmers should also strengthen the study of new breeds, new varieties and new business models, in order to meet the needs of the development of the broiler industry and enhance the economic and social benefits of the broiler industry.
Therefore, the prevention and control of soft eggs laid by broilers requires farmers to carry out comprehensive management from all angles. So as to ensure the growth and development of broilers, improve the quality and yield of laying hens, and promote the sustainable development of the broiler industry.