In the chicken industry, the level of egg production is one of the important indicators to measure the operating efficiency. However, sometimes we encounter a sudden drop in egg production from chickens, which makes many farmers confused and anxious. In fact, the decline in chicken egg production is not untraceable, and there are often many hidden reasons behind it. Today, let's debunk the mystery of these causes of declining egg production in chickens, and how to take effective measures to restore and improve the egg production rate of chickens!
1. Physiological causes
Age factor. As the chickens age, the hen's egg production performance gradually declines. In general, hens produce less eggs year after the peak laying period. This is a natural law that cannot be reversed, but it is possible to maintain a high level of egg production by renewing the flock in a timely manner.
Disease effects. Various diseases, especially those of the reproductive system, can directly affect the laying performance of hens. For example, infectious bronchitis in chickens, Newcastle disease in chickens, and other diseases can lead to a decrease in egg production. Therefore, vaccination and disease prevention are crucial.
Undernutrition. Hens need to consume a lot of nutrients during egg laying, and if the nutrients in the feed are insufficient or out of proportion, it will lead to a decrease in egg production. Therefore, farmers should reasonably prepare feed according to the growth stage and egg production needs of chickens to ensure balanced nutrition.
Second, environmental factors
The temperature is not suitable.
Temperatures that are too high or too low can have a negative impact on the hen's egg production performance. High temperatures can cause heat stress in the flock, resulting in a decrease in appetite and egg production; Low temperatures cause the flock to expend more energy to maintain body temperature, which affects egg production. Therefore, farmers should do a good job of insulation and cooling of the chicken coop to create a comfortable growth environment for the chickens.
The lighting is not reasonable.
Light has an important impact on the laying performance of hens. Too much or too little light, too much or too little light intensity, can lead to a decrease in egg production rates. Farmers should reasonably arrange the light time and intensity according to the growth stage and egg production needs of chickens to improve egg production performance.
Poor air quality.
Dirty air in the house and high ammonia concentrations can cause irritation to the hen's respiratory tract and eyes, resulting in a decrease in egg production. Therefore, farmers should regularly clean the manure and dirt in the chicken coop to maintain air circulation and reduce ammonia concentration.
3. Management factorsPoor feed management.
Improper feed storage, irregular feeding, or insufficient feeding amounts can lead to malnutrition in hens, which can affect egg production performance. Farmers should do a good job in the storage of feed to prevent feed mildew; At the same time, according to the feeding habits and egg production needs of chickens, the feeding time and feeding amount should be reasonably arranged.
Improper management of water sources.
Unclean water sources, insufficient drinking water, or faulty drinking facilities can all affect the normal physiological function of the hen, resulting in a decrease in egg production rates. Farmers should ensure that the water source is clean and pollution-free, and regularly inspect drinking water facilities to ensure that the chickens have enough clean drinking water.
Vaccinations are not timely.
Vaccination is one of the important measures to prevent disease. If vaccination is not timely or comprehensive, it can lead to reduced immunity in the flock and susceptibility to diseases, which can affect egg production performance. Therefore, farmers should follow the vaccination plan and vaccinate their flocks in time to ensure the health of their flocks.
Through the above analysis, we can see that there are many reasons for the decline of chicken egg production, including physiological reasons, environmental factors and management factors. In order to improve the egg production rate of chickens, farmers need to start from many aspects and implement comprehensive policies. First of all, we should pay attention to the physiological needs of chickens and provide suitable feed and water; Secondly, it is necessary to create a good growing environment to ensure that the temperature, light and air quality are appropriate; Finally, it is necessary to strengthen management and do a good job in vaccination and disease prevention. Only in this way can the hens perform optimally and bring good returns to the farmers.