Best tips to have healthy layers for quality egg production

There is always that question of; what am I doing wrong? This applies mostly to poultry farming business. Without doubt, it is expected that you will succeed if at all you go everything according to the books. Rearing chicken for egg production is a profitable activity that calls for patience and heave capital investment. Below are top tips that will guide you to get the best out of your layers.

Ensure that you offer quality feeds 

Feed is very important in quality egg production. The type of feed that you give to your chicken will affect the productivity of your layers. As a wise poultry farmer take your time to research on the best quality feeds in your country. This will certify that you buy quality feeds for your layers. Most successful farmers would argue that mash or pellet feeds would do the trick. Yes, this is true but you ought to supplement the feed with greens, fruits and worms if possible.

Regular cleaning of nest boxes

Certainly, you would not feel comfortable sleeping or resting on a dirty place. The same case applies to chicken for egg production. They feel comfortable laying on nests that are cleaned regularly.

Give your layers space to roam about

Chickens that are happy always lay more eggs hence satisfying the farmer’s needs. Try as much as possible to rear chickens in a big space where they will find it easy to roam about. There are those poultry farmers that make use of flexible pens. Such pens give layers time to graze in clean and comfortable environs. Keep in mind that pens are of great benefit in protecting chicken from predators. 

Calcium is very important

Laying eggs drains a lot of calcium from layers. This means that you should supplement calcium to the feeds that you offer to your chicken. There are several calcium supplements that you can make use of to solve this calcium deficiency. Also, crushed oysters provide calcium and can be offered to egg producing chicken. 

Chicken inspection

Poultry farming business demands that a farmer be there to always inspect chicken. This type of inspection is done by checking the feet, wattles, combs, bills, wings etc. It is important to be very keen on broken bones and infected wounds. If at all there are signs that makes you worried, please take one of your layers to the vet for further examination. Alternatively, you can request your local vet to pay you a visit and help solve the situation.

Give your layers fresh water

Fresh water is essential in making certain that your chickens are healthy and highly productive. If you have been keen on layers they normally avoid dirty water and opt to stay thirsty. Therefore, always give your layers fresh water for maximum egg production.

Controlling parasites 

Your poultry house should be free from parasites such as mites. If you are not sure about the best insecticides to control parasites, kindly ask your local vet for assistance.

With the above tips, you can rest assured that your layers would be productive if you take time to follow the above pointers.