An incubator located on Shanghua Street in Lanxi City recently contacted us with a concern: They had raised a batch of hens during the second half of last year, and although they had reached the laying stage, their egg production was below average. They asked how to improve it. Reporter's advice: Cold weather can significantly affect egg production in hens. To help maintain productivity during winter, here are some practical suggestions: 1. **Maintain warmth**: At night, make sure all doors and windows of the chicken coop are properly closed to prevent cold drafts. If possible, use heating systems to keep the temperature inside the coop above 15°C. However, if using stoves for heating, ensure proper ventilation to avoid the risk of gas poisoning. 2. **Adjust feed ration**: In winter, hens tend to eat more. It’s recommended to provide a diet mainly composed of concentrated feed, supplemented with green and juicy feeds. Reduce the amount of corn and increase the proportion of bran to support better digestion and energy levels. 3. **Increase lighting**: Hens need sufficient light to stimulate egg production. Use both natural and artificial light sources. Provide two additional light periods in the morning and evening. For example, start the morning light at 6:00 AM and the evening light at 6:30 PM, ensuring that the total daily exposure is over 16 hours. In addition to these measures, it's also important to monitor the health of the flock regularly, ensure clean water is always available, and keep the coop clean to prevent disease. With proper care and adjustments, egg production should gradually improve as the weather warms up.

Non Contact Termometer

Non Contact Termometer,Smart thermometer,ear thermometer,best baby thermometer,infrared thermometer instructions

Shenzhen Urion Technology Co., Ltd. , https://www.urionhealth.com