Maintaining high flock laying percentages above 85% requires meticulous attention to flock health, lighting programmes, feed conversion efficiency, and stress reduction.
High productivity begins with genetically sound, fully vaccinated 16 to 18-week point-of-lay pullets. Adhering strictly to veterinary vaccination schedules against Newcastle disease, Gumboro, and Infectious Coryza is non-negotiable.
Providing 16 hours of light per day (natural daylight supplemented with artificial lighting) stimulates the pituitary gland for consistent egg formation. Administer high-protein layer mash with optimal calcium-to-phosphorus ratios in the cooler morning and evening hours.
Disinfect all nipple drinking lines weekly and enforce strict vehicle and visitor biosecurity protocols at the farm gate to prevent disease outbreaks.
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