28/02/2022
Lists of factors that affect the size of eggs laid by hens:
There are many factors that affect the size of eggs laid by an hen. These factors include:
1. Feed:
Feed that is well balanced give a bigger eggs than feed that is poorly balanced. Also restricting the birds of feed lead to laying of smaller eggs.
2 Water:
Shortage of water ultimately lead to small eggs due to reduction of the quantity of water in egg composition.
3. Protein level in the feed:
Higher protein level in the feed give bigger eggs.
4. Temperature:
High environmental temperature reduce eggs production and sizes.
5. Lighting:
This is one way layer farmer get it wrong.
Standard lighting period of 17 is perfect for layers.
