The effect of light on laying chicken

First, the impact of light on the amount of egg production: reasonable scientific lighting can make the laying period of laying hens increase properly, Many farmer use egg packing system ,so the rational use of light is also a key to improve the egg production of laying hens. Many experienced farmers believe that laying hens The increase in egg production was 82% due to the stimulation of the light in the house to increase the reproductive function, while only 18% was due to increased feed intake.

Second, the impact of light on the weight of the egg: the length of the light control will affect the egg weight of the egg, so the length of the light is also a method of small egg size, such as the continuous light time of more than 10 per day in the second half of the chick growth Hours, or gradually extend the lighting time during this period, will cause the laying hens to be too early and premature.

Third, the impact of light on the formation time of the egg: the lighting cycle of the control of the lighting equipment will affect the formation time of the egg.