It is no coincidence that the model of raising high-yield laying hens is increasingly favored by many poultry farmers. With outstanding reproductive capacity and high economic value, high-yield layers can provide a stable source of income when managed with proper techniques.
In poultry farming, raising high-yield laying hens is a model that brings stable and long-term profits. However, to achieve high, stable egg production with good quality, it is essential to master technical aspects such as breed selection, housing, nutrition, and disease prevention.
1. SELECTING HIGH-YIELD LAYING BREEDS
The breed accounts for up to 60% of productivity. Some popular high-yield laying hen breeds include:
– Isa Brown (imported – brown eggs, yield: 300–320 eggs/year).
– Hy-Line Brown (early laying, high productivity, easy to manage).
– Luong Phuong, Egyptian hens (local breeds – well adapted, good egg quality).
– Free-range hens: choose breeds with good disease resistance and stable productivity.
Regardless of the breed, chick selection must follow these criteria: uniform size, bright eyes, healthy, no deformities, and standard weight for the breed.
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2. HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
– The poultry house must be dry, well-ventilated, with a roof to protect from heat and rain.
– Stocking density must be appropriate, avoid overcrowding.
– Flooring: use rice husk or sawdust bedding about 8–10 cm thick, replace periodically; or use BIOFARM biological bedding to reduce odors.
– Nesting boxes: arrange one nest per five hens, lined with straw or dry sawdust.
– Ensure 16 hours of light/day when hens reach laying phase.
3. MANAGEMENT ACCORDING TO GROWTH STAGES
Brooding stage (0–4 weeks of age)
– Brooding temperature: 32–34°C, reduce by 2–3°C weekly.
– Supplement vitamins and probiotics to boost immunity. Use brooding medications like CHICKIN, digestive enzymes like HASPRO during this stage to improve chick health and reduce early mortality.
– Use heat lamps, wind shields to maintain warmth and avoid drafts.
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Grower stage (5–18 weeks of age)
– Help birds adapt to the environment, strengthen immunity.
– Provide full nutrition to develop skeletal structure and reproductive organs.
– Avoid underweight or overweight conditions, which may affect laying performance later.
Laying stage (from 19 weeks of age onward)
– Start gradually increasing lighting up to 16 hours/day.
– Increase feed to 110–120 g/hen/day.
– Supplement calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D3 for eggshell formation. You can use products like CANPHOLIS, VITOL 140 ORAL, or egg stimulants such as BOSSEGG or EGGSTIM to enhance egg quantity and quality.
4. DISEASE PREVENTION
– For laying hens, ensure full vaccination schedule: Newcastle, Gumboro, Infectious Bronchitis (IB), Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT), Fowl Cholera, etc.
– Deworm regularly, disinfect housing periodically.
– During weather changes, use probiotics, electrolytes, and Beta-glucan. Recommended products include ANTISTRESS KC, digestive enzyme ZYMTORIC, and immune booster GLUCAN C.
– Monitor feces, posture, and skin color for early disease signs; isolate and treat promptly if needed.
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5. TIPS TO INCREASE EGG PRODUCTION:
– Feed at fixed times, with consistent quantity – avoid sudden ration changes.
– Always provide sufficient clean drinking water.
– Collect eggs 2–3 times per day; store in cool areas, avoid cracking.
– If egg production decreases by more than 10% within 3 days, check: feed formula, water supply, housing environment, lighting, and disease presence.
Raising high-yield laying hens is not difficult, but it requires a systematic and persistent approach. With proper care, sufficient nutrition, and effective disease prevention, farmers can achieve sustainable and safe profits.