Body development should be of focus during the pullet rearing process to improve layer performance and attain 100 weeks of production.
“Genetic companies are currently investing a lot of resources into extending the length of production for layers,” stated Xabier Arbe Ugalde, H&N International Managing Director, at the 2024 PEAK Conference.
To increase the length of layer production, producers need to create a solid foundation for the birds during the pullet phase, which is highly dependent on achieving the correct body weight at the right time, explained Ugalde.
To achieve the correct body weight, producers should pay attention to management factors, such as nutrition, feeder space and feed intake capacity.
0-4 weeks
During the first four weeks of life, pullets should gain a significant amount of weight in muscle, which will help in proper bone development. To do so,…
