❓When does laying performance truly begin?
➡️ Long before the first egg — in the very first days of life.
🐣 1. Handle with care
Day-old chicks are strong yet fragile. Temperature, humidity, and gentle handling are crucial from hatch to housing — every hour counts.
🔥 2. Brooding conditions matter
Chicks can’t regulate body heat early on. Keep body temperature near 40–41°C with balanced humidity to prevent chilling and slow growth.
💧 3. Early feed & water access
Clean water and quality starter feed activate digestion and immunity. Check crops a few hours after placement to confirm good intake.
💡 4. Light guides behaviour
Strong, evenly distributed light encourages chicks to find feed and water, while intermittent lighting supports rest, uniformity, and better early bodyweight gain.
👁️ Observation matters
Evenly spread, active chicks are a sign that housing and brooding are just right, the first step toward a healthy, high-performing flock.
LOHMANN BREEDERS – It’s the egg. 🥚💛
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