58 58 CHECK THE BEHAVIOUR Adjustments may be needed based on the birds’ development and visual signs. MONITORING & ADJUSTMENTS CHECK THE FEED DEPTH Check if the hens can empty these troughs: Meet in the middle and balance your feed delivery timings to help ensure an adequate uptake of essential amino acids & nutrients by ALL the hens. From 8 weeks of age until the end of production there should always be an eating out period. This also helps to deliver a balanced nutritional meal to ALL the hens and ensures old food is cleared out the feed tracks. IMPORTANCE OF SATIETY Satiety, or the feeling of fullness, is crucial for hens both in rear and production. It impacts their behaviour, reducing boredom, stress, and negative behaviours. THE ART OF BALANCED FEEDING How we feed is just as important as what we feed for our laying hens. Balanced feeding practices promote the distribution of essential nutrients like protein, calcium, and vitamins. By ensuring balanced feeding, you create the conditions necessary for laying hens to achieve optimal health and egg production. It is the method of feeding – regularity, accessibility, and presentation – that establishes the framework for delivering the nutrients effectively. By combining balanced feeding techniques with high-quality feed, laying hens can achieve peak productivity and maintain long-term health. LOHMANN › MANAGEMENT GUIDE › EARLY MANAGEMENT CHECK THE CROP
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