CAGE HOUSING

3 LOHMANN › MANAGEMENT GUIDE 3 18 Recommended Nutrient Levels 18 Nutrition and Egg Weight 21 Supplements 22 Crude Fibre 22 Rearing 23 Correct Use of Pre-Layer Feed 24 Laying Period 25 Phase Feeding 26 Mycotoxines 28 Lighting 28 General 28 Intermittent Lighting Programme for Day Old Chicks 29 Lighting Programme for Closed Houses 30 Lighting Programme for Open Houses 32 General Recommendations 32 Hygiene 32 Daily Con trol 32 Water Supply 33 Grit 34 Litter (Non Cage Housing) 34 Egg Quality and Egg Collec tion 34 Nests (Non Cage Housing) 35 Stocking Density 35 Equipment Requirements