Laying hens

Sprouted cereals are a simple way to enrich the feed ration, especially for poultry. Thanks to the germination process, nutrient digestibility increases and their availability improves. However, they are not a substitute for a complete feed mixture, but rather a suitable supplement when used properly and hygienically.

In small-scale livestock farming, smaller quantities of feed mixtures are often used. Therefore, it is not uncommon for a farmer to have some pellets or loose feed mixture left even after the (expiration) minimum shelf life date. Is it still possible to feed such feed to the animals?

The chicken mite is a dangerous parasite that causes stress, anemia, and reduces egg production in laying hens. Chemical products are losing their effectiveness and are subject to legislative restrictions. Herbal extracts are a possible natural alternative that repels mites and promotes poultry health.

Breeders raising hens for egg production naturally want them to produce as many eggs as possible while keeping costs low. For this purpose, commercial breeders exclusively use specially-bred hybrid layer hens created by crossing different genetic lines of pure breeds. These hybrid breeds carry in their genetic information the desired traits such as a high…

The domestic chicken, or hen, is one of the most important farm animals and provides benefits in the form of eggs and meat. Today, more and more emphasis is being placed on animal welfare. As a result, farmers are already starting to prepare for mandatory changes to the housing of laying hens. The following article…

The domestic chicken, or hen, is one of the most important economically utilized animals, providing benefits in the form of eggs and meat. At present, increasing emphasis is being placed on animal living conditions, the so-called welfare standards. As a result, farmers are already beginning to prepare for mandatory changes in the housing of laying…

The popularity of raising chickens in household conditions has been rising in recent years. This trend may be due to several factors, one of these surely being the search of high-quality foods, a more sustainable lifestyle and desire for greater independence. Breeding chickens at home also allows owners to control the animals’ living conditions and…

Chickens are the most numerous bird species ever, with 26 billion breeding representatives. Unsurprisingly, they are divided into several groups according to different aspects. Which division is the most common, and which breeds of hens should you definitely be familiar with?

When keeping chickens, one may wonder how long a hen actually lives. There is no clear answer to this question. It always depends on several factors – some you can influence, some unfortunately you cannot. How can you contribute to the long life of your hens and how does the life of a fowl work?

The health of your hens is one of the most important things you should look after in your breeding. If a flock is lacking something or has a health problem, it will show up in a drop in laying or a change in behaviour. One such situation is an infestation of bumblebees. How do you…