U Florida: Article on Factors Affecting Egg Production

[LynneP]

An exceptional article on backyard egg production!

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PS029

Factors Affecting Egg Production in Backyard Chicken Flocks
J.P. Jacob, H.R. Wilson, R.D. Miles, G. D. Butcher, and F.B. Mather

The laying cycle of a chicken flock usually covers a span of about 12 months. Egg productionbegins when the birds reach about 18-22 weeks of age, depending on the breed and season. Flockproduction rises sharply and reaches a peak of about 90%, 6-8 weeks later. Production thengradually declines to about 65% after 12 months of lay. A typical production curve for a layingflock, showing changes in the level of egg production and in egg weight, over time, is given...

 

[Ridgerunner]

Thanks, Great article.

 

[Kezzie]

That's an awesome article! Thanks!

 

[happyhenhouse]

Yes, this is an exceptional article. It's an eye-opener, and now I can appreciate the care that should be taken when visiting other flocks. Many thanks for posting. Maybe it should be a sticky.