CATDOLL : CATDOLL: The long-standing problem of laying hens stealing egg yolks and its solution

The problem of laying hens stealing egg yolks for a long time

For farmers, long-term egg yolk stealing by laying hens is a major problem. Egg yolk stealing by laying hens will lead to reduced egg quality, reduced egg production rate, reduced economic benefits, and production losses. At the same time, long-term egg yolk stealing by laying hens may also be the result of improper feeding and management, which requires timely measures to solve.

Possible causes

There are many possible reasons why laying hens steal egg yolks for a long time. First, laying hens may be deficient in protein and amino acids, which leads to stealing egg yolks to obtain necessary nutrients. Second, there may be stress and maladaptive factors in the laying hens' environment, such as poor drinking water and unbalanced feed, which causes them to choose to steal egg yolks to relieve stress. In addition, laying hens may have behavioral problems, and habitually stealing egg yolks needs to be corrected.

Workaround

To solve the problem of laying hens stealing egg yolks for a long time, we can adopt the following solutions:

1. Optimize feeding management : ensure that laying hens get enough protein and amino acids, the feeding environment is comfortable and pleasant, the feed is balanced, and the feeding is done at regular times and in regular quantities.
2. Provide plenty of space for activities : Provide laying hens with enough space to vent their energy, reduce stress and anxiety, and thus reduce the behavior of stealing egg yolks.
3. Set up appropriate recreational facilities : Set up appropriate recreational facilities in the chicken coop, such as toys, wooden blocks, etc., to attract the attention of laying hens and reduce their attention to the yolks.
4. Deal with egg yolks in a timely manner : Clean up the egg yolks produced in the chicken house in a timely manner to prevent laying hens from having the opportunity to steal food and reduce the chance of breeding stealing behavior.
5. Behavior correction : Use behavior correction methods, such as spraying water, making noises, etc., to punish laying hens that steal egg yolks and change their behavioral habits.

Through the above methods, we can help farmers effectively solve the problem of laying hens stealing egg yolks for a long time, improve egg quality and egg production rate, and achieve better economic benefits.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope it helps you solve the problem of laying hens stealing egg yolks for a long time.