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Common causes of sudden death in laying hens

Laying hens are one of the most important economic animals in farmers' breeding industry. However, in the breeding process, we sometimes encounter some laying hens that suddenly die, which not only causes economic losses, but also causes great distress to farmers. Next, we will introduce 10 common causes of sudden death of laying hens and provide corresponding countermeasures.

1. Disease and infection

Common diseases of laying hens include avian influenza, infectious rhinitis, infectious cervicitis, etc. These diseases can cause breathing difficulties, loss of appetite, decreased egg production, and even death in severe cases. At the same time, the infection can easily spread within the farm, so timely detection, isolation and treatment are the key to preventing and controlling the spread of the disease.

2. Water and feed issues

If laying hens do not have good drinking water or are not fed properly, they will not get enough water and nutrients, which can lead to digestive diseases or death due to exhaustion. Farmers need to ensure clean water and a proper mix of feed to meet the needs of the chickens.

3. Environmental factors

The temperature, humidity, ventilation and other factors of the breeding environment have an important impact on the health of laying hens. If the ambient temperature is too high or too low, or the humidity is too high or too low, the chickens will experience stress reactions and die. Therefore, maintaining appropriate environmental conditions is crucial to the health of the chickens.

4. Not getting enough exercise

If laying hens lack exercise for a long time, it is easy to cause muscle weakness and bone abnormalities, which will affect their growth and immunity and increase the risk of disease. Farmers need to provide sufficient activity space and appropriate exercise facilities to ensure that the chickens maintain good muscle and bone development.

5. Improper feeding and management

Improper feeding and management include dirty chicken houses, overcrowding of chickens, unreasonable stocking density, etc. These factors will increase the risk of disease in laying hens and lead to death of chickens. Farmers should keep the chicken houses clean and hygienic, control the stocking density, and give the chickens enough breathing space.

6. Lack of drinking water facilities

If laying hens lack drinking water for a long time, they will become dehydrated, have a high body temperature and blood concentration, and eventually cause blood circulation disorders and organ damage. Therefore, farmers need to provide sufficient drinking water facilities to ensure that the chickens can drink water at any time.

7. Egg quality issues

Some eggs may have quality problems, such as bacterial infection, malnutrition, etc. The chicks hatched from these eggs are in poor health and are prone to die in infancy. Therefore, farmers should regularly check the quality of eggs and remove problematic eggs in time.

8. Feed poisoning

Toxins in feed, such as mycotoxins and heavy metals, can have a serious impact on the health of laying hens. Farmers need to choose high-quality feed and regularly test the toxin content and take corresponding measures in a timely manner.

9. Attack by a predator

Attacks by predators are another common cause of death in laying hens. Protection measures around the farm need to be strengthened to ensure that laying hens are away from the threat of predators.

10. Genetic factors

Some laying hens may have genetic defects or genetic diseases, which can easily lead to sudden death. Farmers should strengthen the selection and breeding management of chickens to minimize the risk of genetic diseases.

The above is a brief introduction to the common causes of sudden death of laying hens and the corresponding countermeasures. During the breeding process, we must carefully observe the health of the chickens and take corresponding measures in time to reduce the risk of chicken death and ensure the stable development of the breeding industry.

Thank you for reading this article. I believe that after reading this article, you will have a clearer understanding of the causes of sudden death of laying hens, and will be able to better prevent and deal with related problems during the breeding process.