The cage system is the most common housing type for commercial poultry production, particularly for egg-laying hens, due to its efficiency and space-saving design. For broiler chickens, which are raised for meat, the most common system is a floor-housed operation, often called the deep litter system. <div>Cage system</div><div>Description: Birds are housed in stacked, multi-tiered wire cages, with one to three birds per compartment. </div>
Broilers need high protein and energy for rapid growth, while layers need lower protein but high calcium for eggshells and a specific pre-lay diet to prepare for production. Both types require a balanced diet of carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water, with the specific levels adjusted based on the bird’s age and purpose.
You can ensure egg freshness by using a float test, which involves placing the egg in a bowl of water to see if it sinks (fresh), stands upright (older but good), or floats (rotten). Other methods include cracking the egg and checking the smell and appearance, or performing a quick shake test to listen for sloshing sounds.
A crucial daily habit is daily cleaning and disinfection of equipment and living areas to prevent the buildup of germs, along with maintaining a strict biosecurity protocol for visitors and staff. This includes washing hands, changing clothes and footwear before entering animal areas, and disinfecting tools and equipment before and after use.
Yes, switching from mash to pellet or crumble diets has been shown to improve broiler performance, leading to higher body weight, increased weight gain, and better feed conversion ratios (FCR). This is because pellets and crumbles reduce feed waste, decrease selective eating, improve ingredient homogeneity, and may increase palatability due to the processing of the ingredients.
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