Egg laying boxThe design should meet the natural habits of laying hens, such as cleanliness, dryness, darkness, and quietness.
Egg laying boxes are usually designed with 1-2 layers, with one egg nest used for every 4 chickens. The size of each egg laying nest is approximately 30cm wide x 35cm deep x 30cm high. The bottom of the egg laying box should consider using a movable bottom plate, and the height of the front baffle should be able to maintain sufficient padding inside the box.
When designing an egg laying box, good ventilation and no thief wind should be considered.
In segmented chicken coops, the egg laying box should be installed before the chickens are transferred from the breeding house to the egg laying house; In a fully in and fully out chicken coop, egg laying boxes are usually installed at 22 weeks of age.
The height of the egg laying box should be suitable for the laying hens to enter the egg laying nest, and it should not be easily contaminated by ground bedding. At the same time, it can also provide a place for the laying hens to avoid harassment from roosters. Generally, the height of the entry and exit pedals of the lower egg laying box from the padding should not exceed 45cm. The distance between the bottom pedal and the second pedal should not be less than 15cm.
The number of egg laying boxes should be calculated based on the actual inventory of breeding hens at the beginning of production, as well as the provision of four additional breeding hens for each egg laying nest. Insufficient egg laying nests will lead to an increase in ground eggs, dirty eggs, or damaged eggs in the nest.
Due to the fact that the laying eggs first come into contact with the bedding inside the egg box after production, it is advisable to use clean, hygienic, and egg box bedding as much as possible. It is usually recommended to use dried pine wood shavings: due to their soft texture and natural resistance to insects, bacteria, and mold.
Monitor the entire process of producing and transporting wood shavings to ensure they are not contaminated by harmful substances, mold, and insects. Cover the shavings stored in the venue to ensure that they remain clean, dry, and hygienic at all times. Remember not to store cushioning materials outdoors.
The degree of contamination of the egg box bedding should be monitored regularly every month.
Adequate padding should be placed inside the egg box to provide a comfortable laying environment for the hens. Regularly monitor on a weekly basis and replenish cushioning materials as needed. If conditions permit, monthly replacement of padding is a practice. In most equipment systems, when using a mat, it should be kept clean. It is recommended to use two sets of bottom pads, so that one set of bottom pads can be used to clean the other set at the same time& nbsp;
Ensure that when the spray cooling system is working, the droplets will not float into the egg production box; At the same time, the fog droplets should not be too large, otherwise they will wet the floor mat. Keeping the floor mat clean and dry can prevent breeding hens from bringing feces and dirt into the egg box.
Egg laying boxes are usually designed with 1-2 layers, with one egg nest used for every 4 chickens. The size of each egg laying nest is approximately 30cm wide x 35cm deep x 30cm high. The bottom of the egg laying box should consider using a movable bottom plate, and the height of the front baffle should be able to maintain sufficient padding inside the box.
When designing an egg laying box, good ventilation and no thief wind should be considered.
In segmented chicken coops, the egg laying box should be installed before the chickens are transferred from the breeding house to the egg laying house; In a fully in and fully out chicken coop, egg laying boxes are usually installed at 22 weeks of age.
The height of the egg laying box should be suitable for the laying hens to enter the egg laying nest, and it should not be easily contaminated by ground bedding. At the same time, it can also provide a place for the laying hens to avoid harassment from roosters. Generally, the height of the entry and exit pedals of the lower egg laying box from the padding should not exceed 45cm. The distance between the bottom pedal and the second pedal should not be less than 15cm.
The number of egg laying boxes should be calculated based on the actual inventory of breeding hens at the beginning of production, as well as the provision of four additional breeding hens for each egg laying nest. Insufficient egg laying nests will lead to an increase in ground eggs, dirty eggs, or damaged eggs in the nest.
Due to the fact that the laying eggs first come into contact with the bedding inside the egg box after production, it is advisable to use clean, hygienic, and egg box bedding as much as possible. It is usually recommended to use dried pine wood shavings: due to their soft texture and natural resistance to insects, bacteria, and mold.
Monitor the entire process of producing and transporting wood shavings to ensure they are not contaminated by harmful substances, mold, and insects. Cover the shavings stored in the venue to ensure that they remain clean, dry, and hygienic at all times. Remember not to store cushioning materials outdoors.
The degree of contamination of the egg box bedding should be monitored regularly every month.
Adequate padding should be placed inside the egg box to provide a comfortable laying environment for the hens. Regularly monitor on a weekly basis and replenish cushioning materials as needed. If conditions permit, monthly replacement of padding is a practice. In most equipment systems, when using a mat, it should be kept clean. It is recommended to use two sets of bottom pads, so that one set of bottom pads can be used to clean the other set at the same time& nbsp;
Ensure that when the spray cooling system is working, the droplets will not float into the egg production box; At the same time, the fog droplets should not be too large, otherwise they will wet the floor mat. Keeping the floor mat clean and dry can prevent breeding hens from bringing feces and dirt into the egg box.
