Problems with chicken egg-laying can be caused not only by cold weather, but also by improper care. Here are the main recommendations from experts on how to encourage high productivity in chickens, even during spring and flocking season.

Basic Tips for High Layability of Chickens:

  • Diet with Herbs and Vegetables: In the spring, include herbs, fruits, vegetables, and root crops in the chickens’ diet to ensure a balanced and nutritious intake.
  • Enough Light and Shade: Provide chickens with access to both light and darkness, and also ensure there is shade in the roost to prevent overheating during warmer weather.
  • Lighting in the Coops: Use 25W light bulbs in the coops to maintain the right lighting levels for optimal egg production.
  • Fresh Water and Sour Milk: Regularly provide chickens with fresh water and some sour milk to aid digestion and improve overall health.
  • Access to Natural Feed: Allow the chickens to forage for comatose (insects), worms, and stones, as this provides a rich diet that enhances health and productivity.

The Right Diet for Preventing Gestation:

  • Grains, Root Vegetables, and Green Feed: These are the primary sources of nutrition for chickens. Good options include horseweed, alfalfa, and peas.
  • Mixed Feed: Supplement with ready-made mixed feed, including grain, potatoes, vegetables, dried fruit, cereals, and grass.
  • Additional Additives: Include legumes, dormouse, meal, salt, and other essential microelements to support aging and health.
  • Drizhzhi: Use drizhzhi as a stimulant to aid digestion and prevent issues like diarrhea.
  • Kreida: Add kreida (chalk) to the feed twice a day to maintain the quality of the egg shell.

Foods to Avoid for Chickens:

Avoid feeding chickens the following harmful products:

  • Fresh bread, moldy, or rotten grain.
  • Fermented feed, waste sprouts, or green/sprouted potatoes.
  • Licorice and salted products.

By following these recommendations, you can ensure the health of your chickens and maintain a steady egg-laying production throughout the warm season.

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