LIGHTING PROGRAMME FOR LAYERS - WHY THE NEED?

Lighting programme does have a big effect on performance of layers. The type of light used is also important.
Basically, lighting programmes are aimed at achieving one/more of the following:

• Induce growth rate
• Induce laying performance
• Prevent cannibalism
• Increase live weight gain
• And so on

However, the type of light matters a lot.

Blue light help increase growth rate

Red light prevents cannibalism

Yellow light/Incandescent light improves egg laying and live weight gain

Florescent light is not a perfect light for chickens because they can't see well. Although, they get adapted to it after some period and this can also help improve egg production and live weight gain.

If you must carry out a lighting programme to improve egg production, consistency needs to be put into consideration in order to avoid irregular performance.

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