Layer poultry farming means raising egg laying poultry birds for the purpose of commercial egg production. Layer chickens are such a special species of hens, which need to be raised from when they are one day old. They start laying eggs commercially from 18-19 weeks of age. They remain laying eggs continuously till their 72-78 weeks of age. They can produce about one kg of eggs by consuming about 2.25kg of food during their egg laying period. For the purpose of producing hybrid eggs layer, consider the various characteristics of cock and hen before breeding. There are various types of highly egg productive layer breeds available throughout the world. Layer Breeds: According to the nature and colour of egg, layer hens are of two types. Short description of these two types are listed below. White Egg Laying Hens: This type of hens are comparatively smaller in size. Relatively eat less food, and the colour of egg shell is white. Isa White, Lehman White, Nikchik, Bab Cock BV-300, H
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