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4 Steps to increase eggs from your layers

Dear layer farmers, as most of you are aware, the table egg industry is thriving even in this tough Covid-19 season. Orders for more pullets are increasing daily. What is driving this demand? People are consuming more eggs than before, and rightly so. Eggs are versatile, nutritious and easy to prepare. Unlike other sources of protein, they are easy to digest. If you were to drink raw eggs, the entire swallow will be absorbed directly into your system without any digestion. The egg yolk provides essential amino acids, vitamins B1, B2, B12, A, D and minerals like zinc and magnesium. The demand has pushed prices up and farmers are demanding a lot from the hens. The trick to high egg production lies on the rearing of the pullets to an early point of lay, high peak production, longer peak duration, high feed efficiency and large egg size. Here is your winning strategy to achieve this goal.

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