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Tips to boost egg yields in your flock

Chicken farm [iStockphoto]

Many poultry companies involved in breeding and genetics have spent years researching the breeds that are excellent in terms of livability, production, and egg quality. The most common commercial layer breeds in this region are ISA Brown, Hy-line, Lohmann and Shavers. With little differences in between, these hybrid flocks generally have exceptional feed conversion efficiencies and are considered profitable brown egg layers.

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