How to Increase Egg Size in Layers? 4 Proven Methods & Best Egg Booster

Large eggs are more favored in the market: For egg-laying chicken farmers, increasing the size of eggs is the key to boosting profits. The Layer egg booster of Lima Biotechnology can help egg-laying chicken farmers increase the yield and size of eggs and obtain higher economic value.

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What is egg size grading ?

In egg sales, size is a key grading criterion that affects pricing and usage.

There are obvious differences in the definition of egg size among various countries. For instance, the average weight of a medium-sized egg in Australia is only 43 grams, and that of a large-sized egg is 52 grams. Overall, it is smaller than that in Europe and America. Eggs labeled as "large-sized" in the United States or the United Kingdom might only be "medium-sized" in Australia.

Internationally, eggs for laying hens are usually graded by weight, as follows:

- Small size (S) : Less than 53 grams

- Medium size (M) : 53-63 grams

- Large size (L) : 63-73 grams

- Extra large size (XL) : More than 73 grams

Consumers generally believe that large eggs offer better value for money. Food processing enterprises also prefer large eggs to obtain more egg liquid. Therefore, the market price of large eggs is generally higher than that of small eggs, directly boosting the economic benefits of breeding.

Is it possible to increase egg size?

1.Increasing egg size for layer: genetics

Genetics is an innate factor influencing the size of eggs. The breeding direction of the poultry genetic industry over the past few decades has directly shaped the characteristics of chicken flocks.

Different breeding goals can lead to differences in egg size:

- Commercial varieties: Focus on the uniformity of egg quality and tolerance to commercial environments.

- Traditional varieties: Pay attention to the stability of the appearance characteristics of eggs.

- Family farmers: They pay more attention to the maternal ability and egg production quantity of hens.

Even if some chickens come from the layer breed that hatched large eggs, they may still produce small eggs due to individual genetic differences. This can only be controlled by avoiding their reproduction. If you want to raise a large flock of laying hens, it is recommended that

Select individuals of the same breed and age that lay larger eggs naturally as breeding chickens

When introducing new breeds, clearly ask the breeders about the egg weight data and whether targeted breeding has been carried out.

For instance, the Hailan brown-shelled laying hen, under standardized breeding conditions, has a relatively high average egg weight and is one of the popular breeds for those seeking a large egg yield.

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2.Chicken’s nutrition is a key factor

Nutrition is the "material basis" for the size of eggs. Dietary deficiencies can directly lead to a decrease in egg weight and a reduction in egg production. Among them, protein, calcium and amino acids are the three core elements, especially amino acids, which have a significant impact on the size of eggs.

Eggs themselves are high-protein foods, and laying hens need sufficient protein to maintain production. Protein supply needs to be adjusted at different stages:

- Brooding period: Appropriately increase the proportion of protein to promote growth and development

- Peak egg-laying period: Increase protein intake to ensure egg-laying performance

3.Lighting programs in layer farming

Chickens are extremely sensitive to changes in the duration of light exposure. This sensitivity directly affects the endocrine system, thereby influencing egg production and egg weight. Scientifically setting the lighting program is a low-cost and effective means to control the size of eggs.

1.Understand the slow-down lighting program

The slow-lowering light exposure program refers to providing longer light exposure during the brooding period and then gradually reducing the duration. Under this mode, laying hens have more time to eat and grow, their sexual maturity is delayed, and they can accumulate more nutrients for egg formation, ultimately producing larger eggs.

2. Understand the fast-lowering light exposure program

The fast-lowering light exposure program rapidly reduces the duration of light exposure. Although it can promote the earlier sexual maturity of laying hens, it slows down their growth rate, leads to insufficient nutrient reserves, and the eggs they produce are usually smaller in size.

4.General layer health and stress

The health of layer hens is the prerequisite for laying large eggs. It is necessary to start from daily management: do a good job in biosecurity protection, regularly monitor and prevent parasites. If the egg weight is found to be lower than the average level of the same breed and age, egg-laying chicken farmers should promptly investigate for diseases to prevent the chicken flock from being infected.

It is also necessary to avoid heat stress in laying hens. High temperature is the "invisible killer" of egg weight. When the ambient temperature exceeds 33°C (the upper limit of the thermoneutral zone for laying hens), it will lead to a decrease in feed intake, insufficient intake of nutrients such as protein and amino acids, and directly reduce egg weight.

In a chicken house with controllable environment, maintaining an appropriate temperature through cooling equipment can restore the feed intake of laying hens and ensure the stability of egg weight.

Protecting the intestinal health of laying hens: The health of the intestinal mucosa is directly related to the efficiency of nutrient absorption. Intestinal epithelial cells are responsible for absorbing all nutrients in the feed. On a daily basis, the intestinal microecological balance can be maintained by adding probiotics and optimizing feed formulas, providing a guarantee for high-yield large eggs laid by laying hens.

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What is the best egg booster for layers?

In addition to human control, some egg-laying chicken farmers in Africa choose to use Lima's layer egg promoter. This integrates natural components such as bioactive peptides, oligosaccharides, and butyric acid compounds, which work in synergy to optimize the intestinal environment of laying hens. In practical applications, farmers have reported that the manure formation degree of laying hens has improved, and the incidence of intestinal diseases has significantly decreased.

Poultry egg booster mainly promotes the development and maturation of follicles by regulating endocrine. It has been verified through practice that it can increase egg production by 3-5%.

The Layer egg booster makes eggshells harder and smoother in terms of enhancing calcium and pigment deposition. At the same time, it stimulates the secretion of egg white, and the egg weight can increase by 2-5%. High-quality eggshells and larger egg weights make eggs more competitive in the market and more expensive.

Moreover, the active formula of layer egg enhancer can regulate the immune system of laying hens and reduce the influence of stress factors such as temperature changes and noise. At the same time, it extends the peak egg-laying period, enabling laying hens to maintain stable high yields over a longer period and bringing continuous income to farmers.

Conclusion: How to make an egg bigger?

If egg-laying chicken farmers want to increase the size of their eggs, they need to take different measures:

1.Go to the local egg-laying chicken breeding market to select breeds that can hatch large eggs.

2.Control the nutritional management of laying hens.

3.Regulate light to control the growth rhythm.

4.Pay attention to the intestinal health of laying hens.

Choosing Lima Biological egg-laying products as an efficient solution can complement scientific breeding methods, making eggs larger and increasing the egg production of laying hens.