Intensive / Recommended Lighting
Programmes for Intensive Systems
It is important the Variety Brown does not have a
large light increase at any one time, because this could result in over
consumption of feed and may cause EODES, (Erratic Ovulation and Defective
Egg Syndrome).
Gradual light
increases during peak help maintain the high levels of the two hormones -
Luteinizing Hormone and the Follicle Stimulating
Hormone.
If additional egg weight
is required, the ‘delayed lighting’ programme should be used. This will
delay maturity by approximately 7 days but egg weight will be increased.
In addition light stimulation should not be introduced until body weight
has reached 1500 grams. Reduce light intensity if and when necessary.
Ensure all birds have equal light intensity.
Recommended Lighting Programmes for
Intensive Systems
It is important on
transfer into laying quarters that light intensity is compatible with
rearing house.
The recommendations
on light intensity is only a guide, as wide variations will be seen in
some cage laying systems.
