12/10/2025
LAYERS FEED FORMULATION FOR HIGH EGG PRODUCTION AND HEALTHY BIRDS
To get consistent egg production and maintain the health of your layer chickens, you need a well-balanced feed that meets their nutritional needs. Here's a breakdown of what a good formulation should include
1. Energy Sources
~ Maize or corn (40–50%): Provides energy.
~ Wheat offal or rice bran: Cheaper alternatives or supplements.
2. Protein Sources
~ Soybean meal or groundnut cake (15–20%): Crucial for egg production.
~ Fish meal or blood meal (2–5%): High quality animal protein.
~ Lysine and Methionine: Essential amino acids that improve egg size and shell quality.
3. Calcium and Minerals
~ Limestone or oyster shells (8–10%): Needed for strong eggshells.
~ Bone meal (2–3%): Source of phosphorus and calcium.
4. Vitamins and Premix
~ Include a vitamin-mineral premix designed for layers. It helps boost immunity, egg production, and fertility.
5. Additives (Optional)
~ Salt (0.25%): For electrolyte balance.
~ Toxin binders, probiotics, or enzymes: To aid digestion and feed efficiency.
Example Mix (100kg Feed)
~ Maize: 45kg
~ Soybean meal: 15kg
~ Wheat offal: 15kg
~ Fish meal: 3kg
~ Limestone: 10kg
~ Bone meal: 2kg
~ Premix: 0.25kg
Salt: 0.25kg
~ Methionine + Lysine: 0.5kg
✓ Note Always adjust based on local ingredient availability and age of birds. Clean water and proper feeding time are equally important.
