Point of Lay (Brown)

Description

The Benefits of Purchasing Lay Chickens at a Point

• The difficulties of brooding and rearing newborn chicks will be eliminated.
• Quick turnover is essential, especially when the chickens are of exceptional grade.
• It is cost-effective if the birds are in good health.
• It helps you save time and energy.

 

Point of Lay Possibilities and Risks

• There’s a danger you’ll end up with low-quality chickens.
• It is possible to be duped.
• If you get bad POL chickens, you will finish up spending more money than you anticipated.

How to Recognize a Good Lay Chicken Point

Purchasing POL is a dangerous business. This is because some dishonest breeders or vendors are solely interested in generating money and are unconcerned about the satisfaction of their customers. Some dishonest breeders will deliberately try to save money at the expense of the chickens’ future laying performance. This is why learning how to identify or recognize good points of lay hens is critical for anyone buying points of lay chickens. The health and sexual maturity of the chickens should be prioritized. Below is a list of some of the things you should see or notice.

Inside the pen, the birds are highly lively and vibrant. There is no evidence that anyone is sleeping or separating herself from the rest of the flock. If this is observed, likely, the affected chickens are not feeling well.

No enlarged heads, combs, or wattles, no discharges from the nostrils or beaks, no ruffled feathers, curled toes, paralysis, or lameness can be found. There are no pasty or dirty vents and vent gleet.

Feeding elicits a response from the birds. They are happy to eat when they are provided food.

They have a live body weight of over 2.1 kg.

They’ve been heard making crackling or crowing sounds.

The combs and wattles of the birds are red and waxy.

The pubic/pelvic bones of the hens are already separating. The more space between these bones, the easier it is for the chickens to create and deposit eggs.

Numbers 1-4 are required for birds aged 14 weeks and older, whereas numbers 5-7 are needed for birds aged 16 weeks and older.

Some investigations that can help you

1. What is the age of the birds, and do you have any confirmation of age? In this aspect, the chicks’ payment receipt is the best.
2. Where did the birds originate from, and what hatchery did they come from?
3. What kind of feed did they eat, and what brand did they eat?
4. What is the mortality rate from birth to the present?
5. To date, what immunizations have been administered?
6. Use the vaccination list below to see what vaccines have been given.

Newcastle Disease vaccine

Infectious Bronchitis vaccine

Infectious Bursal Disease vaccine

Fowlpox vaccine

Avian Encephalomyelitis vaccine

Infectious Coryza vaccine

Laryngotracheitis vaccine

Birds are active

No physical abnormalities/disabilities

Active response to feed

Live weight is over 2 kg

Pelvic bones are separated

Feed and water are required for chickens to develop and produce. Water and food must be of good quality and readily available. They can find it with the use of light.

Layers and breeders are both required to lay eggs. They have no choice but to reproduce. Hours of light are used to control egg production. The length of the day is crucial. Reproduction is influenced by lighting scheduling and light colour.

Light is required for chickens to express themselves. They are stimulated by light and become more active as a result. Light aids them in navigating the house, and the housing system; it aids them in locating food and water, as well as nesting.

Shade is created and prevented by light. Chickens prefer shade and darker locations to hide and rest, as well as to lay their eggs. They must feel at ease and secure in their nests. Simultaneously, we must avoid shadows to avoid floor- and system eggs.

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