Preparation work for broiler breeder chickens before giving birth

First, starting from the age of 22 to 23 weeks, feed restriction should be made at the same time as the growth feed is converted into pre-laying feed (2% calcium content and other nutrients are the same as laying chicken feed.

Second, the hens at the age of 23 to 25 weeks are in the stage of parturition, vaccination, antibody monitoring, selection of elimination, beak trimming and even counting the number of chickens as soon as possible. In about 23 weeks, it is necessary to set up the egg box as soon as possible, it is best to put the egg box in a dark, well-ventilated, and secluded place, the bedding in the box should be clean, dry and soft. At the same time, those who lay eggs in random places should be rushed to lay eggs in the egg box as soon as possible.