If you're a poultry farmer struggling with cracked eggs, you're not alone. Weak eggshells are one of the most common and frustrating issues facing commercial poultry farms, especially in Africa. But what if there was a simple, effective solution right at your fingertips? Welcome to this video, where we tackle one of the biggest problems in poultry farming: egg cracks-and how limestone could be the answer you're looking for!
In this video, we break down everything you need to know about adding limestone to your poultry feed to strengthen your hens' eggshells, reduce cracks, and ultimately boost your farm's profits.
What You'll Learn in This Video:
Why Cracked Eggs Are a Big Problem: Discover how cracked eggs not only affect your farm's egg quality but also hit your profits hard, especially when feed costs are already high.
The Hidden Problem: Low Calcium in Poultry Feed: Learn why commercial poultry feeds often lack sufficient calcium and how this leads to thin, fragile eggshells.
How Limestone Is the Key to Stronger Eggshells: Limestone is more than just a natural rock-it’s a calcium powerhouse that can improve the strength and quality of your eggshells. Learn how it works and why it's an affordable solution for poultry farmers.
How to Safely Add Limestone to Your Feed: We give you the exact steps on how to safely incorporate limestone into your poultry feed based on your hens' stage of development. Learn how much limestone to add and why it's crucial not to over-supplement.
The Problem: Cracked Eggs and Low Calcium
Imagine this: You’ve just finished a long day on your farm, collecting eggs one by one, only to find half of them cracked. It’s not just disappointing-it’s a direct hit to your bottom line. Cracked eggs mean lost sales, especially when feed costs are rising.
In this video, we’ll show you how low calcium in your poultry feed could be the reason why your eggs are cracking. Without the right calcium levels, your hens are producing weak, fragile eggshells. But don’t worry-you don’t need expensive testing equipment to fix this problem. You just need limestone.
The Solution: Limestone as a Calcium Powerhouse
Limestone is rich in calcium carbonate, which contains about 38-40% calcium-exactly what your hens need to produce strong, marketable eggs. When added to your feed, limestone provides the calcium boost your hens need to stop producing weak, cracked eggs. We’ll show you how to use this affordable and readily available solution to protect your profits.
Limestone Contains: 38-40% calcium
Benefits: Stronger eggshells, fewer cracks, and more profits.
How to Add Limestone to Your Poultry Feed
You might be wondering, “How much limestone should I add to my feed?” Well, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution-it depends on the stage of your hens. In this video, we walk you through the exact process of adding limestone to your feed, whether you’re working with growers, developers, or layers.
Grower Feed: 0.8-1% calcium
Developer Feed: 1-1.5% calcium
Pre-Layer Feed: 1.8-2% calcium
Layer Feed: 3.5-4% calcium
We explain the right dosages, when to increase the calcium levels, and most importantly, how to avoid over-supplementing. Remember, while limestone can solve your egg-cracking problems, adding too much can harm your flock's health. We provide a step-by-step guide on how to safely add 2 to 4 kg of limestone per 1000 kg of feed and when you should cap it at 10 kg per 1000 kg of feed.
While you might be tempted to add more if you see improvements, we advise you never to exceed 10 kilograms of limestone per 1000 kg of feed. Over-supplementing calcium can lead to other health issues for your hens, so it’s crucial to stay within the safe range.
What If Adding Limestone Doesn’t Fix the Cracked Egg Problem?
Already tried adding limestone, but your eggs are still cracking? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! The problem might be limestone degradation. Did you know that limestone absorbs moisture from the air, which can lower its calcium content over time? If stored incorrectly, your limestone might be losing its potency without you even knowing!
In this video, we explain how to properly store limestone to prevent calcium loss. Make sure you store it in a dry warehouse, away from moisture and rain, to maintain its calcium levels.
By following the tips in this video, you’ll be able to reduce egg cracks, improve the overall quality of your eggs, and protect your bottom line. Whether you’re running a small farm or a large-scale commercial operation, these tips will help you boost egg production and reduce waste.
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