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Raising Replacement Pullets for Small-Scale Egg Production

Raising Replacement Pullets for Small-Scale Egg Production

ASC-232: Raising Replacement Pullets for Small-Scale Egg Production

Authored by: Jacquie Jacob Tony Pescatore

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Abstract

Poultry producers who raise their own replacement pullets have better control over the growth, condition, and development of the flock. The quality of the pullet flock will have a direct effect on the subsequent level of egg production. The two most important quality factors for a replacement flock are proper body weight and uniformity. Pullet weight at 6 weeks of age has been shown to influence subsequent egg production. Once the pullets start to lay, it is too late to solve problems from poor nutrition or management during the pullet rearing period.

Core Details

Publication ID

ASC-232

Status

Minor Revision

Publication Date

Oct. 27, 2022

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


Categorical Details

Department(s)

Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu