Intensive / Recommended Lighting Programmes for Intensive Systems
It is important the Variety Brown does not have a large light increase at any one time, because this could result in over consumption of feed and may cause EODES, (Erratic Ovulation and Defective Egg Syndrome).
Gradual light increases during peak help maintain the high levels of the two hormones - Luteinizing Hormone and the Follicle Stimulating Hormone.
If additional egg weight is required, the ‘delayed lighting’ programme should be used. This will delay maturity by approximately 7 days but egg weight will be increased. In addition light stimulation should not be introduced until body weight has reached 1500 grams. Reduce light intensity if and when necessary. Ensure all birds have equal light intensity.
Recommended Lighting Programmes for Intensive Systems
It is important on transfer into laying quarters that light intensity is compatible with rearing house.
The recommendations on light intensity is only a guide, as wide variations will be seen in some cage laying systems.
