FLEO Blog

Practical reading for layer farms: production, flock health, feed, egg prices and running the business, plus what's new in FLEO.

• Hen-day production and feed conversion: the numbers every layer farm should track

  Two simple calculations tell you how well your flock is laying and how efficiently it uses feed. Here is how to work them out and what targets to aim for.

• Drinking water quality for laying hens: what to test and why it matters

  Hens drink about twice as much water as they eat feed. Poor water quietly lowers production and spreads disease. Here are the guideline values and how to check your supply.

• Keeping eggs fresh and safe from the farm to the market

  Egg quality starts falling the moment an egg is laid. Frequent collection, cool storage and careful handling protect freshness, food safety and your price.

• Rodent control on layer farms: protect your feed and your flock

  Rats and mice eat feed, damage houses and spread disease, including Salmonella. A steady program of prevention, monitoring and baiting keeps them under control.

• Turning layer manure into compost and extra income

  Manure is a cost if it piles up and a product if it is managed well. Composting reduces flies, odor and disease risk, and gives you something to sell.

• Lighting programs for laying hens: why day length matters

  Hens respond to day length. A steady lighting program helps them come into lay on time and stay laying. Here are the key rules and how to apply them in the Philippines.

• Raising uniform pullets for a strong laying cycle

  A laying flock is only as good as the pullets that start it. Weighing, uniformity and the right timing for light set up the whole 70-plus weeks of production.

• Newcastle disease: what every poultry raiser should know

  Newcastle disease is one of the most damaging viral diseases of chickens. Here is how to recognize it, why vaccination matters and what to do if you suspect it.

• Thin shells and cracked eggs: causes and practical fixes

  Cracked and thin-shelled eggs are lost income. Calcium, heat, hen age, disease and handling all play a part. Here is how to find the cause on your farm.