Solution Layer weight to be achieved

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What is the right solution for my layer chicken aged 13 weeks but the weight does not match the ideal weight standard?

Answer:

Thank you for the submitted question. The solution to the problem of chicken weight that is not achieved according to the standard is as follows:

1. Do grading total (weighing weight on the whole chicken). Then separate the chicken based on body weight. Chickens can be divided into three groups, namely body weight less than ideal, ideal body weight, and body weight greater than ideal.
2. Check feed intake and water intake. Is it in accordance with the standard. Make sure that the feed and drinking water are sufficient and of good quality, and create comfortable conditions in the cage.
3. For the group of chickens with body weight less than ideal can be given special treatment, among others: changing the ration, ie by increasing the nutritional content of the ration, if necessary do the extension of the feeding phase grower 1 (not replaced feed grower 2), or by adding premixes (Mix Plus or Top Mix) to help catch up with body weight.
4. Evaluate the causes of weight loss. Evaluation that we can do include :

• Choose a good quality DOC. Ideally weight layer must meet age-appropriate standards. Low achievement of body weight at the age of 13 weeks can be influenced by the poor quality of DOC, such as low uniformity of body weight at the beginning of life or due to infection. DOC who is less qualified will be difficult to achieve weight performance standards according to age. Evaluation of the quality of the maintained DOC for the maintenance of the next period.
• Evaluation of nutrition and feed consumption. Low body weight layer can be caused by low feed consumption or consumption of appropriate feed but the quality of the feed is not good, so the nutritional needs are not met. If the layer appetite is low, it can be done the following alternatives : empty feeder technique by providing a daily feed ration of 40% in the morning and 60% in the afternoon. Leave the feed bin empty for 1-2.5 hours during the day.
• Perform routine body weight weighing once a week during the period pullet (1-18 weeks). Layer body weight will continue to increase and reach adult body at the age of 35 weeks. Continue to carry out regular weight monitoring and ensure that uniformity reaches 80-85%. This means that more than 80% of the chickens in one cage have almost the same body weight with a tolerance of ③ 10% of the standard. By doing this routine weighing, it is hoped that the development of body weight will be more monitored.

5. Pay attention to the health program diseases can lead to impaired growth and uniformity. Sick chickens appetite will decrease and affect the low achievement of body weight. Therefore, health programs must be implemented appropriately. Vaccination is carried out precisely both the schedule, the type of vaccine and the application of the vaccine. Likewise, treatment should be done appropriately. Biosecurity needs to be applied strictly so that the challenges of disease seeds can be minimized. So that the chicken can grow and develop properly and can reach the target weight according to age. To increase the endurance of the chicken father/mother can also provide immunostimulants such as Imustim.

Imustim is a liquid herbal preparation containing extracts Andrographis paniculata‎. Imustim is the right choice for the maintenance and enhancement of immunity and improve the immune system that decreases in chickens. Imustim in addition to enhancing the immune system also has the effect of increasing appetite in chickens and help restore health after illness. The rules of use are quite easy, namely by mixing 0.5-1 ml Imustim into 2 liters of drinking water for 3 consecutive days before and after vaccination period or 5 consecutive days to restore health.