High Profits by Producing Eggs

The Way to High Profits
by Producing Eggs
Happy farming!
Herman Zemel Projects LTD.
Kibbutz Maanit, zip 37855 Israel,
Tel.: +972-4-6231523 Fax: +972-4-6231524
Website: http://www.h-zprojects.com
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 3
Choosing a breed ...................................................................................................................... 5
Management of pullets (prior to laying) ......................................................................... 6
Layers House Preparation and Bio-security ................................................................... 7
Temperature and Humidity .................................................................................................. 8
Artificial Lighting ...................................................................................................................... 9
Food and Water....................................................................................................................... 10
As a final note: ........................................................................................................................ 12

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Introduction
Having Fresh eggs is one of the huge benefits of raising your own egg laying chickens,
but other than having a fresh omelet for breakfast, it is a good business investment that,
if done correctly, can cover the investment cost quickly, compared to other investments
and give a very nice profit.
If you plan to start (or have already started) raising hens
as your egg production business, you need to understand
that, like every other business, the input that you bring
(like food, water and manpower) are your expenses and
the eggs are your income your money maker.
In order to do that, you need to understand flock
production capabilities and be aware of the variables that
affect egg production.
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A hen can lay only one egg a day and will have some days when she does not lay an egg
at all. The reason is related to the reproductive system. A hens body begins forming an
egg shortly after the previous egg is laid, and it takes 26 hours for an egg to form fully.
A flock of 1000 high production hens can lay as many as 800 to 900 eggs a day when in
their mature egg laying cycle. Things that can reduce the laying capacity of your flock
include: food, water, weather conditions, and lack of sunlight and of course the average
age of your flock. Most hens lay at peak capacity for about a year and then start to slowly
taper off.
Chickens need to be about 4-5 months old to start laying eggs. You can buy pullets of
this age, if you have a local source, and start getting eggs immediately. However, if you
do not have a nearby source, you will need to either buy fertilized eggs and hatch them
or buy day old chicks. You can also contact us if you need assistance with this option.

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Take into consideration that layers in a flock do not all begin to lay on the same day.
Below you can see the typical egg production curve for a flock. The flock comes into
production quickly, peaks, and then slowly reduces the level of production.
The number of eggs you can get from a flock and the number of years a flock will
produce eggs depend on several variables, including the following factors:
Choosing a breed
Management of pullets (prior to laying)
Layer House Preparation
Bio security
Temperature and Humidity
Artificial Lighting
Food and water
Note: Off course there is a lot more to say on any of these subjects, but this e-book can
serve as an excellent guideline for getting to know and understanding this business.

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Choosing a breed
Some commercial breeds of chickens have been developed specifically for egg production,
yet the breeds differ from one another in their tolerance to weather, living conditions,
production and egg shell color.
My first advice to you is to get out and see what local hatcheries are selling and if that
information is not available, check out what other farmers in your region are using, since
it is important to know which breeds can adapt well to your region.
Consumers often prefer to buy brown-shelled eggs, even though no nutritional
differences exist between brown-shelled eggs and white-shelled eggs.
Breeding companies have also developed commercial layers for brown-shelled egg
production. We have worked with Lohman Brown, Isa Brown and Hyline and all
three gave us great results.
Obviously, you can choose from several breeds. When making your decision about which
breed to rise, keep in mind that commercial-type hens may give you a higher level of
production and good food ratio, so if you want high profitability, this is a major point to
consider. Feel free to contact us about additional assistance in deciding which breed to
choose.
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Management of pullets (prior to laying)

It is important to manage pullets correctly, especially with regard to nutrition and light
management, because correct management will affect the level and quality of egg
production once the chicken starts to lay eggs.
Preparing the house for the chicks' arrival is important to ensure their good health and
growth. Two weeks prior to arrival, the house should be cleaned and disinfected and a
rodent-control program should be implemented. Old feed should be removed from feed
bins and feed troughs. Five days prior to the chicks' arrival, the house should be
fumigated. Fumigation will help avoid the introduction of diseases.
The breeders supply all the instructions for managing the pullets correctly, and doing so
is important throughout the life cycle of the layer.
If you purchase ready-to-lay pullets, you should ask how the pullets were raised with
regard to nutrition and light management so that you can adjust the subsequent
management of the flock accordingly.

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Layers House Preparation and Bio-security

It is essential to move the pullets to the laying house well in advance of the first eggs
being laid to ensure no eggs are laid in the growing facilities. The flock can be moved
into the laying facility at 16 to 17 weeks of age or after administration of the last live
vaccinations.
Preparing the house for the birds arrival is very important. Two weeks prior to arrival,
the house should be cleaned and disinfected. Old feed should be removed from feed bins
and feed troughs. Five days prior to chick arrival, the house should be fumigated.
Fumigation will help avoid the introduction of diseases.
Hens need a good place to live and keep them secure. Your chickens need protection
from the hard climate, predators and diseases in order to stay alive and healthyand
thus keep laying eggs.
A cold, wet chicken will spend her energy on trying to stay warm rather than on egg
production. A sick or stressed chicken will often reduce its egg output or completely stop
laying eggs.
Keep the coop clean, whichever raising system you use; avoid crowding your chickens
and keep their environment as clean and dry as possible.
Hygienic conditions promote healthier hens, as will paying attention to bio-security issues,
such as limiting visits to your farm from other chicken raisers.
If a visit is necessary, the farmers should have showered before coming to the farm and
should not wear clothing, including shoes, that was worn anywhere near their own birds.
Tip: To reduce stress, keep calm when around the hens; dont scream or shout and avoid
loud noises.

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Temperature and Humidity

Ventilation is essential to ensuring the proper microenvironment for a birds comfort and health throughout
the production cycle; you want the house to be
ventilated but not drafty.
The indoor humidity should be kept in the range of 40
to 60%; too high Humidity can lead to water
condensation and promote growth of microbial
organisms (occasional high humidity during part of the
day will not necessarily affect the birds). Too low
humidity in the henhouse can lead to a dusty
environment and is undesirable for the birds' respiratory
health.
Temperature inside the henhouse should be kept at
20C to 29C. In warm areas it is important to have an
insulated roof to avoid heat generated by the sun during
the day. Good ventilation can also help to remove extra
heat to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature.
A Minimum-Maximum thermometer
can help improve production

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Artificial Lighting
Chickens are called long-season breeders, meaning that they come into production with
increasing hours of light per day and go out of production with decreasing hours of light
per day. That is to say, they produce more eggs when there are more hours of light per
day.
Light is an essential component for maximum eggs' laying. Chickens need around 12-14
hours of full light per day to reach their peak laying capacity. Since winter doesnt provide
that much light, having a good source of light in the hen house during these months will
keep up production capacity.
Important: Light stimulation should not be provided until the hens reach the optimum
body weight. Hens that were light-stimulated into production at lower body weights will
likely produce below normal egg weight and suffer from reduced peak production.
In an open house (there are windows or curtains that allow outside natural daylight
illuminate the interior of the house) a lighting program should be implemented using
artificial interior lighting to supplement the natural daylight changes outside.
Most flock owners are providing supplemental lighting using a stop/start timer; you can
regulate the light to come on early in the morning before sunrise and in the evening
before sunset.

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Food and Water

In order to keep its body functioning and to produce eggs every day, its essential for
laying hens to receive a balanced diet with adequate levels of protein, carbohydrates, fat,
vitamins and minerals.
Laying hens require a complete, balanced diet. Feed mills usually consult with a
nutritionist whose primary job is to assemble a mixture of the available ingredients in
combinations that provide all the nutrients the hens need including vitamins and minerals.
The quality of feed is very important. Some feed mills are mixing complete feeds with
cheaper scratch grains, but doing so will lower the levels of nutrients the chickens are
receiving which can lead to nutrient deficiencies affecting the growth of pullets and the
level of production of the hens.
One should supply the layers with higher-protein feed during periods of peak egg
production and when hot weather causes birds to eat less.
For layers (hens that are older than 18 weeks), in addition to a balanced layer feed, it is
important to add approximately 4% calcium to promote strong eggshells. If the eggshells
appear week, one should spread calcium by hand on top of the mixture in the feeding
trough for a week or two to rectify the problem. Calcium deficiency can result not only in
thin-shelled eggs but also can create leg problems.
Always keep the feed stored in a cool, dry place (for example a sealed barrel) away from
insects and rodents.
Keep feed fresh and do not store more than a 3 weeks feeding quantity at a given time
as it can diminish the efficiency of the vitamins and minerals or even promote bacteria
growth in humid situations , harming the health of the hens.
One does not need to make any additions to the standard feed. Be careful if you are
adding kitchen scraps because strong flavored foods can alter the taste of the eggs.
Make sure the hens receive sufficient food. If the supply runs out during the day, give
them more!. Layers only eat what they need, but if you give less than that, they will
supply fewer eggs every day.

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Layers also need a constant supply of fresh and clean water. Not only does a chickens
body use the water for numerous physiological functions, but water also comprises more
than half of an eggs volume. You must ensure your birds have a reliable water source
during both hot and dry periods or their egg production will suffer.
Be sure to keep a clean supply of water available. Be aware that on hot days, they will
drink more, so check the troughs periodically during the day to be sure they are not
empty.
Depending on your water source, you should consider disinfecting the water with a
disinfectant solution or tablets.

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As a final note:
As long as you follow these simple steps and keep your flock free of diseases, you will
enjoy fresh eggs for quite a while. It is easy, once you develop a routine. You will find
yourself investing a very small amount of time each day taking care of them and collecting
your eggs.
As mentioned earlier, weather conditions, sunlight and water directly influence the
production rate of the flock. A well-built and properly ventilated chicken coop will offer
your flock shelter from inclement weather, give your birds a predator-safe night, and
discourage the presence of disease-carrying rodents and wild birds.
Herman Zemel has developed 2 new lines - Leonardo and Picasso. These are kits of
professionally built henhouses, at affordable prices with private farmers in mind. They
are designed in such a way as to allow the farmer to build it himself according to detailed
plans that we will send or to hire a local construction company to build it.
Main
features of the house include:

Good ventilation system.
PVC Curtains against drafty winds.
Roof insulation.
Low energy requirements.
Protection from predators.
Water tower to allow buffer in case of shortage.
Water filter to improve water quality.
Lighting lines along the house.
On/Off lighting timer.
High quality anti- rust cage system.
These kits include everything (down to the last bucket) that you will need in order to start
production - including some extra spare parts you might need for operation; all made out
of top quality materials such as galvanized steel and aluminum to make sure the
construction will last long after your investment is returned.
You can find more information about these kits here: http://get.hzproj.com/leonardo/ or
contact us at info@h-zprojects.com to know more about it,
Happy farming!
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Having a fresh omelet every day is

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Management of pullets (prior to laying)

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Layers House Preparation and Bio-security

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Temperature and Humidity

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Food and Water

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