Egg dropping

[Chukwuemeka Christian Akoma]

Thanks for all your responses

[Uchenna Okekeifi]

Lots of factors can come into play when you notice a drop in production of laying birds;

Hours of daylight (photoperiodism). 16hrs of light needed per day for optimum productivity.

Poor nutrition either due to use of bad raw materials or omission of some raw materials or additives or even as minute as change in brand of additives. Layers are very sensitive to changes in theIr diets.

Sudden change in brand of feed or feed formula. Change needs to systematic and gradual.

Presence of diseases or parasites like worms

Adverse weather conditions such as too low or too high atmospheric temperature.

Presence of predators or pets.

Presence of biofilms in water lines and water reservoirs.

Inadequate water supply.

Use of certain medications.

Etc.

[Sulaiman Alonge]

AGE

FEED

WEATHER

STOCK DENSITY

WATER QUALITY

INFECTION

[D Kannathasan]

not enough light/short days, improper nutrition, disease, advancing age, and negative stress

[Chukwuemeka Christian Akoma]

Several factors could be responsible for low egg production ranging from management practices; biosecurity, nutrition, routine medication, source of water, etc.

[Md. Abdul Bari]

Egg dropping in layer production can result from a variety of factors, which can be categorized into management, environmental, nutritional, and health-related causes.

[Amir Sohel]

Light, stress, poor nutrition, molt or age

[Onu Victor Iko]

So many factors can be responsible for low EDS in Layers. Could be Heat Stress, infection, Nutritional deficiency, et cetera