Fly larvae alternative to soy protein

These Dekalb hens are the second test flock for which the feed has been supplemented with fly larvae. <em>Photo: Roel Dijkstra</em>
These Dekalb hens are the second test flock for which the feed has been supplemented with fly larvae. Photo: Roel Dijkstra
Léon and Wilco Jansen are running their second test with feeding live fly larvae to a small group of layers. Gaining experience with this alternative to soya is the main objective. Looking for and finding a separate niche sales channel for the eggs is a beautiful and financially attractive bonus. When Wilco Jansen manually runs the auger feeder in a barn of the 500 laying hens that are being housed separately, the animals immediately become very active. From the free-range section, the hens co


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Nathalie
Kinsley

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Fabian
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Tony
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