Optimising hen diets with split feeding

Conventional feeding systems for laying hens generally provide a complete diet with unrestricted feed access. However, this approach often leads to excessive intake of certain nutrients, such as calcium, which is essential for eggshell formation. Split feeding addresses this by offering different feed types at specific times of the day, aligning the diet with the hen’s changing metabolic requirements.  In a recent study, researchers explored the benefits of split feeding on growth performa