Pre-peak feed recommendations for laying hens

For hens, the start of the lay period is key, as a relatively high number of problems can occur that might have a negative impact on their subsequent laying performance and persistency. The laying percentage increases rapidly during the start of the lay period. However, feed intake does not increase at a proportional rate. The pre-peak phase is defined as the period of time between the arrival of the reared hens to the production house, generally between 15-18 weeks of age, and the age that lay