Top tips to ensure egg shell quality

With consumers wanting a uniform, aesthetically pleasing egg, egg shell defects are often thought of as a financial loss, but the shell should be seen as a window on the health, management and productivity of flocks. A sudden or early increase in the number of seconds should always be looked at as a significant issue. The type of second can also help the farmer to identify and address issues before they have further implications for production and hen welfare. Kathryn Stewart, poultry special