The case for extending free-range laying cycles

Free range egg producers have been looking at the case for longer laying cycles for their birds. Poultry World takes a detailed look at some of the issues. Depleting free-range flocks while egg quality is still good in later lay could be wasting the genetic potential of the modern hybrid laying bird. Modern selection methods have improved end-of-lay quality considerably over recent years, with many flocks approaching 70-72 weeks at 90% production with shell quality. There are growing concerns t