LAYER FEEDING - epol.co.za

1 LAYER FEEDING . ABOUT EPOL LAYER FEEDS. Epol has specialised ranges of feed for the OUR FOCUS. LAYER FEEDING guidelines REARING FEEDING . different needs of LAYER farmers because Optimal nutritionally balanced feed requirements vary according to levels of FEED / BIRD FEEDING . production and climatic conditions. Correct body development for all phases RANGE FEATURES / DAY PERIOD. Our focus is on formulating feed for maximising Target body weight for age High energy, protein, on-farm profits. In order to maximise the cost Obtain uniform body weight for age vitamin and mineral effectiveness of our rations, we have developed Sure-Lay 0 - 56 days or levels to ensure optimum 32 - 35 g Appropriate feather growth Starter V668 8 weeks the ideal protein profile with the correct protein to Feed range with high protein growth for this stage of the energy ratio. Maximise efficiency of the hens for egg and energy levels to ensure bird's life. production (feed to egg conversion) optimum organ and skeletal Day 57 to growth and development for Slightly lower protein while transfer or 15.

2 Rearing Maximising egg weight Sure-Lay the future laying hen. maintaining the mineral weeks if the 48 - 50 g Grower V667 balance similar to the Epol Pullet starter diet. Developer is offered The FEEDING and management of pullets during REARING KEY FEEDING TIPS Ensures deposition of lean muscle tissue and body fat the growing period has a major impact on egg reserves for the early onset of production. The slightly Feed small amounts of feed on paper for the Epol Pullet higher calcium increases the intramedullary bone production and egg weights during the laying 16 - 18. first 2 to 3 days if floor rearing is practised. Developer deposition and prepares the pullet for egg production. 82 - 85 g period. Mistakes made during the growing period weeks V19686 The medullary bone acts as a calcium reservoir, from can lead to poor production in lay and cannot be Gradually remove the paper as the birds which the mature hen can quickly mobilise calcium for corrected during the laying period.

3 The correct become used to the feeders. eggshell formation. timing of diet changes is necessary to ensure that Provide ample fresh and cool water at body weight and uniformity targets are met. all times. LAYER FEEDING . Pullets on target body weight at maturity generally ACT. become the best producing layers. FEEDING . RANGE SUITABLE FOR PHASE 36/1947. REG. NO. PERIOD. Laying 18 - 35. Phase I 16496. weeks Use on farms where the aim is optimal egg weight 36 - 50. Sure-Lay Phase II 16498. and efficiency (feed to egg conversion). weeks Epol LAYER feeds have been developed to maintain LAYER KEY FEEDING TIPS 51 to constant nutrient intake and maximise the Phase III 16492. depletion Phase FEEDING is recommended during laying efficiency of the hens for egg production. Farmers aiming at maximising egg weight and 18 - 35. to reduce feed costs. Phase I 16495. As flocks age, their nutrient requirements change, efficiency (feed to egg conversion). weeks and it is best to phase feed these flocks for the LAYER feeds should be fed ad lib from Higher energy levels make it suitable for 36 - 50.

4 Phase II 16494. 18 weeks of age or at transfer to laying houses Sure-Lay free range egg production where hens are weeks duration of the laying cycle. It is important to note Super more active. that feed consumption depends on environmental before first eggs are laid. It can also be used for flocks that have 51 to temperature, breed, humidity, the energy level Provide ample fresh and cool water at Phase III 16493. been poorly reared to get production levels depletion and amino acid profile of the diet. all times. up to standard. 1 2. A17073. EPOL Berlin PO Box 17, Berlin, South Africa, 5660. Tel: +27(0)43 685-2111 Fax: +27(0)43 685-2114. EPOL Pietermaritzburg PO Box 1299, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 3200. Tel: +27(0)33 387-2460 Fax: +27(0)33 387-4779. EPOL Pretoria West PO Box 19096, Pretoria West, South Africa, 0117. Tel: +27(0)12 386-0469 Fax: +27(0)12 386-2147. EPOL Rustenburg PO Box 82318, Rustenburg, South Africa, 0300. Tel: +27(0)14 538-2832 Fax: +27(0)14 538-1865.

5 EPOL Worcester PO Box 105, Worcester, South Africa, 6850. Tel: +27(0)23 346-6400 Fax: +27(0)23 346-6464. EPOL Pietermaritzburg Bagging Depot 17 Willowton Road, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 3200. Tel: +27(0)33 387-2460 Fax: +27(0)33 387-4779. RCL FOODS HEAD OFFICE, TEN THE BOULEVARD, WESTWAY OFFICE PARK, WESTVILLE, 3629. BOX 2734, WESTWAY OFFICE PARK, 3635. REG NO 1966/004972/06. NOVEMBER 2017.