The Effects of Different Light Sources and Lighting Periods on Layers Production Traits, Feed Consumption and Egg Quality in Open Poultry Houses

Authors : Habib EFİL

Pages : 197-204

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study was conducted to compare the different light sources insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Incandescent lamp, fluorescent and marcury vapor);, lighting periods insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(16 and 17 hours); and methods insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Continuous and intermittent); on protuction traits, feed consumption and egg qual-ity. In addition treatments were compared for net befeit. Localy bred hybrids G 92 xS 92 were used in this study. There were statistical differences among the treatments for the age at first egg, 50% production age and live weight at 50% pro-duction age and at 72 nd week insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(P
Keywords : Laying hens, light sources, lighting period, egg production, egg quality, feed consumption