Why Eggs Get Lighter and Weaker as Hens Get Older
As chickens age, the eggs they lay change in ways that matter to farmers and food producers. Researchers studied brown egg-laying hens at different ages and …
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Can Chestnut Extract Help Chickens Digest Food Better?
Researchers tested whether adding chestnut tannin extract to chicken feed could improve how well the birds digest their food and use fat for energy. They fed …
Read MoreHow Chickens Control Minerals as They Age and Start Laying Eggs
Scientists studied how chickens' bodies manage an important mineral called phosphorus as they grow older and begin laying eggs. They looked at two different …
Read MoreHow a Special Probiotic Helps Stressed Chickens Stay Healthy
Researchers discovered that a natural supplement called GABA, made from helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus plantarum, can protect laying hens from the …
Read MoreBaker's Yeast in Chicken Feed Makes Stronger Eggs and Bones
Researchers tested whether adding baker's yeast to chicken feed could improve egg quality and chicken health. They fed 120 laying hens different amounts of …
Read MoreWhy Some Chickens Break Their Bones More Easily
Researchers studied why some laying hens get broken breastbones more often than others. They looked at the genes of over 1,000 chickens and found that genetics …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Makes Chicken Eggs Healthier and Stronger
Researchers tested whether adding a special form of selenium (a mineral) to chicken feed could improve egg quality and chicken health. They fed 108 laying hens …
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