Topics:
Animal Refresher, Poultry Science
Early Moulters Laying Capacity
Early moulters are:
- Poor layers — Correct Answer
- Good layers
- Both poor and good layers
- None of these
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Poor layers
Early moulters are poor layers. Moulting is the process of shedding and renewing feathers, during which hens typically stop or reduce egg production.
Comparison: Early vs Late Moulters
- Early moulters:
- Poor layers
- Moulting starts in June–July
- Moulting completes in 3–4 months (a long break)
- Do not lay eggs during moulting
- Should be culled (removed from flock)
- Late moulters:
- Good layers
- Moulting starts in October
- Moulting completes in just 6 weeks
- Continue to lay eggs even during moulting
- Should be retained in flock
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