Late Moulters Characteristics

Correct Answer: All of the above

All three statements about late moulters are correct:

• Late moulters are good layers — they produce more eggs over their laying life compared to early moulters.
• Moulting starts in October and completes in 6 weeks — a very short moulting period, minimizing production loss.
• They continue to lay eggs during moulting — unlike early moulters who stop production entirely.

Practical Implication

Late moulters should be retained in a commercial flock as they are economically productive. Early moulters (poor layers with long moulting break of 3–4 months) should be culled to improve flock efficiency.