Unlike other computer feed formulating programs for poultry, the BAM Feed Management System makes its ration recommendations based on predicted performance and environmental conditions rather than past performance. Here's how they affect feed formulation. System adjusts the birds' calcium requirement appropriate to age and egg mass. Large birds need more amino acids and energy for maintenance than small birds. If the proper balance of nutrients is not supplied, production, egg weight or body weight can suffer.
Growth requires extra amino acids and energy than levels needed for normal body maintenance.
In-house temperature can have the single greatest effect on the energy requirements of your flock. Birds in a warmer environment need fewer calories and a smaller amount of feed per day. A few degrees difference in the laying house could cause noticeable changes in feed consumption. Higher egg production of the same egg size increases the nutrient needs of your flock. Nutrition must be sufficient to maintain egg formation in addition to growth and body maintenance.