Pullets, laying hens Whether it is for pullets or laying hens, it is essential to have a balanced high quality feed in order to ensure that the birds are healthy and to optimise egg production. The range of organic feeds from UFAB enable the requirements of each bird to be met according to their physiological stage. Homepage Organic livestock nutrition Pullets, laying hens Key challenges In order to meet the nutritional requirements of chickens and pullets, the feed must be concentrated with energy, proteins, vitamins and trace elements that comply with the conditions set out for organic agriculture. The balance between these nutrients depends on the stage that the bird is at in its life. Guaranteeing the safety of the feed used for laying hens, particularly the prevention of salmonella contamination, is essential, which is why we heat treat all the different meals used, therefore guaranteeing the destruction of any pathogenic germs. We pay special attention to the way in which the feeds are presented to ensure that they are suitable for the bird’s behaviour. In the case of young chicks, crumbs are used in order to encourage feed intake, whereas a coarse meal is more suitable for hens as they peck. Innovations and products Previous Preparation for pullets for laying The farmer’s aim is to ensure good pullet growth rates from hatching to 18 weeks old, in order for them to become good layers. UFAB has three types of organic feed for this period, that have been developed to suit their growth stage: Chick 1 (0 to 4 weeks) Chick 2 (5 to 10 weeks) Pullet (11 to 18 weeks) Maintaining regular laying and obtaining high-quality eggs When chickens start producing their nutritional requirements evolve, notably their calcium levels for shell formation. They vary according to the live weight of the bird, the production system, the stage in the laying cycle and its intensity. The organic UFAB feeds are suited to this cycle: Start of laying (18 to 24 weeks) Peak of laying (25 to 45 weeks) End of laying (46 weeks to culling) Next Key figures 4 m2 Is the area that an organic chicken has for moving around 16 % Is the proportion of organic chickens raised in France 130 g Is the average daily food consumption of a laying hen Find out about our other species Pigs Broilers Cattle Next Follow us PRIVACY POLICY LEGAL NOTICE SITEMAP COOKIES Our site uses cookies for audience measurement. Audience measurement services are necessary for the operation of the site by allowing its proper administration. However, you have the option of opposing their use. We keep your choice for 6 months. You can change your mind at any time by clicking on the "Manage Cookies" link at the bottom of each page of our site. OK, ACCEPT ALL DENY ALL COOKIES PERSONALIZE