After the initial body weight loss, the body weight can be held steady by a combination of adjusting the number of feedings per day and/or a shift to a higher-energy (laying-hen-type) diet.
Because of the importance of the body weight loss during molt, it is recommended to closely monitor the body weight of the flock during the molt process. Body weights should be collected twice per week from the same cages every time. The cages should be selected from bottom, middle, and top tiers; all rows; and from the front, middle, and end of the house.