Light
Light management is one of the key factors to prevent
floor eggs.
• Light has to be well spread in the laying house,
shadow areas need to be avoided. Birds naturally lay
in darkened areas. A simple action like replacing
broken bulbs, can prevent it. When it is possible, a
progressive light off process should be done. Lateral
light should be turned off first, this will encourage
birds to go close to the nest and to sleep on slats
and lastly, the central light should be switched off.
• According to the breed used and the lighting
program applied, a variable percentage of birds
will lay before lights on; the propensity to lay on