Temp erature
In comparison with the rearing period, temperature can
be decreased by 1 or 2°C to stimulate feed consumption.
Prelay diet
Prelay diet use will facilitate feed consumption after
transfer. Layer diets contain high amounts of coarse
carbonate particles and leads to strong feed texture
differences compared to rearing diets. Prelay diet
minimises the negative transition effect and increases
layer feed palatability.
Digestive tract developm ent
Feed management in rearing has an effect on layer
feed consumption. The idea is to develop the digestive
tract during the rearing phase to prepare the bird to
eat enough during the laying phase.