Feeding Two "Acids" Increases Chicken Egg Production
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July 13 04:13:46, 2025
The author once raised a small number of laying hens and used commercial feed. The egg production was decent, but not outstanding. Later, I decided to experiment by adding lysine to the feed at a rate of 0.1%. The results were impressive—within a short time, the hens became more active, their combs turned redder, and their egg production increased by about 25%. This experience led me to summarize my findings as "the effect of two acids is great, and the hens lay more eggs."
Lysine is one such acid, but what exactly does that mean? In simple terms, it's an essential amino acid that supports growth and egg production. If lysine isn't available, methionine can be used as an alternative. It works similarly and has proven effective. Adding 0.3% methionine to the hen’s diet can boost egg production by approximately 5.8%.
This kind of small-scale trial can be very useful for backyard farmers or those looking to improve productivity without investing in expensive feed. Professional poultry farmers might also find these adjustments worth trying. Experimentation like this helps us understand how even minor changes in diet can lead to significant improvements in performance.