Using artificial lighting appropriately can positively impact the health of your birds, and for layers it can lead to extended egg production. The question is how much light, when, and for how long?
In the January-February issue of Small Farm Canada magazine Amy Hogue describes the optimal lighting situation for laying hens that can help to extend the laying season.
Lighting supplementation isn’t only for layers, but can benefit broilers and pullets too.
Editor’s tip: No matter the season lighting that mimics naturally occurring daylight is best. Graduated lighting to full on and full off is more natural.