Layer Breeding & Genetics: Page 7

Egg Production

Disposition of male layer chicks a concern for all egg producers

The egg industry is facing several global challenges, according to former ALDI board member Johann Morwald. He told the audience at the International Egg Commission meeting in Vienna that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) "raise questions about the conditions under which hens are kept, whether or not the eggs are properly labeled (for instance cage-raised eggs labeled as organic eggs), the systematic killing of male chicks and other practices.”

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Layer Breeding & Genetics

White leghorn chicken sex ratio manipulated with hormones

Treatment of white leghorn hens with a high dose of the hormone corticosterone five hours prior to ovulation resulted in the production of 83% male offspring, according to recent research. The research was conducted to determine the possibilities of manipulating layer hens into producing more female chicks than males.