Hens taking long to lay
Dear Dr. iCow,
Oct 25th 2018
What do I do to layers taking too long to lay?
Your iCow Smart Farmer, Bismarck, Narok County, Kenya
Dear Bismarck,
For the Kienyenji layers taking long to lay eggs, it is advisable to supplement them with layers mash feed, and also add di-calcium phosphate to their feed ratio.
You may consider supplementing them with multivitamin like Amilyte, a water soluble powder containing vitamins, amino acids and electrolytes.
Deworm the chicken with Piperazine which is a water soluble power, repeat after a month, and every 3 months thereafter.
Please use the recommended dosage by the manufacturer on the label. Observe withdraw period for eggs and meat for human consumption.
Keep strict sanitation, hygiene and a clean environment so as protect the chicken from infections. Vaccinate them from epidemic chicken diseases like Gumboro, Newcastle, Fowl pox, Fowl typhoid.
Please follow the vaccination program, dial *285# for more on vaccination. Please tell friends & farmers to dial *285# to register and join iCow. Visit iCow menu for much more by dialing *285# including registering your livestock with us under No. 4 Precision farming, and also learn more information from our Library.
Thank you.
Your friend and advisor, Dr. iCow.