The effect of space allowance in the cage and floor systems on feather condition and egg production

The egg production sector is in a transitional period with regard to the permitted housing systems, i.e. rearing conventional cages under certain conditions complete ban of any form cage system. changes were caused by concern for layer wellfare but expected effects on productivity as well. aim research was determine floor space allowance and non-cage systems feather score laying hens three ages, from aspect regulated minimum optimal system (C) provided extensive smaller groups facility (extensive indoor -EI). In order score, body weight eggs, formed: C4 (564 cm2 per hen, system), C3 (751 system) EI ( 3000 indoor). determined ages (30, 40, 50 weeks), individual assessment measurement all experiment. hen-day same weeks age. addition decrease age hens, results indicated significant interaction between hen. Observed parts, well based overall hen exhibited full, cumulative effect at Based allowance, it possible rank most having best score. manifested through available feeder, which resulted lowest (p<0.01) values recorded group. Egg not significantly influenced (p=0.069), connection can be concluded. average weight, known age, group least