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2007-06-19 22:16:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
the bird I mean are the chickens(layers)
2007-06-19 22:18:23 · update #1
Day length stimulates egg production in birds. Chickens need a minimum of 14-hours of light (natural and artificial) per day for maximum egg production. The daily photoperiod should never be decreased for layers or a molt may start...
2007-06-20 03:26:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The breeding instinct is triggered in part by the longer daylight hours of spring. Controlling the amount of light your birds are exposed to, mimicing longer or short days can control their egg laying to a certain extent.
2007-06-19 23:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by Thea 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OH BOY, The UV rays are absorbed by the birds which are then turned into vitamin D3. Which are then turned into calcium in the bird.
BTW, UV rays do not go through glass. You can use artificial light with birds but it must be a UV-B bulbs.
2007-06-20 10:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by humor4fms 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋