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Why does the amount of feed consumed vary with temperature?
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Published 2 hours ago
Duration 01:33
Source: TunisieVet
In hot weather, a hen eats considerably less because her body prioritizes heat loss over digestion: above approximately 30 °C, feed intake can drop by 20 to 30%, leading to reduced egg production and thinner shells due to insufficient calcium and energy intake.
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Gallus gallus domesticus · Bird · Not evaluated
