by the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis
One of the most common, practical reasons we keep chickens is because we like the eggs they make. We basically have a deal with our hens: If we raise them well, they’ll make nutritious, healthy eggs for us. In order for them to make those “farmfresh” eggs, though, hens require a few things:
• GOOD NUTRITION Layer diets contain optimal protein, energy and proper amounts of calcium and phosphorus among other nutrients.