Practice mode Animal husbandry

At what age are laying birds usually put through moulting?

Correct answer B. 72 weeks

Explanation

Commercial layers are usually force-moulted at around 72 weeks of age, when egg production and shell quality fall, so that a rest period can restore a second laying cycle.

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