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1 st WorkshopXIII International Feed Technology SymposiumPROGRAM OF PRODUCTION OF EGGS IN FREE-RANGESYSTEMThe most serious <strong>and</strong> comprehensive program defined as Agrobiological system „NaturaVita“[14] at that time was member <strong>of</strong> International Federation <strong>of</strong> Organic AgricultureMovements (IFOAM). Starting from basic principles <strong>and</strong> rules contained in this system [11]developed the program <strong>of</strong> production <strong>of</strong> table eggs within Agrobiological system „NaturaVita“. Researchers <strong>of</strong> the Institute for Animal Husb<strong>and</strong>ry, Belgrade-Zemun [26] developedthe Program <strong>of</strong> production <strong>of</strong> table eggs <strong>of</strong> special quality, financed by several producersfrom Republic <strong>of</strong> Serbia. In this paper, because <strong>of</strong> limited space, we will present only basis<strong>of</strong> the stated Program.SHORT REVIEW OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSBuilding <strong>and</strong> equipment- Segments <strong>of</strong> the grid floor are placed in the hen house, <strong>and</strong>subsequently 2/3 <strong>of</strong> the floor is covered with dry litter in a layer <strong>of</strong> 30 cm. Then, hangingfeeders <strong>and</strong> nests with clean litter are placed <strong>and</strong> functioning <strong>of</strong> the light <strong>and</strong> wateringequipment is checked, in order to eliminate or rectify potential mistakes <strong>and</strong> omissions inoperation <strong>of</strong> the equipment.Selection <strong>of</strong> layer hens – For production <strong>of</strong> table eggs in this Program hybrids are usedwhich are not common or used in industrial production. In our conditions domesticindigenous hens can be used, naked neck hen, domestic populations <strong>of</strong> Rhode Isl<strong>and</strong>, NewHampshire, Amrok, Plimuth rock hens <strong>and</strong> crosses obtained from crossing <strong>of</strong> these breeds.Housing <strong>of</strong> hens into hen house is done at the age <strong>of</strong> 18 weeks. First the distant parts <strong>of</strong> thehen house are housed <strong>and</strong> then parts closer to the door, <strong>and</strong> finally food <strong>and</strong> waterconsumption <strong>of</strong> birds is monitored. Two to three days after housing hens are released to freerange – pasture. In the morning they are given food in feeders on the free range, <strong>and</strong> feedersare moved gradually away from the building <strong>and</strong> closer to the fence <strong>of</strong> free range.Free range – pasture - At the age <strong>of</strong> 18 to 20 weeks to the end <strong>of</strong> laying (not longer than 72weeks <strong>of</strong> age). On free range feeders <strong>and</strong> drinkers are placed. It is desirable to have treeswithin pasture or on its edges which would be used as shade for chickens to hide from hotSun. If there are no trees it is necessary to make some kind <strong>of</strong> eaves. Pasture for poultry issource <strong>of</strong> protein, minerals <strong>and</strong> vitamins A, B, E <strong>and</strong> C. With additional nutrition usingconcentrated feeds, especially alfalfa meal with addition <strong>of</strong> vitamin D poultry can utilize freerange exceptionally well.Nutrition - Nutrition is process <strong>of</strong> digestion, adoption/absorption <strong>and</strong> conversion <strong>of</strong> foodinto tissues <strong>and</strong> energy in the hen organism. Therefore it is considered that nutrition, as wellas housing, has decisive role <strong>and</strong> effect on production <strong>and</strong> quality <strong>of</strong> table eggs <strong>and</strong> poultrymeat. For the purpose <strong>of</strong> production <strong>of</strong> table eggs <strong>of</strong> special <strong>and</strong> guaranteed quality it isnecessary to provide special nutrition <strong>of</strong> poultry. Main nutrition principles are:Cereals are basis <strong>of</strong> the diet (minimum share <strong>of</strong> 70% in full mixtures except instarter mixture - min. 50%);130

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