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The Smart Nutrition Choice for Consistent Egg Production and Long-Term Layer Performance
For every poultry farmer, consistent egg production is the key to profitability. However, maintaining high-quality egg output becomes increasingly challenging as laying hens grow older. Many farmers experience declining egg production, weaker eggshells, inconsistent egg sizes, and reduced flock performance after birds cross their peak laying stage.
The difference between profitable layer farming and declining productivity often comes down to one critical factor—nutrition.
ESSAAR LAYER Mash 2 is specifically formulated for mature laying birds aged 60 weeks and above, providing the balanced nutrition required to maintain egg production, support bird health, and preserve profitability during the later stages of the laying cycle. The feed is designed to meet the changing nutritional needs of mature hens while supporting strong eggshell quality, flock vitality, and consistent egg output.
Why Egg Production Declines in Older Layers
As laying hens age, their nutritional requirements change significantly. Birds require different levels of calcium, protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals to continue producing quality eggs efficiently.
Without proper nutrition, farmers often face:
- Reduced egg production
- Weak eggshells
- Increased cracked eggs
- Poor egg quality
- Reduced feed efficiency
- Lower farm profitability
Many poultry producers focus on managing younger layers but overlook the nutritional support required for mature birds. This often results in unnecessary production losses that could have been avoided with the right feeding program.
What Is ESSAAR LAYER Mash 2?
ESSAAR LAYER Mash 2 is a premium poultry feed specially formulated for laying hens aged 60 weeks and beyond. It provides the essential nutrients required to support sustained egg production, maintain bird health, and improve overall flock performance during the mature laying phase.
The feed contains a carefully balanced blend of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and calcium that helps mature layers continue producing high-quality eggs while maintaining good body condition.
Nutritional Specifications of ESSAAR LAYER Mash 2
A quality layer feed must deliver balanced nutrition that supports both egg production and bird health.
| Nutrient | Specification |
|---|---|
| Metabolic Energy | 2800 kcal/kg |
| Crude Protein | 16.21% |
| Calcium | 4.19% |
| Available Phosphorus | 0.38% |
| Total Lysine | 0.80% |
| Total Methionine | 0.40% |
| Sodium | 0.16% |
These nutrient levels are carefully formulated to support sustained laying performance, eggshell strength, and flock productivity.
Key Benefits of ESSAAR LAYER Mash 2
1. Sustained Egg Production
As birds age, maintaining egg output becomes increasingly important. ESSAAR LAYER Mash 2 provides the nutritional support needed to help hens continue laying consistently throughout their mature production period.
Consistent egg production means consistent revenue for poultry farmers.
2. Stronger Eggshell Quality
Eggshell quality directly affects marketability and farm profitability.
The high calcium content in ESSAAR LAYER Mash 2 supports shell strength, helping reduce breakage, cracks, and production losses while improving overall egg quality.
3. Better Bird Health and Vitality
Healthy birds remain productive for longer periods.
ESSAAR LAYER Mash 2 contains essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that help maintain body condition, feather quality, and overall flock health throughout the laying cycle.
4. Improved Feed Efficiency
Feed costs represent one of the largest expenses in layer farming.
Balanced nutrition helps birds utilize feed more efficiently, ensuring that every kilogram of feed contributes toward productive egg output and farm profitability.
5. Consistent Egg Quality
Consumers and egg buyers expect uniform egg size, shell quality, and appearance.
ESSAAR LAYER Mash 2 helps support consistent egg quality, giving farmers greater confidence when supplying local markets, retailers, and distributors.
Why Mature Layers Need Specialized Nutrition
Many farmers continue feeding older hens the same ration used during earlier laying stages.
However, mature birds have different nutritional requirements. Their ability to absorb and utilize nutrients changes with age, making specialized feeding programs essential for maintaining performance.
ESSAAR LAYER Mash 2 is developed specifically to address these changing nutritional demands, helping farmers extend productive laying periods and maximize flock value.
The Hidden Cost of Poor Layer Nutrition
Inadequate nutrition often results in:
- Lower egg numbers
- Increased shell breakage
- Reduced egg weight
- Higher feed wastage
- Poor flock condition
- Shortened productive lifespan
While poor-quality feed may seem less expensive initially, it often reduces profitability through lost production and lower egg quality.
Professional poultry farmers understand that feed quality directly impacts farm performance.
Supporting Commercial Layer Farming in Ghana and West Africa
The poultry industry in Ghana and across West Africa continues to grow as demand for quality eggs increases.
To remain competitive, layer farmers need nutritional solutions that support:
- Consistent egg production
- Strong eggshell quality
- Better flock health
- Improved feed efficiency
- Long-term profitability
ESSAAR Agro West Africa offers a comprehensive range of poultry feeds designed to support every stage of bird development, helping farmers achieve sustainable production success.
Recommended Feeding Guide
For optimal performance, ESSAAR LAYER Mash 2 has a recommended feeding rate of approximately 120–130 grams per bird per day. This feeding program helps ensure birds receive the nutrients required for sustained egg production and healthy body condition.
Why Poultry Farmers Trust ESSAAR
ESSAAR Agro West Africa has earned the trust of poultry farmers by providing nutritionally balanced feed solutions focused on productivity, bird health, and farm profitability.
With more than 15 years of experience and a strong commitment to quality control, ESSAAR continues to support poultry farmers with reliable nutritional solutions that deliver measurable results.
Conclusion
Maintaining egg production in mature laying hens requires more than good management—it requires specialized nutrition designed for changing bird requirements.
ESSAAR LAYER Mash 2 provides the balanced nutrition needed to support sustained egg production, stronger eggshell quality, healthier birds, and improved farm profitability. For poultry farmers looking to maximize returns from their laying flock, it offers a practical and reliable solution that helps maintain productivity without compromise.
When consistent egg production matters, ESSAAR LAYER Mash 2 delivers the nutritional support mature layers need to perform at their best.
