Key Records - Layer Farm Guide

Keep Your Layer Flock on Track

This practical, farmer-friendly guide shows you exactly what records to keep and why they matter. It covers the key areas of flock management, helping you catch issues early, work effectively with your vet, and improve flock performance without the guesswork.

What You’ll Learn

• Flock Management and Events: What milestones to record, from placement and vaccinations to feed and lighting changes.

• Body Weight Tracking: Why weekly weighing helps spot health and production issues early.

• Feed Intake and Conversion: How to track feed use, manage costs, and link intake to egg output.

• Egg Production Monitoring: How to record counts, grading, and reject rates to catch problems fast.

• Water Intake: Using water consumption as an early warning for health and environmental issues.

• Mortality and Morbidity: Recording daily losses to track flock liveability and catch trends.

• Environmental Records: Tracking shed conditions to support flock health and consistency.

Ready to Put It Into Action? Good recordkeeping is more than paperwork. It’s a practical tool to help you keep your flock healthy, productive, and on target.

Need help setting up or refining your recordkeeping? Book a Farm Focus Call with Hatch House today. We’ll help you build a simple, effective system that fits your farm.

Book your call now and take control of your flock performance