The release said that with increase in summer stress in poultry, feed intake and egg weight will decrease.
When the daily feed intake goes to 100 gram per bird or below, poultries should be provided artificial lighting during cool hours of the day, particularly from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. “This will improve the feed intake in poultry,” the release added. Also, farmers were asked to avoid feeding during hot hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and also ensure cool water availability to birds throughout the day.

Source : The Hindu