The Claim
Supplementing laying hens with 10% ahiflower press cake increases body weight compared to supplementation with 1% ahiflower seed, without significantly affecting egg production, feed conversion ratio, or energy digestibility.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Laying hens fed 10% ahiflower press cake gain more body weight than those fed 1% ahiflower seed, but their egg production, feed efficiency, and energy digestion remain unchanged.
See the scientific wording
Supplementing laying hens with 10% ahiflower press cake increases body weight compared to 1% ahiflower seed, but does not significantly affect egg production, feed conversion, or energy digestibility, suggesting it may serve as a partial replacement for energy and protein sources without compromising performance.
When hens eat ahiflower press cake, the reduced phytic acid compared to whole seeds allows more minerals like calcium and phosphorus to be absorbed, which supports better muscle growth. The press cake also provides more digestible protein and energy, helping the hens build body mass without affecting how efficiently they use food or lay eggs.
What the research says
1 studyFeeding hens 10% ahiflower press cake helped them gain more weight than 1% ahiflower seed, but didn’t hurt their egg-laying, digestion, or how well they used their food — meaning it can safely replace some regular feed.
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