What really goes into the food we eat?

An important question that Channel 4’s ‘Food Unwrapped’ series sets out to answer by looking at how food around the world is produced. 

In this week’s episode, our very own Martin Humphrey revealed the truth as to why some eggs are larger than others and how to influence egg size.

Representing the National Poultry Board, Martin talked to presenter Amanda Byram and Kelly Stoner of Mac’s Farm in Ditchling, East Sussex - about the impact of age and dietary requirements on producing larger size eggs as well as the importance of hen health and welfare.

Key aspects covered in the programme were:

• Debunking the myth that bigger hens lay bigger eggs

• How fine tuning poultry diets can alter egg size

• The balance between producing larger eggs and ensuring the welfare of hens

For more information on how feed and environmental conditions can be adjusted with the birds age to control egg size, while supporting bird welfare and shell quality, download our ebook on ‘How to manage egg size’.

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Humphrey Feeds and Pullets have helped independent poultry farmers to optimise flock performance, welfare and profit since 1932.

If you would like to find out more about the programme on Channel 4 or free range egg production please call 01962 764 555 or email.