A couve flor na alimentação da galinha: influência sôbre a postura

Abstract

The influence of cauliflower on egg laying was studied and the results obtained are reported by the authors in this paper. Twenty groups of ten chickens each were organized, eleven being of the Rhode Island Red and nine of the Light Sussez breed. Seven groups, including both breeds received feed on grazing and the cauliflower was given to all chickens during ten days. AH numerical data secured indicated that the number of eggs diminished during the treatment but the differences were not statistically significant. It is possible that a treatment with cauliflower during more days should be prejudicial but this, is the opinion of the authors, should not be of economical importance, since the chickens are supplied with by-products of cauliflower only during the crop season.