Layers are reared for eggs and chics and big companies like Kenchic Limited, Muguku farms, S24 eggs, chicks Nyeri Karatina Soft farm Limited and Sigma supplies, are the main suppliers.
Characteristics of Layers;
- Start eggs-laying at 18-19 weeks.
- On average lays an egg per day.
- Layers don't have a retiring age.
- Used for both meat and eggs.
