Layer Feed Formulation Calculator
Calculate daily calcium, phosphorus, protein, and metabolizable energy requirements for laying hens based on body weight, production rate, and egg weight.
Inputs
lbs
g
Results
Calcium Required
4.14 g/day
Available Phosphorus
0.58 g/day
Metabolizable Energy
383 kcal/day
Estimated Feed Intake137 g/day
Crude Protein9 g/day
Diet Calcium3.03%
Diet Avail. Phosphorus0.42%
Diet Crude Protein6.6%
Diet Lysine0.34%
ME for Maintenance281 kcal
ME for Production102 kcal
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the average bird weight in pounds for your laying flock.
- Set the production rate as a decimal (e.g., 0.90 for 90% hen-day production).
- Enter the average egg weight in grams — large commercial eggs average 56–63 g.
- Review Calcium Required, Available Phosphorus, and Crude Protein to formulate or verify your layer ration.
- Use Feed Intake (g) and Metabolizable Energy to balance the diet against your feed ingredients.
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