Determination of general structure of enterprises producing eggs in free range system in ordu province

Abstract

In this research, the general structure of the enterprises that produce eggs in the free range system in Ordu province was determined from face-to-face surveys with 54 producers. It has been determined that 68.5% of the enterprises producing eggs in the free range system are located in the field under hazelnut, and 42.6% prefer to use concrete materials in the construction of the poultry house. It has been stated that 50% of the enterprises provide ventilation in the hen house with fans, 44.4% use nipple type drinkers and 42.6% prefer thick sawdust as litter material. In addition, 61.1% of enterprises do not use workers. The egg yield was more than 81% in 26.9% of the enterprises. Moreover, the average feed consumption per chicken in 42.5% of the enterprises was between 100-120g. According to the statements, 72.2% of the producers were not members of the "Egg Producers Association" and 81.5% of the producers pointed out that they did not meet the expectations of the “Egg Producers Association”. At the same time, 70.4% of the producers told that the Covid-19 epidemic affected the egg sales prices, and 50% of the producers affected by the epidemic stated that they were negatively affected.