AbstractThis chapter discusses selected aspects of feeding and management of the replacement pullet as well as the laying hens in hot climates. It presents a combination of nutrition and management strategies to overcome problems of heat stress in laying stocks. The chapter starts with a section on pullet body weights at housing, followed by feeding the young pullet and laying hen, acclimatization of both growing pullets and layers, lighting programmes, water quality, and several other management tips for hot climates are covered. The detrimental effects of high temperature on egg weight, shell quality and interior egg quality are also discussed.