Lighting can influence more than what birds see. Research continues to explore how lighting programs affect poultry health and welfare, including bone health in laying hens. A study published in Poultry examined interrupting the daily dark period and found improvements in several measures of bone health in Hy-Line W36 hens. While lighting needs vary by bird type and production goals, the findings highlight the importance of understanding how lighting schedules can affect birds beyond simple illumination.

Read the full scientific study: Effect of Interrupting the Daily Scotophase Period on Laying Hen Performance, Bone Health, Behavior, and Welfare; Part I: Bone Health