The effects of providing a sprouted barley supplement to laying hens (Gallus gallus domesticus) on egg production parameters and feather cover

The purpose of this experiment was to determine if providing sprouted barley grains as a feed supplement at 3 different levels plus a control would have any effects on feed intake, egg production, egg quality, or feather pecking (as measured by feather damage scores). The data was used to produce a manuscript for the journal Poultry Science. The manuscript was submitted July 2025.