Black Soldier Fly Larvae Protein: a Nutritional Revolution In Breeder Chicken Feed, Enhancing Egg Production and Reproductive Capacity.

High-Quality Protein Source: Black soldier fly larvae have a high protein content (approximately 35-55% of dry matter), a balanced amino acid composition, and are rich in essential amino acids such as methionine and lysine, which can supplement the breeder chickens' need for high-quality protein and support egg production performance, sperm formation, and embryonic development.

Unique Fatty Acid Composition: Contains medium-chain fatty acids (such as lauric acid), ω-3 and ω-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which may affect the reproductive performance of breeder chickens (such as the fatty acid composition of egg yolk) and anti-inflammatory capabilities by regulating lipid metabolism.

Minerals and Vitamins: Rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and iron, as well as B vitamins, which have potential benefits for the bone health, eggshell quality, and immune regulation of breeder chickens.

Antimicrobial Peptides and Immune Activation: Naturally occurring antimicrobial peptides (such as cecropin) and chitin (derived from the exoskeleton) in black soldier fly larvae may enhance disease resistance and reduce the risk of intestinal pathogen infection (such as Salmonella) by activating the intestinal immune system of breeder chickens (e.g., increasing macrophage activity).

Reduced Antibiotic Dependence: By enhancing immunity and gut health, the need for antibiotics in breeder chicken farming may be reduced, aligning with the trend of green farming.

Prebiotic Effects of Chitin: Chitin in black soldier fly larvae can be fermented by intestinal microorganisms, promoting the proliferation of beneficial bacteria such as lactic acid bacteria, improving intestinal flora balance, and enhancing nutrient absorption efficiency.

Reduced Oxidative Stress: Antioxidant components (such as polyphenols) in black soldier flies may alleviate oxidative damage caused by reproductive stress in breeder chickens and maintain the integrity of the intestinal barrier.

Breeding Hens: Improves egg production rate, egg weight, and eggshell strength; may extend the laying cycle by regulating lipid metabolism and hormone secretion (such as estrogen); enriches yolks with essential fatty acids (such as DHA), enhancing the early developmental potential of offspring chicks.

Breeding Roosters: High-quality protein and zinc support sperm production, improving semen quality (density, motility); antioxidant components reduce oxidative damage to sperm, increasing fertilization and hatchability.