The ability of a hen to maintain regular egg production throughout as long a laying year as possible.
Laying persistency, persistency of production
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Latebra, white yolk
An elongated structure of pale yolk extending into the interior of the yolk.
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Ability of female birds to lay eggs.
Laying cycle
A laying series (clutch) together with the subsequent pause.
Laying period
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