Table 2. Effect of sea buckthorn seed supplementation on feed intake (g·hen–1·day–1) of laying hens.
| Age (wk) | Control | T1 | T2 | T3 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 108.56±0.55 | 107.99±0.66 | 107.90±0.25 | 107.58±0.32 | 0.56 |
| 37 | 109.23±0.30 | 108.08±0.35 | 107.67±0.47 | 107.64±0.78 | 0.15 |
| 38 | 108.63±0.38 | 107.74±0.20 | 108.93±0.48 | 108.72±0.41 | 0.19 |
| 39 | 108.97±0.24 | 108.19±0.36 | 108.91±0.40 | 108.03±0.36 | 0.17 |
| 40 | 109.07±0.58 | 108.31±0.45 | 108.30±0.24 | 108.57±0.51 | 0.35 |
T1–3, buckthorn seeds were supplemented at the rate of 1, 2 and 3 g/kg of feed respectively.