How do you formulate a broiler feed?
How do you formulate a broiler feed?
Broilers should have a feed that has between 22 – 24% digestible crude protein, DCP. You should add 10-20grams each of toxin binder, coccidiostat and growth enhancers like zinc bacitracin. The above feed formula contain metabolisable energy of Kcal/Kg=3038.80, calcium content of 1.19% and crude protein of 21.05%.
What food is given to the broilers?
Alternatively commercial broiler starter and finisher rations prepared by reputed feed manufacturers can be given….BROILERS.
| Ingredient | Percentage inclusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Maize | 47.00 | 54.50 |
| Rice polish | 8.00 | 10.00 |
| Soyabean meal | 17.50 | 14.00 |
| Groundnut cake (expeller) | 15.00 | 11.00 |
How many kg of feed does a broiler eat per day?
Broilers (1.8 kg body weight at 6 weeks of age): A broiler chicken will eat about 1 kg of starter, 1.5 kg of grower and 1.5 kg of finisher to reach market weight.
How can I make broiler chicken grow faster in Nigeria?
Here are five (5) ways to increase broilers weight:
- Sort the broilers according to their body size and weight.
- Formulate and give them an excellent broiler feed.
- Use broiler growth promoter or enhancer.
- Avoid starving the broiler chickens.
- Procure quality broiler chicks from reputable sources.
Can broiler eat grower feed?
Although the grower feed is not usually fed to broilers chickens, in order to reduce the cost of production and maximize profit, you can include grower feed in the feeding program.
How many weeks does it take to grow a broiler chicken?
A broiler can reach maturity as early as 6 weeks. Though, this is a factor of feeding, management, and pedigree.
How much water does a broiler chicken drink per day?
It is suggested that 5.28 ml/bird/day of age is a good method of predicting the water consumption of broiler chickens.
How long should broilers eat grower feed?
17 days to 30 days
The Grower ration should be fed to Broilers from 17 days to 30 days of age. The approximate feed consumption should be 1.5kg per bird. This ration may be fed through to term but this is not advisable.
How do I make my broiler chickens bigger?
A broiler chicken should be fed high protein complete feed. Purina® Meat Bird Feed with 22 percent protein contains targeted amino acids to support rapid growth and help broiler chickens reach market weight efficiently.
Can broiler chickens lay eggs?
Broiler hens can lay eggs. Known as parent birds, stock breeders, or broiler breeders, chickens who give birth to and fertilize eggs destined for broiler farms are integral to the poultry industry. Eggs are collected and sent to hatcheries, where the lives of broiler chickens begin.
