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Feed Efficiency Tips That Work
What’s one change in feed or feeding method that improved your bird growth?
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12 Replies
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I have a feeding formula with a particular brand of feed that enables me to get above 2.5kg at 5 weeks
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3-4 hours interval between feeding increase Digestion, growth and FCR
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Thanks, Dr. Sb. Yes 3–4 hour intervals seem very helpful for digestion and growth while improving FCR.
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evaluate the effect on feeding mash for a periof of time with pellets/crumbles.
how often is water available in your pen.?increase water availability
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Good points, Ahmed. I will evaluate mash vs pellets/crumbs over time & also ensure water is always available for the birds.
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The single most effective feed-related change (unrelated to heat stress) that improves bird growth is optimizing the feed’s physical quality, specifically by switching from mash to a good-quality pellet/crumb form.
Brief Answer:
Switching from mash to pelleted or crumbled feed to increase feed consumption, reduce wastage, and improve nutrient digestibility.
Explanation:
* Increased Intake: Birds can consume pellets much faster than mash, reducing the energy they expend on eating and increasing their total nutrient intake per day.
* Reduced Wastage: Pellets are denser and less dusty than mash, which significantly reduces spillage and dust loss from the feeder.
* Better Conversion: The pelleting process involves heat and moisture, which breaks down starches, kills pathogens, and improves the overall digestibility of the feed, leading to a lower Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)—meaning the bird gains more weight per pound of feed consumed.The single most effective feed-related change (unrelated to heat stress) that improves bird growth is optimizing the feed’s physical quality, specifically by switching from mash to a good-quality pellet/crumb form.
Brief Answer:
Switching from mash to pelleted or crumbled feed to increase feed consumption, reduce wastage, and improve nutrient digestibility.
Explanation:
* Increased Intake: Birds can consume pellets much faster than mash, reducing the energy they expend on eating and increasing their total nutrient intake per day.
* Reduced Wastage: Pellets are denser and less dusty than mash, which significantly reduces spillage and dust loss from the feeder.
* Better Conversion: The pelleting process involves heat and moisture, which breaks down starches, kills pathogens, and improves the overall digestibility of the feed, leading to a lower Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)—meaning the bird gains more weight per pound of feed consumed.-
Exactly the right points
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Absolutely, Muhammad. Switching to pelleted or crumbled feed clearly increases intake, reduces wastage, and improves digestibility and FCR.
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thanks
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Switching to <strong data-start=”13″ data-end=”76″>high-quality pellets with consistent size and minimal fines made a big difference — birds ate more efficiently, wasted less feed, and showed better <strong data-start=”165″ data-end=”191″>FCR and uniform growth. Even small improvements in pellet quality or feeder management can noticeably boost performance.Switching to high-quality pellets with consistent size and minimal fines made a big difference — birds ate more efficiently, wasted less feed, and showed better FCR and uniform growth. Even small improvements in pellet quality or feeder management can noticeably boost performance.
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Thank you
I firmly agree with you sir.
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Thanks, Mohamed. I agree—consistent, high-quality pellets with minimal fines make a noticeable difference in growth, uniformity, and feed efficiency.
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