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  • Opeyemi Afeluyi

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    August 18, 2024 at 2:42 pm

    One thing is certain, Broiler FCR is preferred when less than 1.8. Anything around 1.6 is very profitable

  • Temitayo Eletu

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    August 18, 2024 at 10:52 am

    I think the FCR of these birds should be considered based on their relative purpose

  • Amir Sohel

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    August 17, 2024 at 4:24 pm

    Nice

  • Opeyemi Afeluyi

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    August 16, 2024 at 2:04 pm

    What is poultry?
    What is broilers?
    Let’s not get confused.
    Did you mean layer vs broiler feed conversions?

  • Amir Sohel

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    August 15, 2024 at 7:01 am

    Good question 👍

  • Joshua Teryima Orkaa

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    August 11, 2024 at 12:06 am

    The question is specific on the side of broilers but then poultry is a general term that includes even the broilers

  • Lateef Olaosun

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    August 7, 2024 at 7:36 am

    Very essential

  • Deborah Oluwabunmi Olasehinde

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    August 7, 2024 at 6:47 am

    Good

  • EMMANUEL OMIDIJI

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    August 6, 2024 at 4:03 pm

    👍

  • AFOLABI SUNDAY TUNDE

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    August 6, 2024 at 11:32 am

    Good note

  • Kamal Saeed Kwaplong

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    August 6, 2024 at 10:31 am

    The conventionally recommended feed rate for poultry birds is around 0.12 lbs of feed per day per bird, while for broilers it is around 0.20 to 0.25 lbs of feed per day per bird. These rates are based on standard feeding practices to ensure optimal growth and performance of the birds.The conventionally recommended feed rate for poultry birds is around 0.12 lbs of feed per day per bird, while for broilers it is around 0.20 to 0.25 lbs of feed per day per bird. These rates are based on standard feeding practices to ensure optimal growth and performance of the birds.

  • EMMANUEL OMIDIJI

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    August 6, 2024 at 9:45 am

    Very good question.

  • EMMANUEL OMIDIJI

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    August 6, 2024 at 9:43 am

    Layers parent stock are fed with a purpose of high egg production, egg quality and egg size, while broilers are fed for the purpose of meat and weight gained. comparing their fcr wouldn’t be fair since they are both for different purposes. its like comparing the fcr of dairy cattle with meat purpose cattle, their genetic modification is engineered differently.

  • Onu Victor Iko

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    August 6, 2024 at 9:31 am

    Good

  • Ojo Stephen Oluwasegun

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    August 5, 2024 at 8:04 am

    👍👍

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