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The components used in feeding poultry include:
1. Feed ingredients – such as grains, protein sources (like soybean meal), vitamins, and minerals.
2. Water – essential for digestion and overall health.
3. Feed additives – such as probiotics, enzymes, and growth promoters to improve digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall health.
4. Feed supplements – such as calcium and phosphorus to ensure proper bone development and egg production.
5. Grit – small stones or particles that help poultry break down food in their gizzard.
6. Medications – to prevent or treat diseases and parasites.
7. Feeders and drinkers – containers used to provide access to feed and water for poultry.
8. Housing and environment – providing a clean and comfortable living space for poultry to thrive and grow.
9. Lighting – proper lighting is important to regulate growth rates, reproduction, and overall health of poultry.
10. Management and care – regular monitoring, feeding schedules, and proper handling are essential components in poultry feeding.
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General feed formulation for poultry in Nigeria consist of:
Maize – 50-60 %,
Soya bean- 25-30 % ,
DCP- 1-2 % ( di calcium phosphate ),
LSP – 1 % ( limestone powder ) ,
Mustard – 1-3 %,
MBM – 1-5 % ( meat bone meal ) ,
Premix – 2 -4 %
Other ingredients include: Millet , Rapeseed , Rice Bran , Maize Gluten, GNC- groundnut cake, Wheat , Broken Rice etc.
Culled from the internet.
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- Proteins and Amino Acids.
- Carbohydrate.
- Energy
- minerals
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The major components of feedstuffs are moisture, lipids, protein, fibre, carbohydrate, minerals and vitamins.
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