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Nutritional requirements of Broiler and layer
Posted by Md.Rejuan Hossain on December 13, 2024 at 8:39 amHow does the nutritional requirement differ between broilers and layers?
Amir Sohel replied 1 year, 5 months ago 10 Members · 15 Replies -
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Raised for egg production, layers need a balanced diet that supports egg production. Their feed contains specific nutrients like calcium to support strong eggshells and proteins to facilitate egg formation.
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Broilers, meat type and growing birds – requires those nutrients which support growth including maintenance
Layers, egg type and adult birds – requires those nutrients which support egg production and maintenance
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Broilers need more proteins with adequate fat. Egg layers are given more of vitamin A and K
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Layers
Raised for egg production, layers need a well-balanced diet with specific nutrients like calcium to support strong eggshells and proteins to facilitate egg formation.
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Raised for meat, broilers need diets high in energy and protein to support their rapid growth. Broilers can reach a weight of 1.5 kg in 5-6 weeks.
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Broilers require more protein for weight gain for meat production.
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Raised for egg production, layers need a balanced diet that supports egg production. Their feed contains specific nutrients like calcium to support strong eggshells and proteins to facilitate egg formation. Layers also need adequate amounts of phosphorus, vitamins, and minerals.
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Broilers are raised for chicken, meat and egg. Layers are raised for eggs. Broilers need more proteins with adequate fat. Egg layers are given more of vitamin A and K.
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