Poultry

[Saviour Uyinosa]

I will focus on the starter phase alone

Feed Type: Starter feed (crumbles or mash), high in protein (22–24% crude protein) and energy (2900–3000 kcal/kg metabolizable energy). Includes amino acids (e.g., lysine, methionine), vitamins, and minerals. This phase is the most critical phase in the entire feeding phase as it determines the final performances of the entire flock. At this phase, cost must be the least factor to consider as feed consumption at this stage is very 🔅

[Opeyemi Afeluyi]

Chickens?
Broilers, Layers, Dual purpose chickens?

[TAIRU AHMED ISHOLA]

starter feed 0-8weeks

grower feed 8-16weeks

layer feed 16weeks +

[Olayiwola Danso]

1. Chicks (0 – 8 weeks)

2. Growers (9 – 18 weeks)

3. Layers (18 weeks and above)