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Formulating a 70 kg bag of broiler feedBroilers have different feed requirements in terms of energy, proteins, and miner...
12/05/2021

Formulating a 70 kg bag of broiler feed
Broilers have different feed requirements in terms of energy, proteins, and minerals during different stages of their growth. It is important that farmers adapt feed rations to these requirements for maximum production. Young broilers have a high protein requirement for the development of muscles, feathers, and other body organs. As the broilers grow, their energy needs for fattening up increase while their protein requirements decrease. They, therefore, require high protein content in their starter rations than in the grower and finisher rations. Broilers should have feed that has between 22 -24 percent DCP.

The following guidelines can help the farmer to make the right feed at each stage of growth:

Preparing broiler growers feed (70 kg)

10kg of whole maize
16.7kg of maize germ
13.3kg of wheat pollard
10kg wheat bran
6kg of cottonseed cake
4.7kg of sunflower cake
3kg of fishmeal
2kg of lime
3.4kg of soya meal
40g of bone meal
10g of grower PMX
5g of salt
5g of coccidiostat
5g of Zinc bacitracin
Broiler starter feed (1-4 weeks)

40kg of whole maize
12kg of fishmeal (or Omena)
14kg of soya bean meal
4kg of lime
70g of premix
Amino acids

35g of lysine
35g of Threonine

Making a 70 kg bag of layers’ mash (8 weeks and above)34kg of whole maize12kg of Soya8kg of fishmeal10kg of maize bran, ...
12/05/2021

Making a 70 kg bag of layers’ mash (8 weeks and above)
34kg of whole maize
12kg of Soya
8kg of fishmeal
10kg of maize bran, rice germ or Wheat Bran
6kg of lime
Amino acids

175g premix
70g lysine
35g methionine
70g Threonine
35g tryptophan
50g toxin binder
Layer feed should contain a Digestible Crude Protein (DCP) content of between 16-18 percent. The feed should contain calcium (lime) for the formation of eggshells (laying hens that do not get enough calcium will use the calcium stored in their own born tissue to produce eggshells). Layer feed should be introduced at

Making a 70 kg bag of growers' mash (4 to 8 weeks)Growers (pullets or young layers) should be provided with feed having ...
12/05/2021

Making a 70 kg bag of growers' mash (4 to 8 weeks)
Growers (pullets or young layers) should be provided with feed having a protein content of between 16 and 18 percent. Such feed makes the young layers to grow fast in preparation for egg laying:

10kg of whole maize
17kg of maize germ
13kg of wheat pollard
10kg of wheat bran
6kg of cottonseed cake
5kg of sunflower cake
3.4kg of soya meal
2.07kg of lime
700g of bone meal
3kg of fishmeal
Additives: 14g of salt, 1g of coccidiostat, 18g of Pre-mix, 1g of zinc bacitracin, 7g of mycotoxin binder.

Making a 70 kg chick mash (1 to 4 weeks)Growing chicks require feed with Digestible Crude Protein (DCP) of between 18 to...
12/05/2021

Making a 70 kg chick mash (1 to 4 weeks)
Growing chicks require feed with Digestible Crude Protein (DCP) of between 18 to 20 percent. The following formulation can be used to make a 70 kg bag of layers chick mash:

Ingredients
31.5kg of whole maize
9.1kg of wheat bran
7.0kg of wheat pollard
16.8kg of sunflower (or 16.8 kg of linseed)
1.5kg of fishmeal
1.75 kg of lime
30g of salt
20g of premix
Amino acids

70g of tryptophan
3.0g of lysine
10g of methionine
70g of Threonine
50g of enzymes
60g of coccidiostat
50g of toxin binder

MineralsWhile some minerals are found in other chicken feed ingredients, minerals supplements are usually added to the f...
12/05/2021

Minerals

While some minerals are found in other chicken feed ingredients, minerals supplements are usually added to the feed to ensure that all the mineral requirements are met. These are purchased as mineral premixes and added to the feed.

Vitamins

Just like minerals, vitamins can be found naturally in some feed ingredients. To ensure that all required vitamins are provided for, vitamin premixes need to be purchased and added to the feed.

Animal and Vegetable ProteinProteins sources for chicken feed are derived from animal protein and vegetable proteinAnima...
12/05/2021

Animal and Vegetable Protein

Proteins sources for chicken feed are derived from animal protein and vegetable protein

Animal protein comes in form of fishmeal (Omena), meat meal, bone meal, chicken meal, feather meal, and bone meal. Uttermost care should be taken when using the animal byproducts (meat meal, bone meal, chicken meal, feather meal, and bone meal), to avoid diseases

Vegetable protein is usually a by-product of oilseed plants whereby after the oil is extracted, the remains are used/sold as chicken feed ingredients. These include sunflower, soybean, canola etc. They come in form of cake or meal. These are cottonseed cake, soya meal, and sunflower cake.

FatsFats and oils are used to provide energy to the chicken. Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble, hence fats in chick...
12/05/2021

Fats

Fats and oils are used to provide energy to the chicken. Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble, hence fats in chicken feed are used as “carriers” for these vitamins. Fats provide Linoleic acid, which is essential to chicken, especially in layers where it has been known to improve on egg size. Fat and oils in chicken feed are derived from animal and vegetable sources

Animal fat sources include fishmeal (Omena), lard and tallow while vegetable sources come from cottonseed cake, sunflower cake/seeds, canola, rapeseed, and soya.

GrainsCereal grains are used as the source for carbohydrates (energy). The most commonly used cereal grain in chicken fe...
12/05/2021

Grains

Cereal grains are used as the source for carbohydrates (energy). The most commonly used cereal grain in chicken feed is maize. Others are wheat, sorghum, and barley. Depending on availability, it is advisable to use the grains that are in season and at the right price. Please pay attention when changing grains so that they do not cause upsets in the digestive systems. This might affect productivity. Changing grains in chicken feed should be done gradually.
Some farmers have been known to grow their own grains in order to cut on costs. Whether you grow your own or buy. Make sure they are stored well, as poor storage and handling might lead to lower energy levels.

Ingredients for making chicken feed It is advisable to use locally available ingredients for your chicken feed. In addit...
12/05/2021

Ingredients for making chicken feed


It is advisable to use locally available ingredients for your chicken feed. In addition to using ingredients that are in season, this will help you further cut the costs of production. Farmers can grow or produce their own ingredients. Care must be taken while producing, handling and storing the ingredients, so as to avoid contamination. This will lead to a lower nutritive value of the feed and sometimes diseases

Chicken nutrient requirementsChicken require essential nutrients for good growth and maximum production. These are:-1. ...
12/05/2021

Chicken nutrient requirements

Chicken require essential nutrients for good growth and maximum production. These are:-

1. Fats

Chicken use fats for energy since fats have high energy density. A type of fat known as linoleic acid is known to improve on the egg size. Chicken need between 3% to 5% fat in their feed.

2. Carbohydrates

Chicken require energy for all the activity, growth and production. The most common way for the chicken to get carbohydrates is through feeding on grains

3. Proteins and amino acids

Proteins and amino acids are needed for muscle growth, maintenance, and development of egg protein

4. Vitamins

Chicken require vitamins are involved in all biological functions of the body. They are required in small quantities. Vitamins are essential for growth, health, and production

5. Water

This is the most important requirement since it is directly correlated to production. It is needed for absorption of nutrients, digestion of feed, body temperature regulation and excretion of waste. Water intake in chicken should be double the amount of feed taken, in weight.

6. Minerals

Chicken need minerals for body processes such as skeletal formation, health, metabolic activity and maintaining the body’s acid-base balance.

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