13/04/2025
Feed formulation
Feed formulation refers to the process of creating a balanced and nutritious mixture of ingredients to meet the dietary needs of animals, whether for livestock, poultry, aquaculture, or pets. It involves selecting the right ingredients and adjusting their proportions to ensure optimal health, growth, reproduction, and performance. Below is an expert recommendation.
Starter Feed (0-8 weeks)
Maize: 50 kilograms
Soya Meal: 17.5 kilograms
Fish Meal: 12 kilograms
Maize Bran: 10 kilograms
Sunflower Cake: 4.5 kilograms
Limestone: 4 kilograms
Bone Meal: 1.5 kilograms
Salt: 300 grams
Premix: 200 grams
Toxin Binder: 100 grams
This feed supplies the essential high protein (18-20%) required for the rapid growth and advancement of the chicks.
Grower Feed (9-20 weeks)
Maize: 60 kilograms
Soya Meal: 14 kilograms
Fish Meal: 10 kilograms
Maize Bran: 7 kilograms
Sunflower Cake: 5 kilograms
Limestone: 2.5 kilograms
Bone Meal: 1.2 kilograms
Salt: 200 grams
Premix: 100 grams
Toxin Binder: 50 grams
This formulation diminishes the protein content to approximately 16-18%, which is optimal for the ongoing growth and preparation of the birds for laying.
Layer Feed (20+ weeks)
Maize: 55 kilograms
Soya Meal: 13 kilograms
Fish Meal: 8 kilograms
Maize Bran: 12 kilograms
Sunflower Cake: 6 kilograms
Limestone: 5 kilograms
Bone Meal: 2 kilograms
Salt: 300 grams
Premix: 150 grams
Toxin Binder: 100 grams
This feed sustains egg production with approximately 16% protein and the necessary calcium for robust eggshells.
