Broiler Ration Formulation

Mr Green
Email : blue0c34n@yahoo.co.id

I am a chicken farmer broiler, I would like to inquire regarding the feed as follows:

1. What if the chicken broiler only given corn and Bran in order to reduce the cost of rations?
2. How is the right and inexpensive formulation for chickens broiler?

Answer :

Dear. Mr. Green, thank you for the question. Here's an explanation for your question :

1. Talking about the efficiency of the ration in the maintenance of chickens broiler it is appropriate, because the cost of rations reaches 70-85% of the total cost of maintenance. If you can't manage well, the profits obtained will be small or even experience losses. But replacing the ration with a mixture of Bran and corn alone is not appropriate. If only these ingredients, then it can not meet the nutritional needs needed for the growth of chickens include metabolic energy, protein, fiber, fat, minerals, vitamins and amino acids and other micro-nutrients.
2. The right formulation for chickens broiler is a formulation that produces nutritional content according to the needs of chickens with a balanced composition. Here is an example of a ration formula for broiler phase starter.

The cost of rations can also be emphasized by the proper administration of rations, such as rations are carried out as often as possible, especially when time brooding period, so that the ration remains fresh and the chicken appetite is good (optimal growth). Storage of rations is done well, avoid damp and clumping rations that can reduce the quality of the ration. Setting the time of ration can also improve the efficiency of the ration, for example during hot weather conditions (especially during the day) ration should not be given first, but given after the weather starts to cool (afternoon).

Things to consider before giving rations :

• The number of rations and drinking places is sufficient and spread evenly throughout the cage
• The height of the ration place is parallel to the height of the chicken's back
• Cleanliness of the ration and drinking chicken awake
• The drinking water provided is clean and always available (because if the consumption of drinking water is low, the consumption of rations is also low)
• Enclosure temperature 25-28°C with humidity 60%. If more than that improve air circulation by adding blower in the cage and provide artificial rain on the roof of the cage
• The ration to be given is always weighed, so there is a-monitor

Some other things to consider when giving rations :

• For Phase chickens finisher give rations 2-3 times a day when the ambient temperature is not too hot. Morning can be done between 05.00 – 07.30, afternoon between 14.00 – 16.00 and night between 18.00-21.00. If feed intake not yet entered, provide additional meal hours at midnight, which is between 00.00 – 03.00
• Try not to fill the chicken ration place full, since it is likely that the ration will be easily scattered. Ideally enough ⑧ place ration portions
• When giving rations try to simultaneously clean the ration place and check whether drinking water is still available
• If the ambient temperature is high, provide Vita Stress in the morning

Things to do after ration :

• Do not leave immediately after completing the ration, observe if there are chickens that cannot reach ration place
• If there are chickens that weigh less than the standard or are sick, immediately separate them and give them separate treatment
• Do monitor ration what chickens eat every week