Poultry Farming and Feed Formulation

Description

Poultry farming is one of the fast growing sectors of agriculture transformed from a traditional backyard activity to agribased industry globally. The consumption pattern of poultry products is rising globally due to its advantages in terms of cost and nutritive value. Poultry meat and eggs are the cheapest animal-protein available and eaten globally across diverse cultures, traditions and religions. Traditional smallscale/ rural poultry system continue to play a crucial role in sustaining livelihoods in developing countries, supplying poultry products in rural areas, and providing important support to women farmers. It is also advantageous because you will be able to control the quality. Saving on the cost and feeding your chicken with high quality chicken feed will ensure that you maximize on profit. Feeding poultry for optimum growth and production requires that the birds consume appropriate, balanced diets. Nutrient recommendations are different for each species and the purpose of the birds (meat versus eggs), as well as the stage of growth and production. Cross feeding, such as feeding laying hens a diet that is intended for broiler chickens, is not advised. Therefore, raising mixed flocks should be done with caution. This book is an attempt to place at the disposal of poultry men at large information relative to established and dependable practices.