Poultry Feeding and Nutrition
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As we know, poultry production systems are continually evolving. One of the primary causes that... View more
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As we know, poultry production systems are continually evolving. One of the primary causes that determines feeding and nutrition is the improvement made in the genetic potential of poultry birds ( both broilers and layers) and this is done to harness the best potential in the shortest period and with best efficiencies. There are many other factors that have a bearing on feeding and nutrition and some of them are driven by consumers, societal needs, and to cater to the production of specialized poultry products. In some cases, feeding and nutritional may also be determined by government regulations, cost of production, access to desired raw materials and other environmental concerns.
As members of the poultry community – we represent different global regions and different scenarios that control feeding and nutrition, and your experiences will be useful for every member in the community. We feel that knowledge shared on this platform will be useful to all in either improving operations, gaining on production or for taking corrective actions. Come, join this interest group, and share your experiences and views.
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Posted by Mustafa on December 29, 2024 at 5:21 amWhat is the dfference in feed conversion ratio between broilers and Layers
Chemist. Ashfaq replied 1 year ago 11 Members · 17 Replies -
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Typical FCR for broilers is around 1.6, which means that for every 1.6 kg of feed consumed, the broiler gains 1 kg of body weight.
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Layer chickens require less feed overall but need a carefully balanced diet to support egg production without excess weight gain.
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Feed Conversion Ratio is essentially the efficacy with which birds are able to produce end product of their rearing purpose, that is, meat in case of broiler and eggs in case of layers. Since there are multiple breeds reared for meat and egg purpose, there are different standards for each breed. The breed specific standards are available as resource and guide on various websites.
The more efficient the bird/flock, the better is the FCR. Hence FCR is primarily used in calculating the economic viability of a farming activity.
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The FCR for layers is typically between 2.5 and 4.0, meaning that it takes 2.5 to 4.0 kg of feed to produce one dozen eggs. A low FCR indicates that the hens are efficiently converting feed into eggs
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A typical FCR for broilers is around 1.6, meaning that for every 1.6 kg of feed consumed, the broiler gains 1 kg of body weight. However, the target FCR can vary depending on the farmer’s goals, with those prioritizing fast growth aiming for a higher FCR.
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The feed conversion ratio (FCR) for broilers is generally lower than that of layers
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Broilers are chickens that are raised for meat production. These meaty birds grow quickly, requiring diets high in energy and protein to sustain their rapid weight gain. Layers are chickens that are raised specifically for egg production.
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Typical FCR for broilers is around 1.6, which means that for every 1.6 kg of feed consumed, the broiler gains 1 kg of body weight.
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