How to make your poultry feeds from day old chicks

How to make your poultry feeds from day old chicks
1.
Starter Feed (0-8 weeks)

  • Maize: 50 kg
  • Soya Meal: 17.5 kg
  • Fish Meal: 12 kg
  • Maize Bran: 10 kg
  • Sunflower Cake: 4.5 kg
  • Limestone: 4 kg
  • Bone Meal: 1.5 kg
  • Salt: 300 grams
  • Premix: 200 grams
  • Toxin Binder: 100 grams
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This feed provides the necessary high protein (18-20%) for the rapid growth and development of the chicks.

2.
Grower Feed (9-20 weeks)

  • Maize: 60 kg
  • Soya Meal: 14 kg
  • Fish Meal: 10 kg
  • Maize Bran: 7 kg
  • Sunflower Cake: 5 kg
  • Limestone: 2.5 kg
  • Bone Meal: 1.2 kg
  • Salt: 200 grams
  • Premix: 100 grams
  • Toxin Binder: 50 grams
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This formulation lowers the protein content to around 16-18%, which is ideal for the continued growth and preparation of the birds for laying.

3.
Layer Feed (20+ weeks)

  • Maize: 55 kg
  • Soya Meal: 13 kg
  • Fish Meal: 8 kg
  • Maize Bran: 12 kg
  • Sunflower Cake: 6 kg
  • Limestone: 5 kg
  • Bone Meal: 2 kg
  • Salt: 300 grams
  • Premix: 150 grams
  • Toxin Binder: 100 grams
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This feed supports egg production with around 16% protein and the necessary calcium for strong eggshells.

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