8 Ways To Make Broiler Chicken Grow Faster
The wish of every broiler farmer is to attain the expected weight of their broiler chickens in a very short time, despite that broiler chickens are bred to grow fast, some factors may hider this process. Example of such factors includes bad breed, poor nutrient, and welfare, diseases, etc. Therefore, to make your broiler chickens grow faster you have to prevent these negative factors, and with an enabling environment By the end of this post, you should be able to grow your broiler to attain 2.5kg at week 5 (35 days) at minimum, surprised! There is no voodoo nor any synthetic booster that you will need to apply. All steps are simple, practical, and natural. I promise you, if you put these 8 steps into use, you will be left with a dropped jaw. The result will amaze you. The only problem you have with this method is that people will start asking you how you did it. One of the advantages of your broiler growing fast is that you will market and sell your broilers faster with more profit at 5 to 6 weeks, especially to eateries and hotels. Now, let us look at the 8 ways you could make your broiler grow faster 1. Select the Right Breed from a Reputable Hatchery Selecting the right breed of broiler will depend on what you want. However, we have several breeds of broiler all over the world but they are few that have to stand out. Here in Nigeria, we have 6 common breeds of broiler chickens. Each with its unique features. Let see the 6 best breeds of broiler chickens in Nigeria *Cornish Cross Broilers: If you need a fast-growing broiler, go for Cornish Cross Broiler ( also known as “Cornish Rock”). It takes about 6 to 8 weeks to attain marketable size. *Grinphield Marshall These breeds of broilers are big and tall. It takes approximately 6-8 weeks to attain “table size. *Moyer’s K-22 ( also called Red Broilers) It is less fatty and has a unique fragrant with an excellent texture. Although it takes a bit longer to attain ‘table size’. *Red Broilers This breed also takes a bit longer to grow. However, the primary advantage of these breeds is their strong resistance to diseases, which makes them suitable for free-range. *Roaster Chicks ( also called Moyer’s Broiler or Cornish). These broiler chickens attain a weight of over 2kg by 6 weeks of age. They have a good skin texture with tender meat. *Rosambro Broilers. These broiler chickens belong to a medium-grow type. Nevertheless, they grow a bit faster than the red broilers. The special taste also characterizes their meat. It is important to note that not all hatcheries are trustworthy, thus, in purchasing your desired breed ensure you do a proper background check on the intended hatchery before securing your broiler chickens. If you get a bad breed, all other efforts will be in vain, and your broiler chickens will not grow fast as expected. 2.Take advantage of the First 7 days The first 7 days of a chick's life are very critical. Research has shown that 80% of its energy is focused on growth while 20% on maintenance. What this means that if you give your chick an adequate amount of feed in a favorable environment the feed conversion ratio will be very high. We can see a day-old chick triple in...To continue reading click the links below
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