CATDOLL : CATDOLL: Scientific feeding method: How to calculate the daily feed intake of chickens

introduction

In the process of raising chickens, it is very important to know the daily feed intake of chickens for scientific and rational feeding. It can not only ensure the healthy growth of chickens, but also reduce feed costs. This article will introduce how to accurately calculate how much feed chickens eat every day and related considerations.

1. Calculation method of feed requirement

The daily feed requirement of chickens depends on factors such as the chicken's weight, breed, growth stage and ambient temperature.

Generally speaking, the feed requirement of chickens can be estimated based on the weight of the chicken and the ratio of feed to body weight. Common estimation methods are:

• Weight method: Calculate the daily feed intake based on the relationship between the chicken's weight and feed requirement.
• Model method: Use a mathematical model to combine the chicken's growth curve and the ratio of feed to body weight to calculate the daily feed intake.

2. Considerations

There are a few more factors to consider when calculating your chickens' feed requirements.

• Breed: Different breeds of chicken have different feed requirements, for example, laying hens and broilers have different requirements.
• Growth stage: Chickens at different growth stages have different feed requirements, which are usually divided into brooding period, growth period and egg-laying period.
• Ambient temperature: Ambient temperature has a certain impact on the feed requirements of chickens, and the requirements may be different at high and low temperatures.
• Chicken farm management level: The quality of the breeding environment and the experience level of the management personnel will also affect the feed demand.

3. Practical steps

Based on the above considerations, we can take the following steps to calculate the amount of feed a chicken needs per day:

1. Determine the breed and stage of growth of your chicken.
2. Determine the amount of feed each chicken needs per day based on the feed requirement standards for the breed and growth stage.
3. Adjust the amount of feed based on actual conditions. For example, if the ambient temperature is low, you may need to increase the amount of feed supplied.
4. Monitor the weight and growth of the chickens regularly and adjust the feed supply according to actual conditions.

Conclusion

Scientifically calculating the daily feed intake of chickens is an important part of scientific chicken farming. Reasonable feed supply can improve the growth efficiency of chickens and reduce feed costs. Through the above steps, you can better understand the feed requirements of chickens and achieve scientific farming. Thank you for reading this article, I hope it will help you with your farming work!