1. Procure high-quality broiler chicks from reputable sources
No matter what you do or give broilers that came from a poorly performing parent stock or hatchery, they may never do well in terms of feed conversion. A broiler’s feed conversion and growth performance have a lot to do with its genes and gene quality. This is the reason why it is necessary to buy broiler chicks from a reputable hatchery with excellent track records.
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2. Give them high-quality feed and clean water
Broilers require feed that is formulated specifically to meet their nutritional needs. We have broiler starter, broiler grower and broiler finisher diets. Feed conversion and growth performance have a lot to do with a broiler’s diet. The feed and water they are given will greatly affect their growth rate, feed conversion, and healthiness.
A well-formulated and balanced diet is important for optimal broiler growth. The diet should be designed to meet the specific requirements of the bird based on its age, breed, and weight. Furthermore, the diet should be nutritionally complete and provide all the essential nutrients required for growth.
Since broilers are very sensitive to poor quality water and poor feed, you must provide them with the best water and feed you can get. If you feed them with self-formulated and milled diets, ensure that they meet their nutritional requirements for that period.
3. Sort the broilers according to body size or weight
You need to sort the broilers that have similar body sizes or weights and keep them together in the same growing pen. This will eliminate the factor of inequality as the bigger or weightier broilers tend to cheat and bully the smaller ones. With the bigger birds separated from the smaller birds, the smaller broilers will be able to eat and drink more without being intimidated; thereby increasing their feed intake and feed conversion to meat.
4. Avoid starving the broiler chickens
To have high production rates, ensure that your broilers are not starving. It is important that you give them a constant supply of food and water. It is important to feed them as often as necessary or desired.
5. Use growth boosters or promoters
You must have heard a lot about growth boosters – they are nutritional supplements that are added to the feed or water to improve the growth rate of the broilers. They can improve the feed conversion in your flock and give you better results.
Growth boosters are formulated to give broilers the best chance of reaching their potential and growing as much as possible. You should use a growth booster that is designed for broilers in order to get your broilers to grow as fast as possible.
Growth boosters are designed to help chickens grow up to 2.4 times faster than normal. That is close to double the speed at which they would grow without the growth booster. The growth boosters will also help them to convert the feed into flesh/meat better.
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6. Proper bird management
Good bird management is essential for achieving optimal broiler growth. Some of the key management practices include providing the correct diet, maintaining proper litter conditions, controlling temperatures, and providing good ventilation. Furthermore, good bird management practices will help to reduce stress levels, which can also impact growth.
7. Adequate housing and litter conditions
Adequate housing and litter conditions are essential for achieving optimal broiler growth. The housing should be of good quality and provide adequate space; it should also be located in a safe area with good ventilation. In addition, the litter should be clean and dry, and free from ammonia and other toxic gases.
8. Using the lights on and off tactic
To ensure the best feed digestibility for your birds, use a lights-on, lights-off program. This method ensures your broiler chickens fully digest their feed while resting and gives them enough time to consume a healthy amount of feed during light hours. If you do use this method, make sure there are enough feeding spaces for all broilers to eat simultaneously.
9. Using feeders that don’t waste feed
Although it may be tempting to purchase cost-effective feeders, investing in high-quality feeders that do not spill or waste chicken feed can pay off more in the long run.
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