CHRIS FARM NIGERIA

This is the most important basic principle in housing, as the space available determines the number and type of poultry that can be kept. For example, a deep litter house measuring 6 m by 11 m can hold 200 laying hens at a stock density of 3 birds/m2 (3.6 ft2/bird). Under the older system of measuring, stock density was measured in ft2 per bird, which is the inverse of birds per m2 used in the metric system, incorporating a conversion factor of 0.0929 m2/ft2 (for details, see the appendix entitled Abbreviations and Conversions). Linear space or length of perch per bird is measured in centimeters. The recommended floor and perching space for the three main types of chicken is shown in Table 4.1.

HOUSING Under undomesticated conditions, poultry lay eggs in simple nests, perch in  trees and spend much of the day scavenging for feed. Chickens spend a large proportion of their time scratching to expose hidden food. 

Broiler chickens are ready for slaughter at about 42-45 days after they are hatched. The chicken can weight about 2200-2300gr after 42-45 days of their life.

Antibiotics are added when formulating feeds for animals in order to boost up their immune system (to fight against diseases). The same way we ‘humans’, take in balance meal for proper growth, the same take place in livestock generally. When formulating animal feeds, all the classes of food are computed in the right proportion.

Broiler chickens consume about 4.0-4.2Kg of feed during their 42-45 days of

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