The Effects of Feeding Time and Regimen on the Performance of Broiler Breeders: A Review

Ahmed Bunu; Modu, M. A

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Ahmed Bunu
Modu, M. A

feeding, time, broiler, breeders

Abstract

Feeding time and regimen have the potentials to influence the performance of broiler breeder flocks and are thus of great importance. A literature review is presented concerning the responses of broiler breeders to feeding time and feeding regimen. There is a potential improvement in shell quality, egg weight and egg production that results from feeding later in the day ( afternoon feeding )or from splitting daily feed allocation (split feeding). Broiler breeders are usually given a limited daily feed allowance in the morning. This practice does not supply nutrients to coincide with the hen's need.

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The Effects of Feeding Time and Regimen on the Performance of Broiler Breeders: A Review. (2014). Global Journal of Science Frontier Research, 14(40), 17-19. https://journalofscience.org/index.php/GJSFR/article/view/

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