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