Starter Poultry Feed in Kadaknath Farming

The role of poultry feed is very important for Kadaknath poultry farming. It helps in the growth of chickens. If the chickens are fed the appropriate balanced feed, the growth of the chickens will be fast and the business will earn good income. Feed is sold in the market based on the age of the chickens. Such as starter feed, grower feed, finisher feed, layer feed etc. Today we will discuss about starter feed.

Starter Poultry Feed

A starter poultry diet is a type of diet specifically developed for young poultry such as chicks, ducklings and geese. It contains higher concentrations of protein, essential vitamins and minerals than traditional poultry feed, and is often mixed with some form of fiber for added fiber. Starter foods are typically used until birds are about 8 to 10 weeks old.

Starter Poultry Feed Formulation

Poultry starter feed formulations typically consist of a flavorful mixture of protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. The exact proportions vary, but are usually a combination of grains (commonly corn, wheat and oats), high-protein ingredients such as soybean meal and fishmeal, and oil sources such as vegetable oils. Other nutritional sources such as vitamin and mineral premixes, yeast, probiotics and functional ingredients may also be included. In addition, starter feeds may also contain coccidiostat a drug against coccidia.

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Conclusion:

Good quality starter feed in chicken feed, if fed to small chickens from the beginning, with good growth of chickens, chickens can be protected from diseases and the mortality of chickens will be reduced, which will be more profitable in business.

FAQ: 

Q: How much does starter feed cost?

Ans: The price of poultry starter feed depends on the type of feed and the quantity purchased. Generally, a 50 Kg bag of starter poultry feed costs between 1800 to 2000  Indian Rupee.

Q: Is there a separate starter feed for Kadaknath cultivation? 

Ans: No, commercially available starter feed  can be given to Kadaknath chickens.

Q: Can we give starter feed to one day old chicken?  

Ans: Why not, pre starter feed is perfect for chicks.

Q: How much starter feed do chicks eat per day?  

Ans: Eat 10 to 15 grams per day, it increases as the chicken grows.