IMPORTANCE OF GOOD POULTRY FEED IN INDIA | EGIYOK NEWS

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The Importance Of Good Poultry Feed In India
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Historical Background Of Poultry Farming

• Poultry was predominantly kept and allowed to
  roam on regular farms for many years.
• The birds rummaged through these farms for their
  feed, eating insects, and plants on the farm. 
• Additionally, they would get to savor household
  scraps, and obtain calcium supplements from
  oyster shells, and garden waste.

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Transformation Of Poultry Farming

• With passing years, improved technology
  transformed poultry farming with a structured and
  specialized approach.
• The poultry industry that began in the 19th
  century gained attention and emerged as a
  profitable business avenue that required
  particular solutions.
• Farmers began to keep poultry in sheds specially
  constructed for these birds.
• The demand for good-quality poultry feed surged
  on realizing the importance of good quality
  poultry feed in poultry farming.
• It led to the development of poultry feed
  catering to daily nutritional requirements.

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Factors Influencing The Choice Of Poultry Feed
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Weight And Age Of Poultry

• The weight and age of poultry are the two
  significant parameters to consider for feeding.

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Rate Of Growth And Egg Production

• The rate of growth and egg production are other
  factors on which the quantity and nutritional
  requirements of the poultry feed depend.

Rate Of Growth And Egg Production
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Weather Condition For A Good Feed Quality

• Weather conditions are also a vital element to
  take into account.

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Nutritional Requirements To Be Addressed By
Poultry Feed

• Healthy poultry requires an adequate amount of
  protein and carbohydrates.
• They also need the necessary vitamins and dietary
  minerals, and an adequate supply of water.

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Nutritional Requirements In Winter

• Chickens expend a considerable amount of energy
  to stay warm during winter.
• Thus, colder temperatures require a heavy diet
  that is rich in protein.
• The additional amino acids aid in maintaining
  daily egg production, adaptation to the
  environment, growth of feathers, and keep their
  body condition to stay warm.

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Meeting Day-To-Day Calcium Requirements

• Hens that lay eggs need a minimum of 4 grams per
  day of calcium.
• The egg needs 2 grams of calcium out of this.
• Oyster shells provide the necessary amount of
  dietary calcium so that the eggs produced have a
  hard and healthy eggshell.

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Grit For Better Digestion

• In addition to this, grit in poultry feed aids in
  the digestion of feed sources, such as corn,
  helping them break down corn and other grains.

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The Need For Probiotics And Vitamins In Poultry
Feed
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What Makes A Good Poultry Feed?

• The primary role of a feed is to provide the
  necessary nutrients.
• Other than this, the feed must be clean and dry.
• Moisture encourages microbial proliferation.
• Contaminated feed can adversely affect the
  health of poultry. 

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