FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR CHICKEN FARMING
People ask many questions about broiler poultry farming business. Here I am a trying to list the most common questions about broiler chicken farming, and trying to answer them. Hope you will find your answer. Don’t hesitate to ask us if you have more questions.
1) IS BROILER CHICKEN FARMING PROFITABLE?
Yes, broiler chicken farming is very profitable. Broiler chickens reach marketing weight faster and you will get your invested money back within a very short period of time.
2) HOW TO START BROILER POULTRY FARMING BUSINESS?
Starting broiler production business is relatively easy and simple. You just have to select a good location, choose right breed, make a good house, feed them good quality and nutritious food and take good care of them.
3) CAN BROILER CHICKENS LAY EGGS?
Yes, sure! The broiler hens can lay eggs. The birds which are used for breeding purpose are called ‘parent stock’.
4) HOW MANY MONTH DOES IT TAKE A BROILER TO GROW?
Broiler chickens grow faster and most commercial broilers will reach marketing weight within their 7 weeks of age.
5) WHICH IS MORE PROFITABLE BROILER OR LAYER?
Both are profitable. But you need high investment in layer production. And layer production also takes time. On the other hand, you can start broiler production with relatively less money and you will get your invested money back within 6-7 weeks.
7) HOW LONG CAN A BROILER LIVE?
Generally, the broiler chickens are marketed within their 6-7 weeks of age.
8) HOW MANY BAGS OF FEED DO I NEED FOR 100 BROILER?
On an average, 100 broiler chickens will consume around 11 bags of 50 kg broiler feed within their 7 weeks of age.
9) WHAT IS THE BEST FOOD FOR BROILERS?
Ready-made commercial broiler poultry feeds which is primarily a mix of corn and soybean meal is ideal for faster growth of the broilers.
10) HOW MANY TIMES A DAY SHOULD I FEED MY BROILERS?
You should feed them at least twice a day. Although, chickens enjoy small, frequent meals instead of large meals once a day.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) CONTINUATIONS..
11) WHICH BREED OF BROILER GROW FASTER?
Cornish Cross, Ross 308 and Arbor Acres broilers grow faster and reach marketing weight within 6-7 weeks.
12) WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF BROILER CHICKEN FARMING?
There are some disadvantages of broiler chicken farming such as high risk of diseases, high mortality rate etc.
13) ARE BROILERS MALE OR FEMALE?
The broilers can be both male and female. The male broilers generally have a bigger body than the females.
14) WHAT IS DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BROILER AND CHICKEN?
The term ‘Broiler’ is used for the birds which are used for meat production. And chickens are the regular chickens we have around us.
15) DO BROILERS EAT AT NIGHT?
Yes, if you turn on the light.
16) AT WHAT AGE ARE BROILER CHICKENS BECOME READY FOR MARKETING?
Most of the broiler chickens become ready for marketing within their 6-7 weeks of age.
17) HOW MANY KG DOES BROILER EAT PER DAY?
Depends on the age of the broilers. Generally, a broiler chicken will eat about 1 kg of starter, 1.5 kg of grower and 1.5 kg of finisher to reach market weight.
18) HOW CAN I MAKE MY BROILER GROW FASTER?
You can increase the body weight of broiler chickens by giving them high quality food. You can also use growth boosters either organic or synthetic.
19) WHAT FOOD MAKES BROILER CHICKEN GROW FASTER?
Broiler poultry feed rich in high protein will help the broilers to grow faster.
20) HOW MANY WEEKS DO BROILERS EAT STARTER FEED?
The broilers chicken generally need starter feed for their first 4 weeks of age.
21) HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF A BROILER?
Taking good care of the broiler chickens is very important for good health and faster growth. Common broiler caring tasks include:
Maintain good sanitation
Favorable temperature management
Providing adequate clean and fresh water
Feeding them good quality food
Vaccinating and monitoring their health
