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• for laying hens;
• for broilers;
• for egg cross-country roosters;
• for roosters meat cross.

The compound feed for hens increases the egg production of chickens, improves the nutritional quality of the eggs, and strengthens the shell.

Using feed for broilers reduces poultry rearing time, forms the optimal ratio of meat and fat in the carcass.

Compound feed for breeding roosters is aimed at increasing productivity and getting more healthy offspring.

In addition, it is subdivided:

• for chickens;
• for young;
• for adult chicken.

This is due to the fact that at each stage of the chicken’s life requires a certain set of nutrients , which is contained in the feed.

Compound feed is distinguished not only by its composition, but also by its form. It is made of two types:

• powder;
• granulated.

Powder is preferable to use for feeding chicks.

Powdery feed

Tips for home-feeding birds

Feed is the main component of success in the poultry industry. It is important to remember:

• Bird can not be fed spoiled food, fermented porridge. The remains of feed from the feeder must be periodically removed, otherwise it will cause fermentation in the intestines of the chicken and possibly even the death of the bird.
• Chickens need a variety of feed. It is unacceptable to use only one kind of any grain , as the bird will not receive the entire set of proteins, fats, vitamins and trace elements necessary for health and good growth.
• It is undesirable to feed the chicken with whole grain , especially seeds. Uncrushed grain is absorbed longer, some nutrients in unchanged form is excreted from the body. The skins of the seeds are a coarse substance and clog the chicken intestines.

Growing broilers for meat is quite a popular occupation in the countryside. The maximum fattening period for a broiler is 3 months.

The life of a hen is conditionally divided into three stages:

• Nestling.
• Youngsters.
• Adult bird.

Matching the age of the birds

At each stage of growth, the broiler should be fed with the appropriate kind of feed. The following types of feed are distinguished:

• Start.
• Growth.
• Finish.

Starting feed for chickens

Compound feed Pre-start

Some experts recommend to divide the first stage of chicken life into two phases. And that means, and use a different feed. For the period of life from 1 to 5 days it is recommended to feed broilers with feed Pre-start .

It consists of pro - and prebiotics. They increase the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestine. In this regard, improved digestion and overall health of the bird.

Compound feed “Prestart” contains:

• vitamins В1, В2, В3, В4 В5, В6, В12, D3, А;
• trace elements zinc, iodine, iron, sodium, manganese, calcium, phosphorus;
• amino acids lysine, threonine, methionine.
• From 6 to 15 days of chickens' life, it is recommended to feed with Start feed.
• It includes:
• corn wheat barley
• -bone or fish meal and soy cake
• sunflower
• chalk aft
• salt
• vitamin and mineral complex.

The first stage of broiler fattening is very important, as it lays the foundation for the development of chicken. At this age all the organs and systems of the bird form. The inclusion of prebiotics in the feed in the early stages of the chicken’s life guarantees a well-functioning digestive system.

This means that all nutrients will be well absorbed, which will lead to a rapid set of body weight. In addition, the bird will have healthy joints and strong bones, which is especially important for broilers because of their heavy weight.

Feed Growth for young stock

From 16 to 30 days of life, Growth is used for feeding broiler. Its composition is balanced in such a way as to accelerate growth, increase the weight of the bird in a shorter time.

Feedstuff Height

Feedstuff for young animals produced from the following ingredients:

• Corn
• Wheat
• Barley
• cake sunflower
• fish or bone meal
• Grass meal
• Feed yeast
• Sol
• Mel
• Amino
• Microelements
• Macronutrients
• Enzymes
• Vitamins

impact feeding birdplenty, then she will be healthy , and give a good weight gain. During this period, chicks await molting, so they need a strong diet.

Finish for fattening mature broilers

From 31 days of life and until slaughter, broilers are fed with Finish compound feed. The task of this stage is to balance the ratio of meat and fat, maximizing weight.

food for adult broiler

The composition of feed includes:

• Corn
• Barley
• Wheat
• Peas
• sunflower meal
• Meat and bone or fish meal
• Fish oil
• Amino
• Vitamins

use of feed for broiler - the key to accelerated growth, poultry health, and thereforeand getting tasty meat. Feed can be easily purchased in the store. But here it must be kept in mind that not all manufacturers use natural ingredients, often replacing them with synthetic ones.

A bird may be reluctant to use artificial additives, which means it will receive less nutrients. This will affect both the time of broiler fattening and its health.

The second drawback is the high cost.

How to make the best mixture with your own hands

It is much cheaper to make feed by yourself. In addition, having prepared your feed, one hundred percent confidence in its quality and natural ingredients appears.

To make a mixture with your own hands you need a grain crusher and a mixing tank.

sifting the mixture

Recipe for home-made compound feed Start

• 48% corn;
• 18% sunflower meal;
• 14% wheat;
• 6% meat or bone meal;
• 3% grass meal;
• 1% feed fat( can be replaced with fish oil)
• 0.1% salt;
• 10% BVMK( protein-vitamin-mineral concentrate)

Recipe 2:

• 47% corn;
• 19% sunflower meal;
• 12% wheat;
• 7% meat or bone meal or fish meal;
• 2% grass meal;
• 2% dry skim milk;
• 1% feed fat;
• 0.1% common salt;
• 10% BVMK.

Grain is passed through a crusher, the rest of the ingredients are added( all of them in the form of a granular powder). Then the starting homemade mix should be thoroughly mixed. This is a very important condition for good feed.

Household grain grinder

Blend composition Growth

• 48% corn;
• 18% sunflower cake or meal;
• 10% wheat;
• 7% meat or bone meal or fish meal;
• 2% feed yeast;
• 2% grass meal;
• 1% feed fat;
• 1% dry skim milk;
• 0.1% common salt;
• 10% BVMK10%.

Recipe # 2:

• 48% corn;
• 15% sunflower cake or meal;
• 8% wheat;
• 7% meat or bone meal or fish meal;
• 6% barley;
• 2% feed yeast;
• 3% grass meal;
• 1% feed fat;
• 1% chalk;
• 0.1% common salt;
• 10% BVMK10%.

Nutrition proportions - mash Finish

• 45% corn;
• 19% sunflower meal or meal;
• 13% wheat;
• 4% pea or soybean;
• 3% feed yeast;
• 3% feed fat;
• 2% grass meal;
• 1% chalk;
• 0.1% common salt;
• 10% BVMK10%.

At the final stage of fattening of the broiler, you can omit the meat and bone and fish meal , the source of animal protein necessary for the body to grow, in the mix.

Of course, household feed will not meet the established state standards, but the naturalness of the ingredients compensates for this defect.