Proper Nutrition for Layers and Broilers

Success in poultry depends heavily on nutrition. Poor feed leads to slow growth, few eggs and frequent disease.

Broiler Feeding Stages

• Starter (days 1–14): 22–24% protein. Fine crumble with starter nutrients.
• Grower (days 15–28): 20–22% protein. Rapid muscle growth.
• Finisher (days 29–42): 18–20% protein. Finishing before sale.

Layer Feeding Stages

• Chick mash (weeks 1–8): foundation for bones and organs.
• Grower mash (weeks 9–18): preparing to lay without excess fat.
• Layer mash (weeks 19+): sufficient calcium (3.5–4%) for strong shells.

Key Points

• Clean water available at all times — birds drink twice as much as they eat.
• Add vitamin/mineral premixes during stress — heat, vaccination or feed changes.
• Store feed dry — moldy feed causes aflatoxin poisoning.
• Follow the vaccination schedule (Newcastle, Gumboro) — good feed without immunity is not enough.

We stock poultry feeds, vitamins and veterinary products. See them here or contact us for advice.