How much feed do chickens eat in a day?

In the process of raising chickens, feed intake is a key factor, which is directly related to the growth rate, health status and economic benefits of chickens. So how much feed should chickens eat in a day? Let’s learn more about it below.

How much feed do chickens eat in a day?

How much feed a chicken eats in a day depends on many factors, including the chicken's breed, age, weight, and environmental conditions. For example, for broiler chickens, different feed intake recommendations are available at different growth stages:

1. Start-up period (birth to 21 days of age): The daily feed intake of each broiler is about 35-45 grams.

2. Growth period (22 days to 45 days old): The daily feed intake of each broiler is about 70-80 grams.

3. Growing period (46 days to market): The daily feed intake of each broiler is about 110-130 grams.

How to mix chicken feed?

1. Laying hen feed formula

Formula 1: 3.2% wheat bran , 62% corn, 31% soybean meal , 1.3% calcium hydrogen phosphate, 1.2% stone powder, 1% additives, and 0.3% salt.

Formula 2: 24% soybean meal, 61.7% corn, 4.5% wheat bran, 4% rapeseed meal, 1.2% stone powder, 2% fish meal, 0.3% salt, 1.3% calcium hydrogen phosphate, and 1% additive.

2. Broiler feed formula

Formula 1: 38% soybean meal, 1% stone powder, 55.3% corn, 3% cooking oil, 0.3% salt, 1% additives, 1.4% calcium hydrogen phosphate.

Formula 2: 54.2% corn, 34% soybean meal, 0.3% salt, 1% stone powder, 3% cooking oil, 5% rapeseed meal, 1% additives, and 1.5% calcium hydrogen phosphate.

3. Precautions for feed matching

(1) Select feed raw materials that are fresh, mold-free, and free of impurities to ensure the safety and quality of the feed.

(2) Adjust the feed ratio in a timely manner according to the growth stage and nutritional needs of the chickens to meet the health and production performance requirements of the chickens.

(3) When storing feed, measures should be taken to prevent moisture, mildew and insects to ensure the freshness and hygiene of the feed. At the same time, feed transportation and feeding should be carried out according to plan to avoid waste and pollution.

In general, how much feed a chicken eats a day depends on many factors. The above recommended data is for reference only, and the actual feed amount may need to be adjusted according to specific circumstances. At the same time, we should do a good job in matching chicken feed to ensure the healthy growth of chickens and improve breeding efficiency.