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Are layers more profitable than broilers?
Broiler is short term business, you will get loss or profit within one month, but in case of layer it will take long time to give one egg. Up to that you have to feed to all layers, and feed itself cost about 70\% of total costing. So it need more investment.
Which one is better between broilers and layers?
Nutritional differences Because broilers are bred for meat producing qualities, they grow very fast and will therefore need more feed compared to a layer hen which grows at a slower rate. However, layer hens will require a diet that is high in specific vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
What is the best method of raising chicken?
Tips to raising healthy poultry
- Maintain the coop. This may seem like a no brainer, but you’ll want to keep the water source clean, fresh, and change the water daily.
- Protect the flock against disease.
- Invest in quality feed.
- The golden ratio.
Can you mix broilers and layers?
No we cannot raise the broilers and layers together. Both the birds have different requirements like feed, energy and also space. Hence it cannot be raised together..
What hens lay the most eggs?
A white leghorn holds the record for most eggs laid in a year, with 371 in just 364 days.
How do you raise broilers and laying hens together?
Raising Broilers & Laying Hens Together…. Remove the food you put out for the layers (as nutrient requirements will be different) and release the broilers. By removing the food during the day, you also deter other animals from approaching. In the late afternoon, bring the broilers in and feed the layers again outside.
Do broilers lay eggs in captivity?
As long as they’re hens they’ll lay eggs. I have read that since broilers are bred for superior meat production they can become “too heavy for their frame” and become crippled. some broilers, I heard are not good in captivity. If they are cornish x’s, which are the standard broilers, keep them on a restricted diet if you want to keep them.
What should I Feed my broiler chickens?
For the first 6 weeks, your broilers will need 20\% protein and 9\% calcium. From 6 weeks to butcher they need 10\% protein and 8\% calcium. If you must keep your flock confined to a run or yard, you’ll be limiting their diet and will therefore definitely need to provide commercial feed or a “complete” home rationed diet.
How fast do broiler chickens grow?
You can get a broiler to a live weight of 6 pounds in just 8 weeks! It doesn’t happen by chance though, they get that big because they eat a lot and are bred to grow rapidly. This rapid growth also brings with it a tendency for some health problems. Typically these concerns do not become a problem until beyond 8 weeks of age.