What is the best feed for broilers in India? | Glamac

Feeding accounts for about 75% of the total cost of poultry production. One of the most essential aspects of the poultry business is deciding the appropriate feed for the birds so that they can give maximum profit in return, whether they are being raised as broilers or layers. Broilers are chickens raised for meat, and layers are chickens raised for eggs. Broiler chickens should have a rapid growth rate since they need to produce more meat. Hence, they have slightly different dietary requirement from layers.

Forms of chicken feed

Poultry feed comes in mainly three forms – mash, crumble, and pellets.

• Mash

It is the most cost-effective form of poultry feed. It has a finely grained texture which makes it ideal to feed the chicks.

• Crumble

These are granules slightly bigger than mesh. They cost slightly higher than mesh.

• Pellet

Most suitable for adult chickens, pellets are the best feed form since they allow even release of nutrients.

Broiler Feed types

There are two types of feed based on the age of consumption- the starter pack and the grower pack.

• Starter Feed

It is fed to chicks from 0 to 4 weeks old. Starter feed is generally made of mash which contains 20-24% protein.

• Grower pack

Consisting of pullets, this feed is perfect for adult chickens and laying hens. They have around 16-18% protein.

Apart from the essential nutrients in the poultry feed, there are some feed supplements that act as add-ons. They are starch, grit, oyster shells, and water.

Where to buy poultry feed?

A leading brand in poultry feed, Glamac supplies high-quality supplements that ensure the good growth and health of your poultry. Glamac has become the favorite choice of many Indian poultry farmers because of its quality of feed.