M.A.H. Beg
Department of Animal Science, SAU
M.A. Baqui
Department of Zoology, JU
N.R. Sarker
BLRI, Dhaka, Bangladesh
M.M. Hossain
Department of Animal Science, SAU
ABSTRACT
A total of five-hundred and fifty (550) day-old Cobb-500 broiler chicks were used for a period of six weeks to study the effect of different stocking densities and feeding regime on the performance of broiler chicken. The treatments under stocking densities were D1 (8 bird/m2), D2 (10 bird/m2), D3 (12 bird/m2) and D4 (14 bird/m2). The form of feeds under feeding regime was F1 (mash), F2 (crumble) and F3 (pellet) feeds. The study revealed that the lower stocking density D1 consumed significantly (p<0.05) the highest amount of feed and in terms of feed form F2 group consumed significantly (p<0.05) the highest amount of crumble feed and among the interaction between density x feed D2F2 consumed significantly (p<0.05) the highest amount of feed. The average live weight of birds under stocking density D3 was significantly (p<0.05) higher compared to other density groups; there was no significant difference (p<0.05) among the mash, crumble and pellet groups. The interaction between D3F2 was achieved significantly (p<0.05) highest live weight than other treatment groups. Irrespective of feed type, FCR value was significantly better in D4 and D3 (p<0.05) compared to D2 and D1. Similarly irrespective stocking density, crumble feed performed better FCR compared to others and the interaction group D3F2 showed significantly better (p<0.05) FCR compared to other combinations. The birds under lower stocking density D1 consumed significantly (p<0.05) the highest amount of water; but the form of feeds (F1, F2 and F3) had no significant (p<0.05) effect on water intake and the water intake was significantly higher (p<0.05) in D1F1 compared to other treatments. No significant difference (p<0.05) in mortality was found among different stocking densities, feeding regime and different interaction groups. The Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR)/m2 under D3 was significantly (p<0.05) higher compared to others; the F1, F2 and F3 feeds had no significant effect on BCR and D3F2 group was significantly (p<0.05) profitable than other combinations. The dressing % of stocking density D1 and D2 were significantly (p<0.05) higher compared to D3 and D4. No significant difference (p<0.05) in dressing % was found among F1, F2 and F3 feeds, similar results were observed in different carcass parts for stocking density and feed types. Significantly higher (p<0.05) abdominal fat deposition were found higher in D3 and D4. Lower stocking density showed higher dressing percent. The stocking density and feeding regimes had no significant effect on different carcass parts of broiler except higher abdominal fat deposition was found in higher stocking density groups. Finally, it can be concluded that during summer the stocking density 12 bird/m2 fed on crumble feed may be profitable for commercial broiler production up to six weeks in Bangladesh condition.
PDF References Citation
How to cite this article
M.A.H. Beg, M.A. Baqui, N.R. Sarker and M.M. Hossain, 2011. Effect of Stocking Density and Feeding Regime on Performance of Broiler Chicken in Summer Season. International Journal of Poultry Science, 10: 365-375.
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2011.365.375
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ijps.2011.365.375
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2011.365.375
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ijps.2011.365.375
REFERENCES
- Amerah, A.M., V. Ravindran, R.G. Lentle and D.G. Thomas, 2007. Feed particle size: Implications on the digestion and performance of poultry. Worlds Poult. Sci. J., 63: 439-455.
CrossRefDirect Link - Andrews, S.M., H.M. Omed and C.J.C. Phillips, 1997. The effect of a single or repeated period of high stocking density on the behaviour and response to stimuli in broiler chickens. Poult. Sci., 76: 1655-1660.
PubMed - Bilgili, S.F. and J.B. Hess, 1995. Placement density influences broiler carcass grade and meat yields. J. Applied Poult. Res., 4: 384-389.
Direct Link - Bolukbasi, S.C., M.S. Aktas and M. Guzel, 2005. The effect of feed regimen on ascites induced by cold temperatures and growth performance in male broilers. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 4: 326-329.
CrossRefDirect Link - Brickett, K.E., J.P. Dahiya, H.L. Classen and S. Gomis, 2007. Influence of dietary nutrient density, feed form and lighting on growth and meat yield of broiler chickens. Poult. Sci., 86: 2172-2181.
CrossRefDirect Link - Charles, D.R., 1986. Temperature for broilers. World's Poult. Sci. J., 42: 249-258.
CrossRefDirect Link - Choi, J.H., B.S. So, K.S. Ryu and S.L. Kang, 1986. Effects of pelleted or crumbled diets on the performance and the development of the digestive organs of broilers. Poult. Sci., 65: 594-597.
CrossRefPubMedDirect Link - Gadzirayi, C.T., E. Mutandwa, J. Chihiya and R. Mlambo, 2006. A comparative economic analysis of mash and pelleted feed in broiler production under deep litter housing system. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 5: 629-631.
CrossRefDirect Link - Deaton, J.W., F.N. Reece and T.H. Vardaman, 1968. The effect of temperature and density on broiler performance. Poult. Sci., 47: 293-300.
CrossRefDirect Link - Puron, D., R. Santamaria, J.C. Segura and J.L. Alamilla, 1995. Broiler performance at different stocking densities. Applied Poult. Sci. Res., 4: 55-60.
Direct Link - Dozier, W.A., J.P. Thaxton, J.L. Purswell, H.A. Olanrewaju, S.L. Branton and W.B. Roush, 2006. Stocking density effects on male broilers grown to 1.8 kilograms of body weight. Poult. Sci., 85: 344-351.
PubMed - Dozier, W.A., J.P. Thaxton, S.L. Branton, G.W. Morgan and D.M. Miles et al., 2005. Stocking density effects on growth performance and processing yields of heavy broilers. Poult. Sci., 84: 1332-1338.
PubMedDirect Link - El-Deek, A.A. and M.A. Al-Harthi, 2004. Responses of modern broiler chicks to stocking density, green tea, commercial multi enzymes and their interactions on productive performance, carcass characteristics, liver composition and plasma constituents. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 3: 635-645.
CrossRefDirect Link - Mirghelenj, S.A. and A. Golian, 2009. Effects of feed form on development of digestive tract, performance and carcass traits of broiler chickens. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 8: 1911-1915.
Direct Link - Hadorn, R., H. Wiedmer and H. Oester, 2002. Different stocking densities in Swiss broiler production. Agrarforschung, 9: 440-445.
Direct Link - Imaeda, N., 2000. Influence of the stocking density and rearing season on incidence of sudden death syndrome in broiler chickens. Poult. Sci., 79: 201-204.
Direct Link - Jahan, M.S., M. Asaduzzaman and A.K. Sarkar, 2006. Performance of broiler fed on mash, pellet and crumble. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 5: 265-270.
CrossRefDirect Link - Koknaroglu, H. and A. Atilgan 2007. Effect of season on broiler performance and sustainability of broiler production. J. Sustainable Agric., 31: 113-124.
CrossRefDirect Link - Lemme, A., P.J.A. Wijtten, J. van Wichen, A. Petri and D.J. Langhout, 2006. Responses of male growing broilers to increasing levels of balanced protein offered as coarse mash or pellets of varying quality. Poult. Sci., 85: 721-730.
CrossRefDirect Link - Makowski, W., K. Kleczek and D. Murawska, 2005. Effects of stocking density and access to the run area on production results and slaughter value in broiler chickens. Polish J. Natural Sci., 18: 51-62.
Direct Link - Meluzzi, A., C. Fabbri, E. Folegatti and F. Sirri, 2008. Survey of chicken rearing conditions in Italy: Effects of litter quality and stocking density on productivity, foot dermatitis and carcase injuries. Br. Poult. Sci., 49: 257-264.
CrossRefPubMedDirect Link - Oliveira, J.E. de, N.K. Sakomura, A.N. Figueiredo, J. de Lucas Junior and T.M.B. dos Santos, 2000. Effect of thermal insulation under the roof on performance of broiler chickens stocked at different densities. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 29: 1427-1434.
Direct Link - Reece, F.N., M.B.D. Lott and J.W. Deaton, 1984. The effects of feed form, protein profile, energy level and gender on broiler performance in warm environments. Poult. Sci., 63: 1906-1911.
PubMed - Sarvestani, T.S., N. Dabiri, M.J. Agah and H. Norollahi, 2006. Effect of pellet and mash diets associated with biozyme enzyme on broilers performance. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 5: 485-490.
CrossRefDirect Link - Skrbic, Z., Z. Pavlovski and M. Lukic, 2007. Body mass and dynamics of growth of broiler chickens of different genotype in improved rearing conditions. Biotechnol. Anim. Husbandry, Belgrade, 23: 347-356.
Direct Link - Sundu, B., A. Kumar and J. Dingle, 2008. The effect of proportion of crumbled copra meal and enzyme supplementation on broiler growth and gastrointestinal development. Int. J. Poult. Sci., 7: 511-515.
CrossRefDirect Link - Thomas, D.G., V. Ravindran, D.V. Thomas, B.J. Camden, Y.H. Cottam, P.C.H. Morel and C.J. Cook, 2004. Influence of stocking density on the performance, carcass characteristics and selected welfare indicators of broiler chickens. N. Z. Vet. J., 52: 76-81.
CrossRefPubMedDirect Link - Yakubu, A., J.A. Ayoade, Y.M. Dahiru, 2010. Effects of genotype and population density on growth performance, carcass characteristics and cost-benefits of broiler chickens in North Central Nigeria. Trop. Anim. Health Prod., 42: 719-727.
CrossRefDirect Link - Yalcin, S., P. Settar, S. Ozkan and A. Cahaner, 1997. Comparative evaluation of three commercial broiler stocks in hot versus temperate climates. Poult. Sci., 76: 921-929.
CrossRefDirect Link