Crude Protein Percentage in Typical Broiler Ration

Correct Answer: 22–24%

A typical broiler ration contains 22–24% crude protein. Broilers have high protein needs for rapid muscle development and fast body weight gain (market weight at 6 weeks).

Crude Protein Requirements Across Broiler Phases (BIS 2007)

Why Broilers Need More Protein Than Layers

• Broilers grow from ~40 g (day-old chick) to ~2 kg in just 6 weeks — rapid muscular development demands high protein.
• Layers need less body protein; energy goes into egg production instead.
• Broiler FCR = 2 (2 kg feed needed per kg weight gain).

Why Other Options Are Wrong

• 18–20% → insufficient for maximum broiler growth performance.
• 16–18% → this is the crude protein range for layer rations.
• 12–16% → too low; used for layer grower or certain maintenance rations.