Total Feed Requirement of a Broiler (0–6 Weeks)

Correct Answer: 3.8 kg

The total feed consumed by a broiler chicken during its entire production life of 0 to 6 weeks is approximately 3.8 kg.

Feed Consumption Summary

• Broiler (0–6 weeks): 3.8 kg total
• Layer (21–72 weeks): 40 kg total
• Layer per day: 110 g

Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) for Broiler

• FCR of broiler = 2 (i.e., 2 kg of feed to produce 1 kg of live weight)
• Good FCR for commercial broilers is around 1.8–2.0
• Market weight of broiler at 6 weeks: approximately 1.5–2.0 kg

Broiler Ration Requirements (BIS 2007)

• Prestarter (1st week): 23% CP, ME 3000 kcal/kg
• Starter (2nd–3rd week): 22% CP
• Finisher (4th–6th week): 20% CP
• Calcium: 1% for all broiler phases