Types of Feeds

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 Broiler- chicken intended for meat purposes
 Feed Conversion Ratio- the amount of feed consumed
in order to produce a kilo of meat.
 Starter Feed – A starter feed is given to 10 to 20 kgs.
weaners until the pigs are about three months old and
weigh 30 to 35 kgs
 Swine- collective term used to denote hog or pig
 Temperature- refers to the degree of hotness and
coldness
Acronyms

CP – Crude Protein

Kca/j – Kilo Calories
DE – Digestive Energy
FCR -Feed Conversion Ration
ADG- Average Daily Gain
Group Activity
 Three Types of Feeds
1. Starter Feed
 A starter feed is given to 10 to 20 kgs.
weaners until the pigs are about three months
old and weigh 30 to 35 kgs.
 A starter feed contains 18 percent crude
protein (CP) and 3,250 kilocalories (Kca/j) of
digestible energy (DE).
Three Types of Feeds

1. Grower Feed
 Next to starter feed is the grower feed.
 This is given until the pigs reach a weight of 60
kgs. Grower ration contains 16 percent CP and
3,200 Kcal DE.
Three Types of Feeds

3. Finisher Feed
At 60 kgs, the pigs‘ ration is shifted to
finisher feed. It is given to finisher pig up
to 80 to 90 kgs ready for the market.
The ration contains 14 percent CP with
3,200 Kcal DE.
Feeding Methods
The growth performance of the pigs is not only
affected by the quantity and quality of feed given
but also by the methods of feeding.
The three basic feeding methods for finishers are
restricted feeding, ad libitum, and combination of
ad libitum and restricted.
The level of feeding can vary from restricted
feeding (about 80% satisfaction) to ad libutum
level (100% satisfaction).
Feeding Methods

1. Restricted Feeding.

In restricted feeding, the amount of feed

given is controlled or limited to a certain
amount just to satisfy the appetite of the
pig.
Feeding Methods
2. Ad Libitum Feeding
Ad libitum feeding is feeding without
restrictions and feed is made available
anytime.
 This feeding method should be practiced if
pigs finished have high growth potentials and
they are in good health.
Feeding Methods
3. Combination of Ad Libitum and
Restricted Feeding
 Pigsare fed ad libitum until they reach the weight of
50 kgs. and fed restricted until they are marketed.
 With this feeding method, the growth potential of
the animal can be maximized during its first 50 kgs.
of growth.
 Restriction is practiced to reduce backfat thickness
with a corresponding increase in lean cut yield.
Broilers Requirements:

A. The following space requirements may

serve as guide
 Day-old to three weeks 0.3 sq.ft./chick
 3 weeks to 4 weeks 0.5 sq.ft/chick
 5 weeks to market age 1.0 sq.ft./bird
Broilers Requirements:

B. Recommended Minimum Feeding Space

Requirements
Day-old to 4 weeks 2.5 to 5 cm./bird
4 weeks to 8 weeks 5 to 6.5 cm./bird
9 weeks to near laying age 7.5 to 9 cm./bird
Broilers Requirements:
C. Recommended Minimum Watering Space Requirements

 Day-old to 4 weeks 0.5 cm./bird or two 1-gal. drinking

fountains/100 birds
 4 weeks to 8 weeks 0.6 to 1 cm./bird or two 2-gal
drinking fountains/l00 birds
 9 weeks to near laying age 1 to 2 cm./bird or four 2-gal
drinking fountains/100 birds
Broilers Requirements:
What have you learned?

Why is it important to
know the appropriate way
of feeding animals?
QUIZ
 Identify the following:

1. A feed given to 10 to 20 kgs. weaners until the pigs are

about three months old and weigh 30 to 35 kgs.
2. It is given to finisher pig up to 80 to 90 kgs ready for the
market.
3. This is given until the pigs reach a weight of 60 kgs
4. The feeding without restrictions and feed is made
available anytime is called ________.
5. It is the amount of feed given is controlled or limited to a
certain amount just to satisfy the appetite of the pig.
Answer Key
Answer Key

1. Starter Feed
2. Finisher Feed
3. Grower Feed
4. Ad Libitum Feeding
5. Restricted feeding
Assignment/Agreement

List down the different

considerations a broiler
investor should keep in mind.
Bring 2-5 sheets of paper, bond
paper, calculator, pen