Candidate name: Samuel Wright

Niesha Simmons

Teacher name: Mr. Sonallie Jackson

Student ID: 1500110792

, 150011

Year of examination: 2025

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 INTRODUCTION

Problem statement: 100 broiler birds were reared at St.Joseph convent marriaqua even so the
optimum feeding schedule is yet to be discovered

AIM: To determine the optimum feeding schedule for the rearing of Broiler birds.

METHODOLOGY
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Experimental design: 100 Broiler birds were reared at St. Joseph Convent Marriaqua, This
experiment consists of 100 broilers birds. The pen was split into two sections, each containing 50
birds.

The parameters that will be measured are, The Average total live weight and the total carcass
weight of the birds using a sample size of 20 birds. The data for this experiment will be collected
once per week. The information will be utilized to determine the best feeding schedule for
rearing broiler birds at St. Joseph Convent Marriaqua.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

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Name of tools/Materials Usage

Shovel To scrape up wood shavings when its capacity

has been met

Feeder To enable to broiler birds to constantly get

their feed

waterer To enable to broiler birds to constantly get

their water and vitamins/minerals

Wood shavings To provide warmth, comfortability to the

birds and to keep the stench of the birds feces
down

Vitamins To provide nutrition to the birds

Fluorescent light bulbs To provide warmth

Feed To provide nutrition

Analogue scale To measure the Live weight and the carcass

weight of the birds

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

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Brooder preparation: Shavings, etc

Cleaning of waterers and feeders:

Pen preparation: the pen was washed etc

Plucking of Chicken feathers: The chicken was first dipped into hot water to loosen up the
skin and then big and good sized feathers were plucked by hand and very small feathers
were plucked with the help of a knife

Cleaning out the insides: Cut a small hole at its cloaca then clea

The pen was first scraped out to remove all remaining shaving, leaves, feces and other materials
then scrubbed out with water and detergent to kill all bacteria from former batches of broiler
birds in the first week. The feeders were then washed out; few oil jugs were placed as a barrier to
restrain the birds. The second day the wood shavings were placed on the ground and a new bulb
was attached in the pen. On the third 50 chickens were placed in the separate sections of the pen
to be reared and weighed and every further week the chickens were weighed using a sample size
of 20 broilers from each pen/batch. The fourth day the birds were then weighed, a brooder was
then constructed with a feeder and a waterer…, a Fluorescent bulb was placed above the pen to
provide warmth and light. Each day after that, we weighed the chickens and once a week the
wood shavings were turned over, on the we laid new shavings on the floor to prevent odor on the
fourth week we went back to the pen to, on the sixth week the chicken were slaughtered

DATA COLLECTION

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Putting shavings in the pen Putting shavings in the pen

Weight the chicken

Plucking the chicken feathers Plucking chicken feathers

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 DATA COLLECTION

Table 1: Shows the parameter of average live weight of broiler birds over a period of 6
weeks

Average live weight of broilers

Number of weeks Pen A Pen B
1 0.3 0.3
2 0.9 0.9
3 2.4 2.2
4 2.9 2.9
5 4.7 4.6
6 6.2 6.1

Table 2: Shows the parameter of total carcass weight of broiler birds over a period of 6
weeks

Average carcass weight of broilers

Pen A Pen B

6.3lbs. 6.5lbs.

RESULTS

This graph shows the weight of birds in both batches over the period of 6 weeks

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Figure one shows the Average weight of broiler birds reared per feeding schedule. Broiler birds
in batch 1(A) fed with a feeding schedule of broiler starter per week 1-2, broiler grower per week
3-4, broiler finisher per week 5-6 performed better than batch 2 that was fed a feeding schedule
of broiler starter for the first 4 weeks and broiler finisher in 5-6 at the end by a difference of
0.1lbs There was a reasonable difference between each feeding schedule.

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Figure 2 shows the average carcass weight of birds in Pen A and Pen B at the end of 6 weeks,
Batch 1(PenA) that was fed the treatment containing Broiler grower performed better than Batch
2(PenB) that was fed a feeding schedule of broiler starter and finisher. Batch 1 performed better
by 0.2 lbs which indicates there was a considerable difference between each feeding schedule.

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 DISCUSSION

According to William Albright, "Broiler chickens require a specific nutritional balance to

maximize growth. Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates need to be carefully formulated to ensure
birds grow rapidly without becoming overweight or unhealthy." This experiment was conducted
to determine the most ideal feeding schedule for broiler production. It comprised of different
feeding schedules whereby batch 1 was fed the recommended feeding schedule of broiler starter
per week 1-2, broiler grower for week 3-4 and broiler finisher for week 5-6 and batch 2 that was
fed broiler starter for the first 4 weeks and broiler finisher for the last two weeks 5-6.

Based on the results of this experiment, broiler birds in batch 1 that were fed the recommended
feeding schedule of broiler starter, grower and finisher performed better than those in batch 2
that were fed only broiler starter and finisher in both parameters measured. The parameters
measured were average live weight per week and average carcass weight of the broiler birds at
the end of 6 weeks. It is to be recorded that the results reflect a remarkable difference in the live
weight and dressed weight at the end of six weeks. In conclusion these results represent a
considerable difference between each feeding schedule.

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 CONCLUSION

Broiler birds that were fed the recommended feeding schedule of broiler starter, broiler grower
and broiler finisher every 2 weeks for 6 weeks performed better than the broilers that were fed
broiler starter for the first 4 weeks and broiler finished for the last 2 weeks only by a difference
of 0.2lbs

LIMITATIONS

● The experiment was only done using 1 type of broiler bird thus the conclusion may not be
accurate for all types of broiler birds

● This experiment was only conducted once thus this information may not be 100%
accurate as though it was replicated more than once

● The sample size used was small so it would have been better to have a larger sample size
so information would be more accurate

● Better care, monitoring and managing of broiler birds as a way of preventing high
mortality rates

RECOMMENDATIONS

● Feed broilers with a feeding schedule that incorporates Broiler finisher, grower and
starter.

● Conduct the experiment on different types of broiler birds so that information will be
accurate for more varieties of broiler birds.

● Have someone to monitor and manage the broilers every day instead of only monitoring
at a certain period of time.

REFERENCE

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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Provides guidelines on broiler chicken
production, including housing, feeding, and disease management for optimal growth and
efficiency.
USDA Poultry Production

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): Offers insights into best practices for broiler farming
and what affects broiler production, including biosecurity measures, feed conversion efficiency,
and sustainable production techniques.
SciELO Brazil

Mississippi State University Extension: A manual that covers essential aspects of broiler
management, including environmental control, lighting programs, and disease prevention
strategies.
FAO Organization

COST ANALYSIS

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 COMPLETE BUDGET
Income Quantity Unit cost Total cost

Sale of Whole chicken 90 birds 6.0 lbs $6.50 $3,510.00

(Average weight) X (Number of birds) 90 whole chicken X $6.50 unit cost X Average
X (Unit cost) quantity 6.00 lbs
Expenditure Quantity Unit cost Total cost
Chickens 100 $1.75 $175.00
Vitalyte 3.5 ounces $1.50 $5.25
Water 1 $25.00 $25.00
Electricity 1 $30.00 $30.00
Labour (days) 33 $12.00 $396.00
Slaughtering 2 $25.00 $50.00
Wood shavings 6 $4.00 $24.00
Sack of Broiler Starter 8 $48.00 $384.00
Sack of Broiler Grower 6 $47.00 $282.00
Sack of Broiler Finisher 6 $47.00 $282.00
Plastic bags 2 $25.00 $50.00
Total Actual Expenditure $1,703.25

Total Projected Surplus $3,510.00-$1,703.25 $1806.75

Total income- Total expenditure

ACTUAL INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT

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 Income Quantity Unit cost Total cost

Sale of Whole chicken 89 birds 6.35 lbs $7.00 $3,956.05

(Average weight) X (Number of birds) 89 whole chicken X $7.00 unit cost X Average
X (Unit cost) quantity 6.35 lbs =
Expenditure Quantity Unit cost Total cost
Chickens 100 $1.75 $175.00
Vitalyte (ounces) 3.5 $1.50 $5.25
Water 1 $25.00 $25.00
Electricity 1 $18.00 $18.00
Labour 30 $10.00 $300.00
Slaughtering 2 $25.00 $50.00
Wood shavings 7 $5.00 $35.00
Sack of Broiler Starter 8 $48.00 $384.00
Sack of Broiler Grower 6 $47.00 $282.00
Sack of Broiler Finisher 6 $47.00 $282.00
Plastic bags 2 $30.00 $60.00
Total Actual Expenditure $1,616.25

Total Actual Surplus $3956.05-$1,616.25 $2,339.80

Total income- Total expenditure

COST ANALYSIS

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Comparison of actual and projected budget:

The total projected income of $3,510.00 was lower than the total actual income of $3,956.05 by
an amount of $446.05. Factors that potentially contributed to this were the projected unit cost per
bird and the average weight of the chickens sold.

Comparison of projected and actual expenditure budget:

The total projected expenditure of $1,703.25 was higher than the actual expenditure of $1,616.25
by an amount of $87. Aspects that would have resulted in this are Labour cost and total cost for
broiler starter.

Comparison of projected surplus and actual surplus:

The actual surplus of $2,339.80 was higher than the total projected surplus of $1806.75 by an
amount of $533.05. The factors that resulted in a lower complete surplus were a higher actual
income and a lower complete expenditure. A profit of $2,339.80 was achieved.

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