The Importance Of Good Poultry Feed In India
                     The Importance Of Good 
Poultry Feed In India
Historical Background Of 
Poultry Farming
  Poultry was predominantly kept and allowed 
to roam on regular farms for many years.
  The birds rummaged through these farms for 
their feed, eating insects, and plants on the 
farm. 
  Additionally, they would get to savor 
household scraps, and obtain calcium 
supplements from oyster shells, and garden 
waste.
Transformation Of Poultry 
Farming
  With passing years, improved technology transformed 
poultry farming with a structured and specialized approach. 
  The poultry industry that began in the 19th century gained 
attention and emerged as a profitable business avenue that 
required particular solutions.
 Farmers began to keep poultry in sheds specially 
constructed for these birds.
 The demand for good-quality poultry feed surged on 
realizing the importance of good quality poultry feed in 
poultry farming.
  It led to the development of poultry feed catering to daily 
nutritional requirements.
Factors Influencing The Choice 
Of Poultry Feed
Weight And Age Of 
Poultry
 The weight and age of poultry are the two significant 
parameters to consider for feeding.
Rate Of Growth And Egg 
Production
Rate Of Growth  The rate of growth and 
And Egg Production egg production are other 
factors on which the 
quantity and nutritional 
requirements of the 
poultry feed depend.
Weather Condition For 
A Good Feed Quality
 Weather conditions are 
also a vital element to 
take into account.
Nutritional Requirements To Be 
Addressed By Poultry Feed
  Healthy poultry requires an adequate 
amount of protein and carbohydrates.
 They also need the necessary vitamins and 
dietary minerals, and an adequate supply 
of water.
Nutritional Requirements In 
Winter
 Chickens expend a considerable amount of 
energy to stay warm during winter.
  Thus, colder temperatures require a heavy 
diet that is rich in protein.
  The additional amino acids aid in maintaining 
daily egg production, adaptation to the 
environment, growth of feathers, and keep 
their body condition to stay warm.
Meeting Day-To-Day Calcium 
Requirements
 Hens that lay eggs need a minimum of 4 
grams per day of calcium.
  The egg needs 2 grams of calcium out of 
this.
  Oyster shells provide the necessary 
amount of dietary calcium so that the 
eggs produced have a hard and healthy 
eggshell.
Grit For Better Digestion
 In addition to this, grit in poultry 
feed aids in the digestion of feed 
sources, such as corn, helping them 
break down corn and other grains.
The Need For Probiotics And 
Vitamins In Poultry Feed
What Makes A Good Poultry 
Feed?
  The primary role of a feed is to provide the 
necessary nutrients.
  Other than this, the feed must be clean and 
dry.
  Moisture encourages microbial proliferation.
  Contaminated feed can adversely affect the 
health of poultry. 
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