Rules for feeding Purina compound feed for broiler chickens
Compound feed is a feed created by specialists for the development of health and timely muscle gain. For broilers, Purine's formula contains vitamins and minerals to help the chick grow well. Also, the feed contains many ingredients that help broiler poultry gain weight. You can use Purina when breeding chickens in a closed area and on the street, this will not affect the quality of assimilation of nutrients.
Description and composition of compound feed Purina
Purina compound feed consists only of natural trace elements that are required for the proper growth of chickens. The mixture makes it possible to balance nutrition with two methods of keeping (in a barn or outdoors). This feed is well suited for both broilers and laying hens. Purine is quickly absorbed in the body of the animal, which has a beneficial effect on the volume of muscle mass.
The feed contains:
- vegetable fats;
- grain crops (corn, wheat);
- limestone flour;
- vitamins A, D3, E;
- chalk, calcium, phosphorus, amino acids;
- essential oils.
The mixture contains the correct dosage of the substance needed to improve growth. The essential oils in the feed provide good immunity and resistance to diseases.
Release form
Purina feed for broilers is produced in granular form. It is produced in bags of 10 and 25 kilograms. There are also two types of Purina feed for broilers: chickens and poultry over two weeks old. Chicken Feed Purina Start can be fed up to two weeks of age. When using this compound feed, chickens quickly grow to the size of an adult bird.
For birds over two weeks old, there is Purina Grower food. This is the mixture that poultry farmers use the most. It no longer contains substances that stimulate growth, so the chicks eat natural food that is well absorbed and gives a good amount of mass.
The composition contains many useful elements:
- corn grits;
- soybean cake;
- shredded wheat;
- soybean oil;
- sunflower meal;
- kitchen salt;
- monocalcium phosphate;
- dolomite flour;
- enism.
Microelements that are in the feed actively influence the bird's body. It is not advisable to feed broilers with a mixture a couple of days before slaughter.
Advantages and disadvantages
The disadvantages of Purina include a high price, ordinary grain is much cheaper. You can also prepare compound feed yourself.
Combination meals have several benefits for young chicken:
- immunity increases (the production of antibodies to infections and diseases is formed);
- contains phosphorus and potassium, which improve metabolism and development of the skeletal system;
- good assimilation of food, which is why weight gain occurs faster than on ordinary grain;
- gaining a healthy weight, without harming the bird;
- a complete and balanced diet, which makes it easier to keep poultry (no need to do complementary foods);
- safety with the correct feeding scheme.
Broiler feeding schemes
Before starting feeding, you should read the dosage and rates. Excessive increase or decrease in the dose of the mixture is harmful to the animal.
To speed up the weight gain of broilers, you need to carefully check the formula and the daily feeding rate.
0-14 days
For feeding chickens use 10-30 grams of feed mixture daily. Overfeeding can cause problems with the absorption of trace elements, which can affect the health of the bird. The frequency of feeding is 8 times a day. During this time, the bird will gain up to 200 grams. It is necessary to give the mixture fresh every time, sour food can lead to stomach problems and slow growth.
15-33 days
From the second to the fourth week, feed should be given at 130 grams per day. At this time, the bird begins to gain its bulk. It is necessary to feed during this period 6-7 times a day. During this period, the birds gain up to one and a half kilograms.
34-60 days
For chickens from the fifth week and older, the optimal daily intake is considered to be 150-160 grams of feed. With this dosage, they must be fed until slaughter. On average, a bird reaches three kilograms of weight.
If this scheme is followed, the chicken is provided with a balanced diet in which the weight will increase without harming its health.
Storage period and conditions
Shelf life of Purine for broilers is 4 months. Products containing antioxidants have the longest shelf life.
In order for the feed to be stored longer, it needs certain conditions:
- compound feed must be kept in a dry room, avoid direct sunlight;
- the premises should not have moths, mice, rats and other pests;
- the storage space should be well ventilated;
- You can keep products both in soft specialized containers, which are stored under a canopy, and unpacked in bulk in floor-type warehouses.
