Broiler production in a contact growing scheme /
by Jeffrey C. Mojica.
- Indang, Cavite : Cavite State University- Main Campus, 1996.
- 22 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Farm practice report (B.S.A.--Animal Science) Don Severino Agricultural College
Includes bibliographical references.
College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR) College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR)
A farm practice was conducted at Chavez's Poultry Farm in Aguado, Trece Martires City from November 22 to December 31, 1995. Chavez Poultry Farm is under contract with Purefoods Corporation. The project was conducted to enable the student to put into productive use his knowledge of agribusiness principles in backyard broiler production. A total of 4,675 birds was recovered out of 5,000 birds raised, with 6.5 per cent mortality noted. The birds consumed a total of 15,400 kg of feeds. They weighed an average of 1.7 kg and attained a feed conversion efficiency of 1.97 kg. After 39 days of rearing and providing them with proper care and management, the birds were sold on liveweight basis through a "viajero". The project had a gross income of P56,193.75, with actual expenses of P17,871.60. A net income of P38,323.15 was noted. Sudden changes of the weather and colds of birds were the problems encountered but these were solved by lowering the curtains surrounding the house even at day time during cold days and by providing medicine as prescribed by the company veterinarian. The broilers consumed a total of 4,000 kg of feeds, attained a total final body weight of P1,722.21 kg or an average of 1.77 kg and a feed conversion efficiency of 2.37 kg. The birds were sold at p45.00 per kg liveweight. The total expenses incurred was P66,690.20 while the total sales amounted to P77,924.45 giving a net income of P11,234.45 or a return on investment of 16.84 percent. The percentage mortality of the birds from day-old up to six weeks of age was well within the acceptable limit.