Journal of Fisheries & Livestock Production
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Abstract

This study was performed to investigate the influence of different stocking density on growth performance of Ross 308 broiler chickens. A total of 216 one-day broiler chicks were randomly assigned to three treatment groups based on the stocking density (Low=14 birds/m2, Medium=18 birds/m2 and High=22 birds/m2) with four replications. Results revealed that final body weight, g (BW) and body weight gain, g (BWG) was influenced (P<0.05 and P<.0001) by rate of stocking density. Higher BW and BWG were reported for a low and medium density (2090.36 and 2055.28 g vs. 2043.89 and 2008.03 g) rates broilers in comparison to the high density rate broilers (1947.71 and 1901.51 g). The study revealed that the lower stocking density consumed significantly (P<0.01) the highest amount of feed. The 18 birds m2 stocking density group had better feed conversion ratio than 14 and 22 birds m2 but difference was not significant (P>0.05). Finally it can be concluded that broiler chicks could be stocked up to the 18 birds/m2.

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