Broiler Feeds Range

Broiler birds grow rapidly and reach marketable size at 38-42 days old. Feed is a major component of the total cost of broiler production. To achieve efficient growth rates, Viking broiler Feeds are formulated to give the correct balance of energy, protein and amino acids, minerals, vitamins and medicated with third generation coccidiostats with minimum coccidiosis resistance.

A good siting of a broiler house contributes to 40% success rate and the house requires feeding and watering equipment strategically placed for easier access to food and water. Farmers can see better weight gains, and healthier animals not only due to the quality of feed and water, but also because all chickens have access to it with minimal stress involved.

a) Broiler Starter Mash

This is a standard broiler chicken feed nutritionally balanced for young chicks from 0-3 weeks to ensure strong and healthy growth. Contains anti-coccidial to aid in the prevention of caecal and intestinal coccidiosis.

Feeding Recommendations

• Ensure that birds have continuous access to feed fresh and dry for 18-20 hours on average a day.
• Ensure that birds have access to clean, fresh water at all times.
• Ensure good poultry health management for good growth and efficient production.
• Appropriate consumption of each layer bird is1kg of Viking Feeds Broiler Starter Mash on average.

b) Broiler Finisher Mash

This is a complete feed for broilers from the end of 3rd week to time of slaughter at 6 weeks. It is nutritionally balanced for strong healthy growth and meat yield. Each broiler bird consumes

Feeding Recommendations

• Ensure gradual feed change over to minimize change over stress by mixing Broiler Finisher Mash with Broiler Starter Mash for 3-4 days before Starter Feed is completely withdrawn.
• Ensure birds have continuous access to feed – do not restrict feed consumption.
• Ensure that birds have access to clean, fresh water at all times.
• Ensure good poultry health management for good growth and efficient production.
• Appropriate consumption of each layer bird is 2.8-3.0kg of Viking Feeds Broiler Finisher Mash up to time of slaughter on average.
• Ensure feed withdrawal at least 8 hours before slaughter to assist in emptying the birds’ digestive tracts and reduce the chances of the carcasses contamination during processing.