Assumptions

ASSUMPTIONS

  • A total of 2000 day old broiler chicks are received every alternate week under multiple – batch rearing system.
  • Deep litter system is practiced for rearing broilers.
  • Floor space requirement per broiler is taken as 1 sq.ft. Per bird.
  • The broilers received as day old chicks will be sold to market at seven weeks of age.
  • 2% of extra chicks will be supplied by the hatchery to cover the loss due to mortality.
  • One tone of litter manure will be available for every 500 broilers raised.
  • Each bird consumes 3 kg of feed to put up 1.7kg live body weight at seven weeks age.
  • The farmer makes use or company feed available in the market.
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