Pastured Poultry Production: Feed and Nutrition Essentials
Discover essential tips and guidelines for feeding pastured poultry, including the importance of quality feed, water requirements, and equipment for older chickens. Learn about different types of feeds for chickens at various growth stages and understand the nutritional needs of layer hens for optimal egg production and muscle development.
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Beginner Farmer Resources Pastured Poultry Production Feed & Nutrition This presentation template was developed by NC Choices and project partners to be shared in full for educational purposes. NC Choices, funders, and project partners are not responsible for content selected or adapted outside of the original slide deck presentation. The project is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program competitive grant no. 2018- 70017-28550 of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Beginner Farmer Resources Husbandry Nutrition Feed or feeds must meet birds needs for energy, protein, vitamins & minerals Needs will change with growth Size and palatability are also important Water must be clean and available at all times Drinkers must provide enough space and capacity for all birds
Beginner Farmer Resources Feeding Good quality feed and water are critical Starter feed up to 8 wks Grower feed 8-12 wks Developer 12-21 wks Layer feed thereafter Hen will eat 5 lbs. feed per dozen eggs 1/3 pound per day 18% protein Goodies
Beginner Farmer Resources Equipment for Older Chickens Waters- Metal=$23 Plastic=$20 Feeders- Creep Metal=$18 Plastic=$9-12 Hanging Metal= $15-17
Beginner Farmer Resources What do I feed my chickens? Chick Starter/Grower Feed Grower Feed Layer/All Flock/Scratch
Beginner Farmer Resources Layer Feeding All domestic poultry species are Omnivores Heavy consumption periods Early mornings 1 to 2 hrs after lights on Evenings 1 to 2 hrs before lights off Numerous short bouts Egg/Meat stocks are fed to appetite Stimulate appetite Feed nutrient dense diets Egg production Muscle development
Beginner Farmer Resources Layer Feeding: Behavior Birds will segregate feed Size Color Flavor
Beginner Farmer Resources Nutrients Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water
Beginner Farmer Resources Feed Related to Energy Consumption Daily energy requirements Increase as birds age Decrease as the birds age per lb of body weight Little difference between male and female requirements Within limits the energy affects feed consumption Energy Consumption Effects Decreased energy results in a pause in production at peak Decreased energy results in increased feed consumption Decreased energy results in poorer feed conversions
Beginner Farmer Resources Carbohydrate Sources: Feed Ingredients Corn (Major cereal source) Wheat (Commonly used as an energy source) Barley Rye
Beginner Farmer Resources Fats: Energy Sources Fat Animal Fats are typically saturated and are solid at room temperatures Beef Tallow Lard Poultry Fats are semi solid at room temperatures Vegetable Fats are liquids at room temperature and are good sources of the Essential Fatty Acids Corn Oil Soybean Oil Safflower Oil
Beginner Farmer Resources Thank you! Are there any questions? MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS: Richard Goforth for slides and pictures Dr. Ken Anderson for slides and pictures Regional Chicken Project Orientation Presentation for slides and pictures
