Broiler Performance Criteria
 
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Broiler Performance Criteria
 

The broiler industry uses numerous terms to express broiler performance, and the methods most used are briefly outlined below

  • Feed Conversion

    Feed conversion ratios tell us the efficiency of broiler bird to convert feed into live broiler weight.

    Total kg of feed consumed by a batch
    Total kg of live weight of broilers sold    		 = Feed Conversion Ratio
    Example
    8750 kg (Feed)
    5000 kg (Live wt.)    		 = 1.75 (FCR)
  • Livability %
    No of live birds sold
    Total number of chicks started (including extra)    		 x 100
  • Average weight per bird
    Total weight in kgs for broilers sold (kg)
    Number of chicken sold
Performance Standards – Straight Run Birds
Age in Days Body Weight Cumulative Feed Consumption Cumulative FCR Pelleted
7 150 160 1.07
14 400 500 1.25
21 700 960 1.37
28 1100 1650 1.50
35 1500 2535 1.69
42 1900 3325 1.75
Table No. 19

Note: These standards are based on actual flock results obtained under good environmental and managemental conditions. However, these standards do not express or imply a warranty of performance.