Poultry Feed Calculator

Poultry Feed Requirement Calculator

Broilers (Meat Birds) Layers (Egg Producers) Turkeys Ducks

function calculatePoultryFeed() { var type = document.getElementById("birdType").value; var count = parseFloat(document.getElementById("birdCount").value); var age = parseFloat(document.getElementById("birdAge").value); var price = parseFloat(document.getElementById("feedPrice").value) || 0; var days = parseFloat(document.getElementById("duration").value); if (isNaN(count) || isNaN(age) || isNaN(days) || count <= 0 || age <= 0 || days <= 0) { alert("Please enter valid numbers for count, age, and duration."); return; } var consumptionPerBirdGrams = 0; if (type === "broiler") { if (age <= 1) consumptionPerBirdGrams = 20; else if (age <= 2) consumptionPerBirdGrams = 45; else if (age <= 3) consumptionPerBirdGrams = 75; else if (age <= 4) consumptionPerBirdGrams = 110; else if (age <= 5) consumptionPerBirdGrams = 145; else if (age <= 6) consumptionPerBirdGrams = 175; else consumptionPerBirdGrams = 200; } else if (type === "layer") { if (age <= 4) consumptionPerBirdGrams = 25; else if (age <= 8) consumptionPerBirdGrams = 50; else if (age 450) consumptionPerBirdGrams = 450; } else if (type === "duck") { consumptionPerBirdGrams = age * 30; if (consumptionPerBirdGrams > 220) consumptionPerBirdGrams = 220; } var dailyTotalKg = (consumptionPerBirdGrams * count) / 1000; var periodTotalKg = dailyTotalKg * days; var totalCost = periodTotalKg * price; var bags = Math.ceil(periodTotalKg / 50); document.getElementById("dailyFeedTotal").innerHTML = dailyTotalKg.toFixed(2) + " kg"; document.getElementById("totalFeedPeriod").innerHTML = periodTotalKg.toFixed(2) + " kg"; document.getElementById("totalCostResult").innerHTML = "$" + totalCost.toFixed(2); document.getElementById("bagsResult").innerHTML = bags + " Bags"; document.getElementById("results").style.display = "block"; }

The Importance of Accurate Poultry Feed Planning

In poultry farming, feed accounts for 60% to 70% of total production costs. Understanding how much your birds consume is critical for budget management, ensuring nutritional health, and maximizing the Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR). This poultry feed calculator helps you estimate daily and weekly requirements based on bird type, age, and population size.

How Feed Requirements Change with Age

Poultry nutritional needs are not static; they evolve as the birds grow. Farmers typically divide feeding into specific phases:

• Starter Phase (0-3 weeks): High protein for rapid skeletal and organ development. Consumption is low, but nutrient density is paramount.
• Grower Phase (4-6 weeks): Focus shifts to muscle development and weight gain.
• Finisher/Layer Phase: For meat birds, this is the final bulk-up. For layers, the feed shifts to include higher calcium levels for eggshell quality.

Understanding Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)

The FCR is a measure of an animal's efficiency in converting feed mass into the desired output (meat or eggs). A lower FCR means your birds are more efficient. For example, a broiler with an FCR of 1.5 consumes 1.5kg of feed to produce 1kg of body weight gain. Factors affecting this include:

• Temperature: Cold environments force birds to eat more to maintain body heat.
• Water Access: Without sufficient water, birds will drastically reduce their feed intake.
• Feed Waste: Poor feeder design can lead to up to 10% of feed being wasted on the litter.

Realistic Example: Broiler Feeding Schedule

If you are raising 500 broilers that are currently 4 weeks old, they consume approximately 110 grams each per day.
Calculation: (500 birds × 110g) = 55,000g or 55kg per day.
Over 7 days, they will require 385kg of feed (roughly 8 bags of 50kg).

Optimization Tips for Poultry Farmers

To ensure your feed investment translates into profit, consider these professional tips:

1. Store Feed Correctly: Keep feed in a cool, dry place away from rodents to prevent mold and nutrient degradation.
2. Monitor Weights Weekly: Weigh a sample of your flock regularly to ensure their growth matches the amount of feed consumed.
3. Adjust for Mortality: Update your bird count in the calculator if you experience mortality to avoid over-ordering feed.