Weighing Broiler Breeder Females Post Feeding
Published: July 28, 2008
Summary
Obtaining accurate body weights is a critical part of the process of rearing replacement broiler breeder pullets and managing breeder hens and males. From the first few weeks of age in the pullet house, all feed allocations are determined by the bird's weekly weight gains. Obtaining accurate body weights is very important to maintaining uniformity, body conformation and the overall development of ...
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28 de julio de 2008
Good advice, Dr. Keith Bramwell, for weighing the BB hens. However, 4 h at least should be adequate to clean the gut of the digesta and avoid differences between in feed intake.
It seems that your are very active in this area, my friend.
Dr. Youssef Attia
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