Poultry Feed Calculator
Calculate daily, weekly, and monthly feed requirements for laying hens and broilers.
How to Use the Poultry Feed Calculator
- Enter the number of birds.
- Select the bird type: layer or broiler.
- Select the age group.
- Click Calculate to get the feed requirement.
Casos de Uso
- •Planning feed purchases for a poultry farm.
- •Calculating daily rations for backyard poultry.
- •Budgeting feed costs.
- •Evaluating rations when flock size changes.
Fórmula
Daily feed = number of birds × feed rate per bird (g/day) / 1000.
Perguntas Frequentes
How does the feed rate change with age?
Chicks up to 2 weeks consume 15-20 g/day, from 3 to 6 weeks 55-60 g/day, adult birds 100-120 g/day.
What is the difference between layers and broilers?
Broilers grow faster and consume slightly more feed at an early age; layers have a more stable diet.
Does the calculator account for feed wastage?
No. Add 5-10% to the result to account for feeding losses.