Diversifying Energy and Protein Sources for Poultry Feeds in Kenya

Ann Wachira; Michael Mwangi; Damaris Nyingi; Eunice Minyattah; Waiguru Muriuki

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Diversifying Energy and Protein Sources for Poultry Feeds in Kenya

Ann Wachira, Michael Mwangi, Damaris Nyingi, Eunice Minyattah, Waiguru Muriuki

Published in Science Research (Volume 11, Issue 5)

Received: 23 August 2023 Accepted: 18 September 2023 Published: 27 September 2023

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Abstract

This study explores the utilization of alternative and locally available energy and protein sources in laying chicken feed formulations, aiming to reduce costs, enhance availability, and promote climate-smart approaches. The experiment included five dietary groups, each with specific energy and protein sources. Significant results emerged: average live weights displayed statistical significance (p < 0.0001), with hens on diet A3 containing fish meal (omena) exhibiting a moderate weight increase. Weekly egg collection demonstrated significance (p < 0.0002), with diet A3 yielding the highest collection, while A5 (positive control) produced the lowest. These trends mirrored the percentage lay, emphasizing diet's role in egg production. The incorporation of fish meal in diet A3 stood out, influencing growth rates and egg production due to its nutrient density and balanced amino acids. The impact of diets on egg weights was significant (p<0.0001), and feed consumption varied (p<0.0001), influenced by factors such as palatability and nutritional balance. The Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) analysis highlighted diet differences in feed efficiency. Overall, the study highlights the intricate interplay between dietary compositions, poultry performance, and production metrics, emphasizing the importance of well-balanced, diverse, and climate-smart feed formulations in achieving sustainable and efficient chicken production.

Published in	Science Research (Volume 11, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.sr.20231105.12
Page(s)	104-110
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Alternative Feed Sources, Local Energy and Protein Sources, Climate-Smart Feed Formulations,FEED Efficiency, Egg Production

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Ann Wachira, Michael Mwangi, Damaris Nyingi, Eunice Minyattah, Waiguru Muriuki. (2023). Diversifying Energy and Protein Sources for Poultry Feeds in Kenya. Science Research, 11(5), 104-110. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sr.20231105.12

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Ann Wachira; Michael Mwangi; Damaris Nyingi; Eunice Minyattah; Waiguru Muriuki. Diversifying Energy and Protein Sources for Poultry Feeds in Kenya. Sci. Res. 2023, 11(5), 104-110. doi: 10.11648/j.sr.20231105.12

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Ann Wachira, Michael Mwangi, Damaris Nyingi, Eunice Minyattah, Waiguru Muriuki. Diversifying Energy and Protein Sources for Poultry Feeds in Kenya. Sci Res. 2023;11(5):104-110. doi: 10.11648/j.sr.20231105.12

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Ann Wachira

Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Non Ruminant Research Institute, Kakamega, Kenya
Michael Mwangi

Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Non Ruminant Research Institute, Kakamega, Kenya
Damaris Nyingi

Veterinary and Animal Production Solutions, (VETANP), Nairobi, Kenya
Eunice Minyattah

Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Non Ruminant Research Institute, Kakamega, Kenya
Waiguru Muriuki

Centers for Research and Data Technologies (CRDT), Nairobi, Kenya

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