Case Study of Weight Gains and Feed Conversion Ratio (Fcr) on Broiler Chicken at Narti Farm Blitar

  • Didik Agung Prastio Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Universitas Kahuripan Kediri
  • Dewi Konita Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Universitas Kahuripan Kediri
  • Rico Anggriawan Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Universitas Kahuripan Kediri
  • Rifai Rifai Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Universitas Kahuripan Kediri
  • Fransiskus Y. D. Kadju Faculty of Agriculture, The University of Timor
Keywords: Weight Gain, Feed Conversion Ratio, Broiler Chicken

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the weekly weight gain of broiler chickens at Narti Farm Blitar. This research is survey research where data collection is assisted by questionnaires using interview techniques and field observations. Locations and respondents were determined by the purposive sampling method. This research was conducted in a closed house with a population of 8.000 broiler chickens. Analysis of weight gain using the formula for weight in the latest week (grams) minus weight in the previous week (grams) then divided by 7 days. The weight gain of broilers at Narti Farm is between 1,4 to 1,5 kg with a feed conversion ratio of 1,4 and harvesting age between 29 to 30 days. The results showed that the weight gain and feed conversion ratio at Narti Farm Blitar was in accordance with company standards with the implementation of controlled production management. Broiler farming at Narti Farm is a viable business to run.

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Published
2022-05-03
How to Cite
Prastio, D., Konita, D., Anggriawan, R., Rifai, R., & Kadju, F. (2022). Case Study of Weight Gains and Feed Conversion Ratio (Fcr) on Broiler Chicken at Narti Farm Blitar. JAS, 7(2), 32-33. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.32938/ja.v7i2.1860