Authors : M. I. Rind , D. K. Babar , A. A. Solangi and B. Rind
Abstract: After continous observed practices of natural perches use by birds taken as its commercial use in layers but it needs confermation of perch us in broiler 136 days old chicks were purchased and randomly divided in two groups. Group A (64) and B (72) and brooded for 2 weeks and later growing managements was provided at P. E. S., Department of Poultry Husbandry, Tandojam, Starter and Finisher feeds (both iso-nitrogenous and iso caloric) and water were offered ad libitum and light was provided over 24 hours for 42 days. Results shows that both average total feed and water intakes were higher for A than B group (3.146 and 3.133 kg/b and 6.317 and 6.216 liter/b, respectively) and its interaction between groups and weeks were also significant (P<0.01). Average live body weight and weight gain of broiler were slightly more for A than B (1.830 vs. 1.823 and 1.786 vs 1.779 kg/b) respectively. Mortality was least in less perch group A than more perch group B (4.7 vs. 9.7 percent) and profit of perches was slightly more in group A (Rs. 127.0) than group B (Rs. 123.50). Average feeding and drinking behavious were higher in group B than A (246.3 vs. 230.3 and 81.1 min/24 hrs./b, respectively) and both interaction between groups and weeks were also found significantly (P<0.01). Where as chicks of both groups begin using perches from its first week and increased in its using length in 24 hours upto 4th week and later significantly decreased during 5th and 6th weeks. It may be concluded that broiler has begin using perches and htis practices becomes safe, economical and profitable in broiler.
M. I. Rind , D. K. Babar , A. A. Solangi and B. Rind , 2003. The Effect of Perches on Broiler Behaviour and Production. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 2: 536-538.