PERFORMANCE OF BROILER CHICKEN FARMING IN KASHMIR VALLEY

Authors

  • M T BANDAY Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar-190 006, J & K (India)
  • I A BABA Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar-190 006, J & K (India)
  • A A KHAN Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar-190 006, J & K (India)
  • I U SHEIKH Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar-190 006, J & K (India)
  • M UNTOO Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar-190 006, J & K (India)
  • A H AKAND Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir Shuhama, Alusteng, Srinagar-190 006, J & K (India)

Keywords:

Performance, broilers, seasons, Kashmir

Abstract

Two hundred day old chicks were reared on deep litter system up to 6 weeks of age to evaluate the comparative performance of broiler chicken during four different seasons viz. spring, summer, autumn and winter in Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir. The season had significant (P<0.05) effect on all the parameters under study. Highest body weight (1449.8 g) was observed during summer season and lowest (1038 g) in winter season. Best feed conversion ratio was found during summer followed by spring and autumn seasons. Highest mortality (7.55 per cent) was observed during winter season and lowest in summer (3.68 per cent). The gross profit per bird was significantly highest during summer season and lowest during winter season. The cost of broiler production per kg live weight was found to be least during the summers as compared to other seasons. The results indicate that summer season appears to be ideal season for optimum performance and maximum returns from broiler rearing in Kashmir Valley. 

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Published

2014-07-10

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 1-2 (2014): Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management (Jan-Jun)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

PERFORMANCE OF BROILER CHICKEN FARMING IN KASHMIR VALLEY . (2014). Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management, 30(1-2), 19–23. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ijapm/article/view/7221