27/06/2025
Formulating a finisher poultry feed using dried corn as a base involves combining energy sources, protein sources, minerals, and vitamins to meet the nutritional needs of broiler chickens in their final growth phase (typically from 5–6 weeks to market age). Here’s a basic 100 kg finisher feed formulation using dried corn and other common feed ingredients:
Finisher Poultry Feed Formulation (100 kg Batch)
IngredientQuantity (kg)FunctionDried Corn50.0Energy sourceSoybean meal20.0Protein sourceWheat bran10.0Fiber and energyFish meal5.0High-quality protein and mineralsGroundnut cake8.0Protein and fatBone meal2.0Calcium and phosphorusLysine0.2Essential amino acidMethionine0.2Essential amino acidSalt (NaCl)0.3Electrolyte balanceVitamin-mineral premix0.5Vitamins and trace mineralsVegetable oil3.0Extra energy and essential fatsToxin binder0.3Mycotoxin protectionEnzyme mix0.3Enhances nutrient digestibilityCoccidiostat (optional)0.2Prevents coccidiosis (disease)Total100 kg
Key Nutritional Targets (Approximate)
Crude Protein: 18–20%
Metabolizable Energy: ~2900–3200 kcal/kg
Calcium: 0.9–1.1%
Phosphorus (available): 0.4–0.5%
Notes:
You can substitute soybean meal with sunflower meal, cottonseed meal, or canola meal depending on availability and cost.
If fish meal is expensive or unavailable, use blood meal, meat meal, or poultry by-product meal, but ensure proper formulation adjustments.
Always ensure the vitamin-mineral premix is specifically formulated for poultry finisher diets.
Adjust the level of oil and corn based on energy requirements and local prices.
(Farm with EverFruitful)