12/02/2026
👇🐔Poor timing in feeding broiler chickens
Poor timing is not about what feed you use,
it’s about when and how you give it.
1️⃣ Late morning feeding
When birds wake up hungry and feed comes late:
They overeat suddenly
Digestion is poor
Feed conversion drops
👉 Always feed early morning.
2️⃣ Heavy feeding during hot afternoon 🌡️
This is a common mistake.
Birds don’t eat well in heat
Feed stays in the feeder
Wastage increases
👉 Reduce feed during hot hours.
Main feeding should be early morning and evening.
3️⃣ Irregular feeding time
Today 7am, tomorrow 11am.
Birds love routine.
Irregular timing causes stress and uneven growth.
👉 Feed at same time daily.
4️⃣ Overfeeding at night
Some farmers pour plenty feed at night.
Birds overeat
Water belly risk
Sudden death at night
👉 Moderate feeding at night, not excess.
5️⃣ Feeding without enough water
Feed without water is dangerous.
Birds eat and choke
Digestion slows
Growth reduces
👉 Water must come before feed, always.
6️⃣ Ignoring age and growth stage
Same feeding style from day-old to 6 weeks?
That’s poor timing.
Chicks eat little but often.
Older birds eat more but need timing control.
Simple feeding rhythm that works
Early morning: main feeding
Afternoon: light feed (if weather is cool)
Evening: second main feeding
Water: 24/7, clean and cool
Farmer truth
Feed given at the wrong time
is as bad as poor-quality feed.
Good timing improves:
Growth
Feed conversion
Profit