LOCAL FEED MATERIALS
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Feeding management plays a crucial role in native chicken production. Traditionally, native chickens are left on their own in the field to fend for themselves. However, the production capacity and efficiency are affected due to the wide variability in the quality and supply of naturally occurring feed materials that are available for them. The native chicken growers utilize locally available plant-based materials and agro-industrial byproducts that are economically viable.
Azolla
Azolla
Azolla is an aquatic plant that is a good protein source for native chickens. It can be easily produced in large quantities in just a few days.
Trichanthera
Trichanthera
Trichanthera is also known as 'madre de agua'. It is also a primary diet of native chickens. It has high protein contents.
Copra Meal
Copra Meal
Copra meal is a byproduct of oil extraction of the endosperm of coconut. This is rich in protein and carbohydrates.
Corn
Corn
Corn is a commonly used grain for native chickens. Aside from protein, it also contains high content of minerals and vitamins.
Malunggay
Malunggay
Native chickens fed with malunggay are more resistant to disease since it boosts the immune system of the chickens.
Oregano
Oregano
Oregano is rich in antioxidants that can give additional protection to the native chicken and has antibiotic properties.
PLANT-BASED DEWORMER
The native chicken industry in the Philippines faces a challenge due to the internal parasites acquired by the raised native chickens. These are some of the locally available plant materials that are commonly used as dewormers for native chickens.
Papaya Seeds
Papaya Seeds
Ipil-ipil
Ipil-ipil
Betel Nut
Betel Nut
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