STUDY OF POULTRY FARM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN KAMSAGARA, KADUR TQ..pptx
1. EVALUATION OF POULTRY FARM MANAGEMENT AND
REARING PRACTICES FOR ECONOMIC VIABILITY IN
KAMSAGARA, KADUR TQ.
BY
Ms. BINDU K. R
Reg. No : P06ID23S221012
KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY
I.D.S.G. GOVT. COLLEGE, CHIKKAMAGALURU-577102
GUIDE
Dr. ISHWAR PRASAD K. S., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Co-ordinator
Department of PG Studies in Zoology
2. INTRODUCTION
Broiler poultry farming is the process of raising
chickens for meat production. These chickens are specially
bred to grow fast and gain body weight in a short period—
usually within 5 to 6 weeks. The most commonly used broiler
breed is the Cobb 500, which is popular for its rapid growth,
good feed conversion, and high meat quality.
Broiler farming is one of the fastest-growing
agribusinesses in India, especially in rural areas. It requires
less land, less time, and gives high returns, making it suitable
for small and medium farmers. With proper care, feeding, and
management, broiler poultry farming can generate a good
income in a short period.
3. OBJECTIVES :
2.1 The study the broiler Poultry farm management
practices in Kamsagara Village, Kadur taluk.
2.2 To observe growth of chicks in rearing house.
2.3 To evaluate economics related to poultry farm.
4. 3. MATERIALS AND METHODOLOGY
• Study area
• Data Collection
• Data analysis
• The study the Broiler Poultry farm
management practices in Kamsagara village
• Methodology
5. • Sample Feed Formulations
• Temperature and brooder Management
• Feeders Management
• Waterers Management
• Biosecurity and Hygiene
• Feeding and Nutrition
• Nutrient Components
• Feeding Practices & Efficiency
• Litter Management
6. Phase Age
(Days)
Protein % Energy
(kcal/kg)
Purpose
Starter 0–14 20–24% 2,900–3,200 Support rapid growth,
skeletal and feather
development
Grower 15–28 ~19–21% ~3,000–3,300 Build muscle mass and
digestive capacity
Finishe
r
29–42 16–20% 2,900–3,400 Maximize weight gain and
meat quality
Table-1: Broiler feeding is divided into three phases:
7. Disease Cause Symptoms Prevention/control
Coccidiosis Eimeria spp.
(Protozoa)
Bloody droppings, lethargy, ruffled
feathers, poor growth.
Anticoccidial drugs, Good litter
management.
Newcastle
Deases(ND)
Virus Respiratory distress, twisted neck,
paralysis drop in egg production.
Vaccination
Infectious Bursal
disease(IBD)
Virus (gumboro) Coughing,nasal discharge, poor weight
gain
Vaccination (14-21 days of age)
Infectious
bronchitis(IB)
Virus Swollen wattels diarrhea, sudden death Vaccination
Mycoplasma
(CRD)
Mycoplasma
gallisepticum
Respiratory signs, sudden death, high
mortality in chicks
Antibiotics (Tylosin,Tiamulin),
biosecurity.
Fowl cholera Pasteurella multocida Swollen wattels, diarrhea, sudden death Vaccination, antibiotics
Avian influenza Virus Respiratory signs, sudden deaths, high
mortality.
Biosecurity
Salmonellosis Salmonella spp. Diarrhea, dehydration, lethargy, high
mortality in chicks
Antibiotics vaccination
Aspergillosis Fungus (aspergillus
spp.)
Gasping, respiratory distress, lession in
lungs
Good ventilation,clean litter, no
modely feed
Lack of vitamins/
minerals
Lameness, poor feathering, curled toes
rickets
Balanced nutrition, vitamin
supplementation
Diseases and control Management:
Table-2: Diseases and control management:
8. Disease Vaccine type Timing
Newcastle Disease (ND) Live(Lasota, B1) 1-14 days
Infectious Bursal disease (IBD) Live(intermediate) 14-21 days
Infectious Bronchitis(IB) Live Day1, booster
Marek’s Disease Live (HVT) Day-old (at hatchery)
Fowl pox(if endemic) Live 5-6 weeks
Table-3: Medicines and vaccines
1. Vaccines
2. Anticoccidials
3. Antibiotics (Use responsibly to avoid resistance)
4. Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
9. Age Feed intake in gms Body weight in gms FCR Temperature
1-7days 236 220 1.07 28-32°c
8-14days 709 480 1.47 26-30°c
15-21days 1130 850 1.32 25-29°c
22-28days 1993 1400 1.42 24-28°c
29-35days 3176 1950 1.63 23-27°c
36-42days 4349 2520 1.74 22-26°c
Table -4: Feed intake and the growing of body weight.
1 2 3 4 5 6
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
236
709
1130
1993
3176
4349
220
480
850
1400
1950
2520
Weekly feed intake and body weight
Feed intake in gms Body weight in gms 1-7days 8-14days 15-21days 22-28days 29-35days 36-42days
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
1.07
1.47
1.32
1.42
1.63
1.74
FCR
10. Days No. Of deaths % of total chick (5000) Main causes
1-7 days 35 0.70%
Yolk sac infection - Weak
chicks -
Dehydration/starvation
8-14 days 25 0.5
Infectious Bursal Disease
(IBD) - Starvation -
Piling/smothering
15-21 days 20 0.40%
Coccidiosis - Respiratory
disease (CRD) - Litter
problem
22-28 days 15 0.30%
Ascites (Water blly) - CRD
- Heat stress
29-35 days 13 0.26%
Ascites - Leg problems -
Heat stress
36-42 days 12 0.24%
Smothering - Overcrowding -
Injury/sudden death
Total 120 Chicks 2.40%
Table -5: Mortality of chicks and the causes
1-7 days 8-14 days 15-21 days 22-28 days 29-35 days 36-42 days Total
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
35
25
20
15
13 12
0
Weekly Mortality percentage of boiler chicks ( out of
5000)
11. 4. RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Broiler poultry farming in Kamsagara village represents a structured
and semi-modern approach to rural entrepreneurship. Farmers rear primarily
Cobb broilers due to their rapid growth, efficient feed conversion, and good
meat yield. Over the years, the community has developed locally adapted
practices while gradually incorporating modern technologies and inputs from
private companies and government schemes.
Feeding and Nutrition Feed is the most critical factor influencing
broiler performance. In Kamsagara, phased feeding is adopted using
commercial feeds—pre-starter (0–10 days), starter (11–21 days), and
finisher (22 days onwards). Feed consumption per bird is about 4.5 to 5 kg
over the rearing cycle, resulting in a feed conversion ratio (FCR) of 1.7 to
1.9. These figures are consistent with performance benchmarks outlined in
the Cobb Broiler Management Guide (2023).
12. 5. CONCLUSION
Broiler poultry farming is a profitable and fast-growing sector in
rural areas like Kamsagara village, Kadur Taluk. With proper housing,
feeding, health care, and biosecurity practices, farmers can successfully
rear broilers and earn good income in short production cycles of 5 to 6
weeks. Scientific management of 5000 chicks—through controlled
temperature, balanced nutrition, disease prevention, and clean water—
leads to healthy growth, better feed conversion, and reduced mortality.
Moreover, the availability of local resources, labor, and access to
markets makes broiler farming a sustainable livelihood option. However,
challenges such as rising feed costs, disease risks, and water
management must be addressed through regular monitoring and updated
practices. Overall, broiler poultry farming, when managed effectively, can
contribute significantly to rural development, food security, and
employment generation.