News - Why do broiler farms need to improve feed conversion rates?

What is feed conversion rate? The Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) is a core indicator for measuring the efficiency of animal husbandry. Youdaoplaceholder0 refers to the amount of feed consumed by an animal for each kilogram of weight gain ‌. The lower the value, the higher the feed utilization rate.

The impact of rising feed costs on farmers:

1. Profits have been compressed

Feed costs usually account for 70% to 80% or even more of the total cost of poultry farming. The increase in feed costs directly raises production costs. If the prices of chicken and eggs do not rise in tandem, your profit margin will be severely squeezed, and you may even suffer losses.

2. Dare not expand scale or be forced to reduce production

With the rising cost of feed and the uncertain market prices, many farmers will choose to suspend or reduce their production scale to avoid taking on greater risks. This may lead to a temporary shortage of the overall poultry supply.

As feed costs rise, farmers and agricultural business owners will pay more attention to feed conversion rates and reduce waste through scientific formulas and phased feeding.

The advantages of RETECH’s automated feeding system

This feeding trolley system is suitable for all stacked chicken coop equipment. It is composed of a towed feeding vehicle and a V-shaped material trough. Just adjust the feeding amount and time according to the needs of the chickens at different stages. After the set time is reached, the equipment will automatically feed evenly to ensure that each hen receives sufficient and even feed. With this feeding system, feed waste is no longer a problem.

In recent years, the poultry industry has made remarkable progress due to the development of modern breeding and automated equipment. With the help of chicken farming systems and equipment, farmers can now simplify operations, increase productivity and ensure the overall health of the chicken flock.

With the rising cost of feed, farmers need to reduce feed waste and achieve precise feeding. The more popular automated vehicle-mounted feeding system now better meets this demand. Traditionally, farmers fed chickens manually, which was not only time-consuming but also difficult to control the amount of feed for each chicken. With the introduction of automatic chicken feeders, this process has been revised.

The automatic chicken feeder is designed to provide chickens with a stable feed supply throughout the day. These feeders are equipped with sensors that can detect when the feed is insufficient and automatically distribute more feed. This ensures that chickens can obtain food when needed without relying on human intervention.

By implementing an automated chicken farming system, farmers can significantly reduce labor costs and improve efficiency. The automated features of these feeders mean that chicken farmers no longer need to spend a lot of time manually feeding their flocks. On the contrary, farmers can focus on other important tasks, such as monitoring the health of chickens or managing the operation of the entire farm.

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