Cage rearing of broilers Broilers can also be reared on cages. Broiler cages are similar to that of grower cages. To prevent the breast blisters, the bottom of the cage may be coated with some plastic materials. The floor space requirement in cages is 50% of the floor space needed in deep-litter. The relative advantages and disadvantages of cage rearing of broilers are, Advantages Higher density of rearing possible Easy to catch the birds at market time and hence reduces bruising No expenditure on litter No incidences of coccidiosis Reduced cannibalism Cleaning and disinfection easier Better growth and feed efficiency Disadvantages Higher incidences of breast-blisters which increases carcass condemnations Higher incidences of crooked keel Wing bones will be more brittle which will be a disadvantage for the processor also. Birds are not having access to the unidentified growth factors in deep-litter system. Cleaning faecal-trays is not labour friendly. High initial investment on cages. Birds will be uncomfortable especially during summer
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 04:35:35 +0000
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