Preference Of Laying Hens For Different Protein Sources In A Cafeteria Type Feeding System

Authors

  • J. O. Atteh University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
  • A. Ajakaiye University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v20i.2110

Abstract

Laying hens (29-wk old) had access to a basal diet and one of full-fat soybeans, fish meal or blood meal during a 6-week trial to investigate their preference for different protein sources. 

There was no effect of the dietary treatment on egg production, egg weight or mortality rate (P>0.05). However, weight loss was different (P<0.05) among the treatments with the largest body weight loss observed in birds offered blood meal.

Author Biographies

  • J. O. Atteh, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

    Department of Animal Production, 

  • A. Ajakaiye, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

    Department of Animal Production, 

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Published

2021-01-05

Issue

Vol. 20 (1993)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Preference Of Laying Hens For Different Protein Sources In A Cafeteria Type Feeding System. (2021). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 20, 128-136. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v20i.2110