Predilection and growth performance of FUNAAB-Alpha chicken under different compact fluorescent light colours

Authors

  • O. O. Adeleye Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.
  • Y. Baldeh Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.
  • L. T. Egbeyale Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.
  • F. M. Akinremi Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.
  • O. M. Oso Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.
  • S. Fajimi Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.
  • B. F Olorunsogbon Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.
  • A. V Jegede Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.
  • M. Abatan Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.
  • A. O. Adebambo Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.
  • O. A. Adebambo Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v46i3.2601

Keywords:

Behaviour, growth performance, predilection test, FUNAAB Alpha chicken

Abstract

The predilections of FUNAAB-Alpha chicken for Compact Fluorescent Light colours (CFL)  and their effect on growth performance were evaluated. Three hundred and ninety six (396)  FUNAAB-Alpha chickens were randomly divided into three treatments, each contained a  coloured CFL light bulb of 45W and equal light intensity: T1 (Yellow CFL), T2 (Blue CFL),  T3 (White CFL). Artificial lighting was provided for 8 hours from 8pm-4am. Dark to light  predilection test was carried out at 2 week of age. Birds under yellow light had enhanced (P< 0.05) frequency of feeding behaviour (3.6) compared to those under blue (1.1) and white  (0.7) light respectively. Moreover, birds that preferred yellow light exhibited higher frequency  (P< 0.05) of drinking behaviour (0.6) compared to those that preferred other lights. Growth  performance result revealed that birds reared under blue light had enhanced average feed  intake (77.4) compared to birds reared under white (69.2) and yellow (70.0) light colours.  The result of the growth performance revealed that birds under blue light had improved feed  intake. Yellow light is recommended for rearing of FUNAAB Alpha chickens at the early  stage. 

Author Biographies

O. O. Adeleye, Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.

Department of Animal Production and Health

Y. Baldeh, Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.

Center of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment  (CEADESE)

L. T. Egbeyale, Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.

Department of Animal Production and Health

F. M. Akinremi, Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.

Department of Animal Nutrition

O. M. Oso, Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.

Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics

S. Fajimi, Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.

Department of Animal Nutrition

B. F Olorunsogbon, Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.

Department of Animal Production and Health

A. V Jegede, Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.

Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics

M. Abatan, Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.

Department of Animal Nutrition

A. O. Adebambo , Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.

Department of Animal Production and Health

O. A. Adebambo , Federal University of Agriculture,  Abeokuta.

Department of Animal Production and Health

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Published

2019-06-30

How to Cite

Adeleye, O. O., Baldeh, . Y., Egbeyale, . L. T., Akinremi, F. M., Oso, O. M., Fajimi, S. ., Olorunsogbon, B. F., Jegede, A. V., Abatan, M., Adebambo , A. O., & Adebambo , O. A. (2019). Predilection and growth performance of FUNAAB-Alpha chicken under different compact fluorescent light colours . Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 46(3), 270–275. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v46i3.2601

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 3 (2019)

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