Kienyeji chickens are known for a slower growth rate than broilers and layers.
But the truth is, it’s possible to achieve a faster growth rate under good feeding.
For kienyeji chickens to grow faster, they need good-quality feeding, deworming, clean water, and proper housing.
Quality feeds must have high protein and energy content.
In the first six weeks, feed quality chick mash followed by growers for two months.
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Growers have a high energy content that boosts weight and growth, transitioning it to laying.
Kienyeji chickens are at risk of disease mutations and require vaccination. Ensure you have vaccinated all your kienyeji chickens from Newcastle to fowl typhoid.
These diseases cause low feed conversion, reduce weight gain, and stunt growth.
Underfeeding also causes a slow growth rate. They should have sufficient feeds at all times.
How to boost kienyenji Chickens for faster growth
Use poultry vitamin minerals supplements to boost growth. Supplement growers’ feeds with broken maize and Omena milled or ochonga to speed up the development of kienyeji chickens.
Introduce layer feeds at eight weeks. Quality layer feeds should have high protein and calcium to boost egg laying.
Maintain consistent deworming at least once per month. Watch out for coccidiosis disease, which inhibits feed uptake and laying even in free-range chickens.
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