SM poultry farm HARAR

05/06/2026

27/05/2026

Why Your Chickens Are Not Growing Fast Enough

If your birds are eating but still not gaining weight, the problem is usually management—not feed alone 👇

1. Irregular Feeding Routine

Meaning: Long gaps between meals reduce daily feed intake.

👉 Fix:
Feed consistently 3–4 times daily or ensure feed is always available.

2. Poor Water Supply

Meaning: Without enough clean water, birds cannot digest feed properly.

👉 Fix:
Provide clean water all day and wash drinkers regularly.

3. Overcrowding in the Pen

Meaning: Birds compete for space, feed and water.

👉 Fix:
Reduce crowding and increase feeder/drinker access.

4. Worms or Internal Parasites

Meaning: Parasites steal nutrients meant for growth.

👉 Fix:
Deworm birds on schedule and maintain hygiene.

5. Poor Quality or Spoiled Feed

Meaning: Expired or moldy feed reduces nutrient value.

👉 Fix:
Store feed properly and avoid damp conditions.

👉 Result: When these issues are fixed, chickens start growing faster, gaining weight steadily and staying healthier overall.

23/05/2026

The Hidden Cause of Slow Growth in Broilers 👇

👉 Many broiler farmers focus only on feed, but one hidden cause of slow growth is poor gut health.

Even when birds are eating well, damaged digestion can stop nutrients from being absorbed properly. This leads to:

Slow weight gain
Uneven growth
Weak immunity
Poor feed conversion
Dull feathers and weakness

👉 Common Things That Damage Gut Health

Dirty water
Wet litter
Overcrowding
Sudden feed changes
Stress from heat
Poor ventilation
Hidden worm or bacterial problems

👉 Simple Natural Ways Farmers Help Improve Growth:

👉 Give Garlic Water
Crush 2–3 garlic cloves into 1 liter of clean water.
Give once or twice weekly to support digestion and immunity.

👉 Add Small Moringa Powder
Mix a little into feed to support vitamins and healthy growth.

👉 Keep Waterers Very Clean
Dirty drinkers can quickly spread harmful germs.

👉 Reduce Wet Litter
Always keep the floor dry to reduce stress and infections.

👉 Avoid Overcrowding
Too many birds in one space can reduce feeding and resting.

👉 Give Fresh Feed
Old or moldy feed can damage digestion and slow growth badly.

Good growth starts from healthy digestion, clean environment, and proper management — not only from expensive feed.