What is Broiler Parent Stock?
The Parent Stock are the breeders used to produce the layers or broilers used it in the production house usually the parent stock consists of male line and female line.
There are Grandparent Stock breeders that produce the male parents and female parent line.
Where To Buy Broiler Parent Stock In South Africa?
Where can I get broiler parent stock in South Africa?
Arbor Acres Plus Arbor Acres Plus was introduced to the South African Poultry Industry in June 2006 and supplies parent stock to the broiler/breeder market.
Arbor Acres Plus established itself as one of the most competitive breeds in South Africa.
How do you make broiler parent stock?
Broiler parent stock is specifically raised to produce fertile eggs and broiler chicks.
Broiler Parent Stock (also known as Broiler Breeder) has different nutritional requirements from that of normal meat broilers.
Broiler Breeder Female (18 to 45 Weeks)
| Nutrients | Requirements |
|---|---|
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How much does it cost to start a broiler farm in South Africa?
On average, it could cost you between R20,000 to 50,000 to start your own chicken farm, depending on how big or small you’re starting.
It costs between R38 to R40 to grow a day-old chick to a point of sale, and one box of 100 day-old chicks costs between R850 to R950.
Is broiler farming profitable in South Africa?
Starting a poultry farming business in South Africa is a very lucrative project.
Demand for poultry is very high in South Africa, exceeding 2 million tons per year.
In South Africa, the per capita consumption of broiler chicken is higher than all other meats.
Why are broilers white?
Slaughterhouses and meat processing plants require poultry with a white or very light under color to produce carcasses without the typical “hair”, which colored chickens have, that necessitates singeing after plucking.
At what age do broilers start laying eggs?
EGG PRODUCTION CYCLE.
Birds usually start to lay at around five months (20-21 weeks) of age and continue to lay for 12 months (52 weeks) on average, laying fewer eggs as they near the molting period.