Effect of Feeding Rations Based on Cooked Sweet Potato and a Protein supplement to Broiler and Crossbred Poultry.

Abstract

Two strains of poultry, a commercial broiler strain and a crossbred multi-purpose strain were fed ad libitum on one of three rations: ( 1) a 21 per cent crude protein broiler starter control ration: (2) a mixture of three parts by weight of boiled sweet potato to one part of protein-vitamin-mineral supplement and (3) free choice boiled sweet potato and protein supplement offered independently. Growth performance, dressing percentage and chemical composition of the carcass at slaughter were estimated. There were significant differences in growth performance due to breed and diet, with broiler birds and control rations being superior. There were few important differences in carcass characteristics.