Journal of Tropical Animal Science and Technology
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Tropical Animal Science and Technology

Production Performance of Broiler Chickens in Closed House Farms in Peusangan Siblah Krueng District, Bireuen Regency, Aceh

Aqila, Alifa (Unknown)
Risna, Yayuk Kurnia (Unknown)
Adam, Koji Al (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the value of feed consumption, feed conversion and weight gain of broiler chickens kept in closed house cages for 28 days. This research was carried out on a broiler chicken farm in Pante Baro Buket Panyang Village, Peusangan District, Bireuen Regency with a capacity of 11,000 heads of the Lohman MB 202 strain. This research used descriptive methods with observation techniques. The research variables are body weight gain, ration consumption, ration conversion and performance index. The results of the study showed that rearing broiler chickens in closed house cages for 28 days could increase body weight gain by 1,538 g/head ± 607.54, feed consumption by 2,442.9 g/head ± 966.15, feed conversion by 1.59 ± 0.11, the cage temperature ranges from 25°C-30°C and the standard performance index is 338. It can be concluded that keeping broiler chickens in cages closed house for 28 days in the good category.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JTAST

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

Focus dan scope Journal of Tropical Animal Science and Technology mencakup berbagai keilmuan yang berhubungan dengan ternak sapi, kerbau, domba, kambing, babi, kuda, dan unggas. Artikel yang dapat diterbitkan oleh JTAST meliputi sistem produksi ternak potong dan unggas, genetika dan pemuliaan ...