Kienyeji chicken is a local breed of chicken that is fast gaining popularity in Kenya. It is a dual-purpose bird, meaning that it can be used for meat and egg production. Kienyeji chickens are known to be resistant to diseases and are able to survive on a diet of scavenged food, which makes them an ideal choice for small-scale farmers.
In this blog post, we will discuss the nutritional requirements of improved Kienyeji chickens and how to formulate a feed that meets their needs.
What is the Kienyeji Feed?
Kienyeji feed is a diet that is specifically designed for improved Kienyeji chickens. It contains a balanced mix of nutrients that meet the birds’ nutritional needs.
What are the nutritional requirements of Kienyeji chickens?
Improved Kienyeji chickens require a diet that is high in protein, energy, and essential minerals and vitamins. The feed should also be low in fiber to reduce the risk of digestive problems.
Read: Vaccination Schedule for KARI Improved Kienyeji Chicken
How to Make Kienyeji feed?
You can make your own Kienyeji feed by following these simple steps:
- Start by measuring out the correct amount of each ingredient. This recipe should make enough Kenyeji feed for 50 birds.
- Mix together the ingredients in a large bowl until they are well mixed.
- Store the feed in an airtight container and keep it in a cool, dry place.
Improved Kienyeji Feed Formula
If you want to produce or make feeds for your improved Kienyeji chickens, use the following formula to produce Kienyeji chick mash, grower mash and layer mash.
Chick Mash Formula for Kienyeji Chickens
| Feed Ingredients | Quantity (Kg) |
|---|---|
| Maize | 100 |
| Maize germ | 280 |
| Wheat Bran | 80 |
| Wheat Pollard | 215 |
| Fish meal | 60 |
| Soya bean | 70 |
| Sunflower | 100 |
| Cotton | 50 |
| Stock Lime | 25 |
| Bone meal | 11 |
| DCP (Dicalcium phosphate) | 2 |
| Methionine | 0.5 |
| Coccidiostat | 0.5 |
| Chick pre-mix | 2 |
| Red Salt | 3 |
| Toxin Binder | 1 |
| TOTAL | 1000 |
Growers Mash Formula for Kienyeji Chickens
| Feed Ingredients | Quantity (kg) |
|---|---|
| Maize | 50 |
| Maize bran | 400 |
| Wheat Bran | 250 |
| Wheat Pollard | 171 |
| Fish meal | 30 |
| Sunflower seed cake | 30 |
| Cotton seed cake | 20 |
| Stock Lime | 30 |
| Bone meal | 11 |
| DCP (Dicalcium Phosphate) | 2 |
| Methionine | 0.5 |
| Coccidiostat | 0.5 |
| Growers pre-mix | 2 |
| Red Salt | 3 |
| TOTAL | 1000 |
Layer Mash Formula for Kienyeji Chickens
| Feed Ingredients | Quantity (kg) |
|---|---|
| Maize | 90 |
| Maize germ | 300 |
| Wheat Bran | 130 |
| Wheat Pollard | 155 |
| Fish meal | 50 |
| Soya bean | 60 |
| Sunflower | 80 |
| Cotton | 40 |
| Stock Limestone | 70 |
| Bone meal | 17 |
| DCP (Dicalcium phosphate) | 2 |
| Methionine | 0.5 |
| Layers pre-mix | 2 |
| Red Salt | 3 |
| Toxin Binder | 1 |
| TOTAL | 1000.5 |
The above feed formulae were prepared by Kienyeji Partners.
Disclaimer: Livestocking.net will not be held responsible for any damages caused by the provided feed formula.
Read: Beginner’s Guide to Village or Local Chicken Farming
How to Feed Kienyeji chicken?
- Kienyeji chicks should have a diet that is high in protein and other nutrients in order to help them grow into healthy birds. They can be fed a chick mash made from scratch or commercially prepared chick feed.
- When they are 8 weeks old, you can start feeding them grower mash. Grower mash has medium protein content and higher metabolizable energy.
- When the birds start laying, you can start feeding them a layer diet or mash.
Kienyeji Chicken Feeding Chart
| Age (weeks) | Daily Feed Intake/Bird (gms) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12-15 |
| 2 | 15-21 |
| 3 | 21-35 |
| 4-6 | 35-50 |
| 7-8 | 55-60 |
| 16-27 | 68-80 |
| 28 | 100 |
Good day.Thanks for the good work that you are doing…i need more information with regard to the feed formula.
Hi Maile. Thanks for the compliment. Kindly state the area you need more information.
Hi thanks for the above chicken feed information. Do you grind theme ingredients for the chickmash?
And do you have any reference for quality chick?
Yes, you will grind them.
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Good Job…Raw material where should I get them from I n bulk major producers not from the middle men, am in kitale
Very informative
Straight to the point
Thank you!
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Hi I’m in Nairobi where can I get poultry feed ingredients for my improved kienyeji chickens?
Do you crush the whole maize or you mix as they are
You need to crush
What amount of feed do I give layers improved kienyeji
140 grams per chicken per day
Hi I want to start a kienyeji farming in kakamega,how do igo about it