Kienyeji Chicken Feeding Program & Feed Formulation

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:

1. Start by measuring out the correct amount of each ingredient. This recipe should make enough Kenyeji feed for 50 birds.
2. Mix together the ingredients in a large bowl until they are well mixed.
3. 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