The Effect of adding graded levels of treated pigeon pea (Cajanus Cajan) seeds meal on broiler chicks' performance

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of adding graded levels of treated pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) seeds meal on broiler performance. Ninety six (Ross308) one day-old broiler chicks were randomly assigned into 4 groups a control group[A] with 0% and treated groups [B],[C],[D] with Cajanus cajan 6%,8% and10%, respectively. Each group replicated three times with 8birds each.The experiment extended for 42 days. Feed intake, weight gain, and feed conversion ratio and body weight were all recorded. The weight of some internal organs [liver, Heart, Gizzard and Internal fat] were recorded after slaughtering. The results showed that there were significant difference (p≤0.05) in feed intake, weight gain, body weight and feed conversion ratio [FCR].Group C recorded feed intake [2685.8±210.87], weight gain [1363.1±61.10], body weight [1412.9±61.01] and feed conversion ratio [1.96±0.07], followed by group D in feed intake value of [2700.3±124.98], weight gain [1301.00±200.39], body weight [1350.8±200.13] and feed conversion ratio [2.09±0.23].The results showed that there were significant differences (p≤0.01) in liver weight. Group C recorded the highest value of [37.77±0.96], followed by group D [34.44±3.84]. The results showed that there was significant difference (p≤0.05) in Heart weight, group C recorded the highest value of [9.44±1.92], followed by group D [9.44±0.96]. The results showed that there were significant difference (p≤0.01) in Gizzard weight, group D recorded the highest value of [37.77±2.54], followed by group C [37.77±0.96]. The results showed that there were significant difference (p≤0.05) in Internal lipid weight, group D recorded the highest value of [28.88±5.51], followed by group C [27.22±4.81].