Abstract
To see the effect of feed restrictions during brooding period (rust 10 days) on the subsequent performance of broiler chicks (42 days), 150 day-old chicks were purchased and divided into different groups. The results indicated that various methods of feed restriction had non-significant effect on weight gain and feed con-sumption except those on low energy ration which showed improved weight gain. Significant effect was found due to feed restriction on feed efficiency. Feed was better utilized by the birds fed low energy ration,
INTRODUCTION
The quality and quantity a feed con-sumed are said to have effect on the pro-ductive performance and economic feasibil-ity of a poultry enterprise. Different feeding regimes have been used to obtain maximum benefit from the inputs. Among the different feeding regimes, the restricted feeding is one in which the quantity/quality of feed offered is controlled. It prevents the feed wastage and helps in the retention and absorption of the feed consumed by reducing the flow rale of ingesta. Seller and Rappaport (1971) suggested that restriction of feeding could be improved without adversely affecting the production and growth rile of pullets. Thus a project was planned to see the effect of different methods of feed restric-tion during brooding on the subsequent performance of broiler chicks,
