How to Boost Broiler Chicken Growth in Nigeria: Effective Strategies and Solutions

Every broiler chicken farmer's goal is to achieve the desired market weight within a specified timeframe, so they are eager to grow their chickens faster. Lima Biotech's broiler growth promoters help them maximize profits in this competitive market.

3 Reasons Why Broiler Growing Slowly in Nigeria

These three factors are the main “stumbling blocks” to broiler chickens growth retardation in the Nigerian farming environment.

Poor broiler feed quality

Due to limited feed production capacity in parts of Nigeria, many broiler farmers neglect to feed their poultry high-quality feed. This fails to meet the needs of broilers at different growth stages. Furthermore, some feed in Nigeria is prone to mold and contamination during storage or transportation, further inhibiting broiler growth.

Disease and infestations of broiler

Nigeria's warm and humid climate makes broiler chickens susceptible to disease and parasite infestations. Their bodies divert significant energy away from fighting the disease rather than growing and developing, and in severe cases, they can even die, resulting in significant economic losses for farmers.

Poor poultry management

Nigeria's broiler farming models vary, ranging from intensive commercial farming to free-range farming. Many farmers lack scientific farming knowledge and management experience. For example, they fail to separate broiler and laying hens.

Choose Right Feed for Your broiler's Growth Stage

Broilers have significantly different nutritional requirements at different growth stages, so feed selection requires tailored attention.

Weeks 1-4 are a critical period for bone and organ development, requiring a particularly high protein requirement. A broiler feed with a high protein content should be selected to meet the broiler's nutritional needs during rapid growth.

After four weeks, broilers enter their mid-growth phase, with protein requirements decreasing slightly. At this point, it's time to switch to a grower feed. A grower feed effectively maintains bone health and prevents problems like difficulty standing and bone weakness.

First, prioritize feed that's easy to consume and digest. This feed reduces energy consumption and gastrointestinal stress, allowing nutrients to be absorbed more quickly.

Utilize local resources. If conditions permit, consult a local feed store or veterinarian for recommendations on high-quality feed suitable for your local breeding environment. Larger farms can also hire a nutritionist to customize their feed formula for more precise nutrition.

Boosting Production With Broiler Growth Promoter

On the basis of ensuring feed quality and scientific management, the rational use of chicken broiler growth promoters can further accelerate poultry growth and improve breeding efficiency.

What is broiler Growth booster?

Broiler growth boosters are substances mixed with broiler feed, typically in liquid or water-soluble powder form. Their core function is to supplement key nutrients necessary for broiler growth, helping broiler farmers improve growth rate and meat quality in the short term, thereby increasing profits.

However, the quality of chicken growth promoters currently on the market varies widely, with most products lacking a balanced nutritional profile, making it difficult to achieve the desired growth-promoting effect. Therefore, choosing a high-quality, reliable product is crucial.

How broiler growth promoter work in Nigeria?

In Nigeria, white-feathered broilers are the most commonly farmed breed, typically marketed at 7-10 weeks of age and weighing 3-4 kg. Lima Biotech's broiler growth enhancer is specifically developed for the growth characteristics of white-feathered broilers, adapting to their entire growth cycle.

Lima Biotech's EffectMax® series of broiler growth booster products contains core ingredients such as active peptides, oligosaccharides, plant polysaccharides, and complex enzymes. These ingredients work synergistically to enhance broiler immunity and reduce the risk of disease infection, while also accelerating protein synthesis and promoting muscle and bone development, achieving the dual benefits of "healthy growth and rapid weight gain."

Especially in Nigeria's high-risk farming environment, this broiler growth enhancer effectively prevents chick diseases and lays a solid foundation for broiler chicken growth.

Feedback from numerous Nigerian farmers confirms the effectiveness of Lima’s broiler growth promoter. Using this product has shown a steady and rapid weight gain in white-feathered broilers:

Chicken stage: Weight growth increases, and bone growth continues to accelerate, reaching weights of 180-200 grams by 7 days of age. By 28 days of age, growth stabilizes, reaching weights of approximately 1700-1900 grams.

By 36-42 days of age, they reach marketable standards in less than five weeks, with a typical weight of 3200-3600 grams (3.2-3.6 kg). Weight can be further increased if the breed is high-quality or the environment is favorable.

Specifications for use of growth promoters

To maximize the effectiveness of this broiler growth enhancer, strictly follow the instructions.

Usage Instructions: Mix 2 kg of broiler growth promoter with 1000 kg of chicken feed. Long-term use is recommended to ensure a continuous supply of nutrients and avoid intermittent use that can affect growth.

Feed Addictive Storage Requirements: Store in a dry, well-ventilated environment, away from rain and moisture. Seal the packaging after each use to prevent loss of active ingredients.

Shelf Life: Unopened, this product has a shelf life of 24 months. Farmers should carefully check the production date to avoid using expired products.

To facilitate procurement for Nigerian farmers, Lima Bio has established multiple sales outlets, primarily in the following three cities:

Shagamu, Ogun State: Win-Win Industrial Park, 3 km after the Shagamu Interchange on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway;
Kano State: 6 Yoruba Road, near Ibadan Road;
Agbe, Lagos State: Abbatoir Market, Old Abeokuta Road, Pencinema.

Manage Chicken Growth Environment

Keeping broiler chickens separate from other poultry can effectively reduce the risk of cross-infection. Different types of poultry carry different pathogens, and mixing them increases the risk of disease transmission.

Broiler chickens grow quickly and require ample space, especially in the early stages of growth. Between 1 and 3 weeks of age, each bird should be provided with 2-4 inches of feeding space to ensure smooth access to feed and avoid overcrowding, which can lead to stress and fighting.

Chicken houses should be kept clean, promptly removing broiler feces, leftover feed, and debris. Disinfectants should be used to reduce the growth of bacteria and parasites.