Birds grown for meat purposes. The poultry house and equipment required to grow broilers are much similar to that of layers. The young chicks bought from hatcheries are to be kept in Brooders. The brooding time in broilers vary with season. In summer they require only 2 weeks whereas in winter they require brooding time for about one month. After one month chick guards can be removed. During night time sufficient lights should be established. After one month the male and female are to be separated and reared separately.
The food given to broilers up to 42 days is called broiler starter mash. It contains 25% of proteins. From 7th week onwards, each broiler weighs 1 -1.5 kgs. And get ready for marketing purpose. The food given to broilers from 7th week onwards is called broiler finish mash. It contains more carbohydrates and less protein. In broilers the weight of male or cock is higher than female or hen.
