Cockerel (Rooster)
Cockerels are the young roosters, the male counterparts of the layers (meant for egg production) which reach maturity within 5 to 6 months of age. Before the discovery of modern broiler, cockerels were the meat producers while the hen lays eggs for chicks or table purpose. Most farmers do not regularly rear cockerel in commercial quantity due to their slow growth rate, low feed conversion rate and non tender meat at maturity. Some of the beneficial property of cockerel are low price of chicks, ability to withstand stress and possession of sweet meat. Besides, a matured cockerel can weigh up to 2.5 kg under proper care (Health and feeding management).
Cockerels feed on Starter Feed for their first 4 weeks, grower from 4 week of age to about 16 week old and they can then be exposed to locally formulated feed from wheat offal, corn bran, palm kernel cake, cheap grains and groundnut cake. They can also set free to free range from 4 week of age, this really saves feeding cost.
Matured cockerels have powerful beak and claws. They could therefore peck or scratch. It is advisable for farmers to wear hand glove when attempting to handle them in order to avoid injury.
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Cockerel Medication And Vaccination Schedule
Commercial Cockerel Farming
Cockerel Medication And Vaccination Schedule
Commercial Cockerel Farming
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