The effects of corn and water sugar using length in starter period on performance, carcass traits and blood parameters of broilers

Abstract

Introduction: This experiment was conducted to determine the best length period of
corn and water sugar using in starter on performance, carcass traits and blood parameters
of broilers.
Materials & Methods: This experiment carried out with 240 one day old Ross- 308
chicks in 5 treatments, 4 replicates and 12 chicks in each replicate in a completely
randomized design. Treatments included: control group (fed on the base of Ross
nutrients recommendation) and 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours using corn and water sugar.
Results: In starter period the lowest amounts of daily feed intake, the highest daily
weight gain, live weight and the best feed conversion ratio were obtained in group 2 fed
24 hr with corn and sugar water (P<0.05). In growing period, chicks had the highest live
weight and the best feed conversion ratio by using corn and water sugar for first 24 hr
(P<0.05). In whole breeding period, the highest values of daily weight gain, production
index, the best feed conversion ratio and the lowest feed price for per kilogram of weight
gain were observed by using corn and water sugar for 24 (P>0.05). The chicks those fed
corn and water sugar for 24 hr, had the lowest intestinal, abdominal, gizzard and lever
relative weight in contrast to other experimental groups (P>0.05).
Conclusion: In broilers in early breeding period, using corn and water sugar for 24 hr
cause the performance and carcass traits improve, but long than 24 hr has adverse effects
in these respects.