How calculate flock cycles

[Poultry4Health]

Then the link I gave you will give plenty of options for supplementing the grains to make their ration complete.
Meat birds won't grow properly, if at all on a grain only diet.

What if I rear worms for them. I'll also give them kitchen waste I.e vegetable peels

 

[ChickenCanoe]

All that will help but without writing a book here, I recommend you peruse the link I gave you about meat, vegetables and mineral sources available in Pakistan and the specific nutrients chickens need for good growth.

 

[Poultry4Health]

On plan to feed them worms and kitchen vegetable waste as well

 

[rjohns39]

The issue CC is pointing out is the proper balance of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fats and proteins. If you have access to grains, a decent quality fish meal and a vitamin pack similar to this one, I can probably give you tools to help you get to where you want to be. It will take a lot of research and trial and error. PM me if you would like to pursue this further.

 

[Poultry4Health]

All that will help but without writing a book here, I recommend you peruse the link I gave you about meat, vegetables and mineral sources available in Pakistan and the specific nutrients chickens need for good growth.

The link from Pakistan. Yes just studied that.Thanks a lot for that.

 

[Poultry4Health]

I wonder why they didn't mention worms as a source of protein. So what I see is that animal parts is a must. I thought it was a little unnatural to feed chicken parts of goat/fish or of chicken themselves. Just like free ranging chicken don't have these and rely on insects and worms. But if you experts also suggest feeding animal parts then I should go for that.Thank you all.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

They are omnivores. If a foraging chicken comes on a goat carcass, they may eat some. They eat mice and frogs whenever they catch one. Frequently, chickens will become cannibals. So animal protein has always been an important part of any omnivores' diet. I'm feeding the carcass from our turkey dinner to the chickens today. I grill trapped raccoons and feed them back to the chickens.

I think the key is, moderation in all things. I think Pakistanis understand that philosophy.

I might add that parasitic worms can be picked up by chickens in a variety of insects and other bugs, including snails, slugs, worms, etc.. Those things are secondary hosts to parasitic worms.
That won't affect your meat birds because they won't live that long but it may be an issue with your egg layers.
Your Egyptian Fayoumis are an excellent choice because of their hardiness. They'll need separate housing from your meat birds.

 

[Poultry4Health]

Very right. As for modernization our businessmen understand that a bit too well that sometimes scares. You are right for the omnivorous nature of the chicken. When I free range July chicken they do go for all sorts of meat and egg shells they come across. You are right.

 

[Poultry4Health]

Why should Faiyumis be kept separate from meat breeds? Can Faiyumi be used as a meat breed? Small sized I agree.

 

[rjohns39]

With layers and meat birds, assuming the "cross breads" are a cornish cross, you'll need a different feed paradigm for each.

With a CX, you want to slow their growth initially by feeding a lower protein feed and getting them moving about. After they're out of the brooder (3 weeks) you'll want to limit their feed (while keeping them on an 18%) and move them every day or twice a day depending on manure load. And you want to continue to encourage them to exercise.

With layers, you'll want to start them on a 20-22% ration for about six weeks and then move them to an 18-20% for the next six weeks. After that you can move them to a 16% until they lay, but a lot of folks will keep them on 18% until they lay. Once they start laying it's a personal choice 16 or 18%.