Effect of Particle Size of Starter Diet on Broiler Chicken Performance

Background: This study was conducted to determine the effect of particles size starter diet on growth performance broiler chickens. Methods: A total 384 Arbor Acres chicks were usedin a completely randomized design with three treatments and four replicates 32 birds each.Birds fed diets 3 sizes (T1: 1.0 mm; T2: 0.8 T3: 0.7 mm) during first week life. At 7 d, same offered in crumbled form until 10 d age. Then, common grower finisher provided pelleted form. Body weight (BW), feed intake (FI), conversion ratio (FCR) mortality rate evaluated at 7, 14 42 days Result: The results showed thatchicks receiving intermediate (0.8 had higher BW d. FCR also improved (-6.25%; P less than 0.01) No particle for FIand observed throughout trial. In conclusion, better phase. However, no significant slaughter