PERCENTAGE OF CHICK WEIGHT IN RELATION TO THEIR EGG WEIGHT IN TWO DIFFERENT BROILER STRAIN

Abstract

The study was carried out in BRAC Poultry Breeder Farm, at Mirsari, Chittagong during the placement period of the author from 24th june to 22th july. The study was conducted to know the average chick body weight percentage (%) in relation to their egg weight and Hatchability percentage(%) of two different strain and also know the overall hatchery management like care of hatching eggs, preparation of incubator (both setter and hatcher), turning and candling of eggs, hatching of chicks, delivery of chicks,egg brocken and disposal of hatching waste, delivery of chicks. Data were collected by face to face interview through visiting the hatchery.Cobb-500 and Hubbard Classic respsctively Average chick weight was 65.2 gm & 69.6 gm, Average chick weight in relation to their egg weight was 66.5% &68.69%, 66.5% , Average chick weight was 43.3 gm & 48.67 gm , Hatchability % was 84.3% &79.7%.