Why Your Birds Eat More but Grow Less — Shocking Truth!

When your chickens eat a lot but don’t grow well or don’t lay well, it means your Feed Conversion Ratio is poor.

Here’s why it happens and how to fix it quickly:

Major Reasons Your FCR Is Poor

1. Low-Quality Feed

Feed with low protein or fake ingredients slows growth.

2. Disease & Worms

Newcastle, coccidiosis, CRD, and internal worms reduce appetite and growth.

3. Cold or Hot Weather Stress

Chickens use feed for body heat instead of growth.

4. Overcrowding

Too many birds = fighting, low feeding space, poor growth.

5. Dirty Water or Poor Water Supply

If water is not clean, chickens won’t eat well.

6. Bad Lighting Program (Layers)

Poor light reduces feed intake and egg production.

✅ How to Improve FCR Quickly*

1. Use High-Quality Feed

Choose feed with correct protein:

• Broilers: 22–24% (starter), 20% (finisher)
• Layers: 16–18%

1. Deworm Every 4–6 Weeks

Worms steal nutrients → poor growth.

3. Control Diseases Naturally & Medically

Give herbal boosters:

• Ginger + garlic + turmeric water
• Aloe vera for immunity
  And vaccinate properly.

1. Reduce Heat & Cold Stress

• Give shade and cross-ventilation.
• Provide glucose + electrolytes during heat.
• Give dry bedding during cold.

1. Provide Clean Water Always

Chickens drink 2x more than they eat.
Dirty water = poor performance.

6. Give Enough Space

• Broilers: 1 sq ft per bird
• Layers: 1.5–2 sq ft per hen
  More space = better feeding.

6. Boost With Calcium & Vitamins

Vitamin C, B-complex, E, and calcium improve feed use and growth.