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Feed Planning Guide

How many bags? Which brand? When to switch? A simple, no-nonsense feed plan.

SabiSense Editorial6/3/2026Poultry

Broiler feed plan (500 birds, 8 weeks)

  • Starter (weeks 1–3): ~30 bags
  • Finisher (weeks 4–8): ~70 bags
  • Budget 5–10% extra for spillage and second feeding.

Layer feed plan (100 birds)

  • Chick mash to week 8, grower to week 18, layer mash from point of lay.
  • ~110g per bird per day at peak lay.

Choose a feed brand

  • Pick by FCR results in your zone, not advertising.
  • Read recent SabiSense reviews for your brand before each new batch — formulations change.

Avoid common mistakes

  • Don't switch brand mid-cycle without a reason.
  • Store bags off the floor in a dry, ventilated room.