Feed & Nutrition
Feed Planning Guide
How many bags? Which brand? When to switch? A simple, no-nonsense feed plan.
SabiSense Editorial•6/3/2026•Poultry
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.