Nutrition and digestion play a central role in flock performance.
Each part of the digestive tract contributes to how efficiently hens utilise their feed:
🔸 Beak & Crop:
Coarse particles improve intake and prepare feed for digestion.
🔸 Proventriculus:
Acid and enzymes start chemical breakdown.
🔸 Gizzard:
Grinds feed and boosts digestibility — strengthened by large particles and fibre.
🔸 Small Intestine:
Main site of nutrient absorption; digestion also generates heat.
🔸 Caecum & Rectum:
Fibre fermentation produces beneficial acids; excess protein may disrupt gut balance.
💡 Take-home message:
Balanced diets with the right particle size, fibre, and nutrient profile support gut health, improve feed efficiency, and enhance overall performance.
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