3 Cheapest Feeds That Won't Kill Growth: What I Feed My Broilers in Nigeria

*Intro:*

Feed is 70% of your poultry cost. If you buy wrong feed, you either waste money or stunt your birds. 

After 3 batches, I found 3 feeds that are cheap AND still give me 2kg+ birds in 6 weeks. 

No gimmicks. Just what works for small farmers in Nigeria.


*1. Vital Feeds - Broiler Starter*

Vital Feeds - Broiler Starter

*Why it's cheap:* Easy to find in Benin Delta and Lagos. Price is stable.

*Result:* My chicks hit 700g in 3 weeks. No leg problems.

*Tip:* Don't switch too early. Use for first 3 weeks exactly.


*2. Topfeed - Broiler Finisher*

Topfeed - Broiler Finisher

*Why it's cheap:* Bigger bag, less cost per kg. Good energy for weight gain.

*Result:* From week 4-6 my birds add 1.3kg with this.

*Tip:* Add clean water and light 24hrs. Feed works better when birds eat at night too.


*3. Hybrid Feeds - Grower Mash*

Hybrid Feeds - Grower Mash

*Why it's cheap:* Good alternative if Vital/Topfeed is out of stock.

*Result:* Slightly slower growth but still hits target weight by week 7.

*Tip:* Mix with a little maize if you want faster gain.


*The Mistake That Kills Growth:*

Buying "unknown brand" feed because it's 500 naira cheaper. I did it once. Mortality jumped to 15% and growth stopped. That "savings" cost me 40,000 naira.


*Final Word:*

Cheap feed is good. _Bad_ feed is expensive. Test 1 bag first before buying for 1000 birds.


*Question for you:* Which feed brand are you using now? And how's the growth? Comment below so we can learn from each other 👇


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