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Feed waste represents a major economic loss in broiler production. Three primary sources account for most waste: spillage, spoilage, and feed refusal.
Spillage occurs during transport, loading, and at the feeder due to overfilling or bird activity. Typical losses range from 3–5% of total feed. Spoilage results from moisture in litter or humidity, causing mold and nutrient degradation, adding another 2–4% loss. Feed refusal happens when birds selectively eat or reject poor-quality pellets, wasting 1–3%.
In a 10,000-bird farm consuming 100 tons annually, total waste reaches 6–12 tons at 450/ton,costing2,700–5,400 per year. About half comes from spillage, one-third from spoilage, and the rest from refusal. Addressing each source with improved feeder design, dry litter management, and feed processing can recover 60–70% of this loss, directly improving profitability.
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