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Precision feeding delivers exact feed amounts based on real-time bird weight and intake patterns, minimizing waste. For a 10,000-bird flock with a 40-day cycle and average feed conversion ratio (FCR) of 1.6, total feed consumption reaches roughly 16,000 kg per cycle.
Manual feeding typically wastes 5–10% of feed due to spillage, spoilage, and uneven distribution. Precision systems cut this waste to under 2%. Taking a conservative 6% reduction, annual savings for 6 cycles amount to 5,760 kg of feed.
At $450 per metric ton, this equals $2,592 saved yearly. Additionally, improved FCR (by 0.05–0.08) adds further savings. Precision feeding thus offers measurable economic returns while reducing environmental footprint.
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