The influence of housing type on broiler chicken production in Biting village of Jember regency

Abstract

Jember Regency is a notable region for broiler chicken production. The broiler cultivation system predominantly used in this area is the partnership system, mainly operated by smallholder farmers employing open house and semi-closed houses. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of different cage types on mortality rates, Body Weight Gain (BWG), feed conversion (FCR), and Performance Index (PI) in broiler chickens. The research was conducted at Surya Inti Ternak (Ltd.) in Biting village, Arjasa district, Jember regency. The study investigated two types of cages: open house and semi-closed house. The observed variables were mortality, BWG, body weight, FCR, and PI were analyzed using the Independent T-test. The results indicated a significant difference in the mortality rate during the first week (p<0.05). However, no significant differences were observed in the mortality rate from weeks 2 to 5, BWG, body weight, FCR, and PI of broiler chickens (p>0.05). The study concludes that while there is a significant difference in mortality rates between cage types during the first week, there are no significant differences in mortality rates, BWG, body weight, FCR, and PI between semi-closed house and open house system from the second week onward throughout the 35-day rearing period.