Poultry Feeding & Basic Nutrition

Category: Short Practical Course
Duration: 3 Days

Competency Framework

Objective:

Equip learners with practical skills to formulate, manage, and optimize poultry feeding programs.

– Understand poultry digestive system and nutrient requirements

– Identify common feed ingredients and their roles

– Formulate basic poultry diets (starter, grower, finisher)

– Manage feeding schedules and techniques

– Reduce feed costs while maintaining productivity

– Apply feed safety and storage best practices

Evaluation Framework

Assessment Methods:

– Practical feed mixing exercise

– Short written quiz

– Group discussion and participation

– Trainer observation


Certification:

Certificate of Participation issued by ONITA.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Poultry Nutrition
3 Topics
Lesson 1: Importance of nutrition in poultry production
Lesson 2: Poultry digestive system
Lesson 3: Nutrient classes (proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals)
Module 2: Feed Ingredients & Resources
4 Topics
Lesson 1: Energy sources (maize, sorghum)
Lesson 2: Protein sources (soybean, fish meal)
Lesson 3: Additives and supplements
Lesson 4: Local feed alternatives
Module 3: Feed Formulation Basics
3 Topics
Lesson 1: Types of poultry feed (starter, grower, finisher, layer)
Lesson 2: Simple formulation techniques
Lesson 3: Practical mixing session
Module 4: Feeding Management
3 Topics
Lesson 1: Feeding schedules
Lesson 2: Water management
Lesson 3: Monitoring feed intake and performance
Module 5: Cost Control & Optimization
3 Topics
Lesson 1: Feed cost structure
Lesson 2: Reducing waste
Lesson 3: Improving feed conversion ratio
Module 6: Feed Safety & Storage
3 Topics
Lesson 1: Feed contamination risks
Lesson 2: Storage techniques
Lesson 3: Quality control practices