THE USE OF FERMENTED CATTLE FECES IN THE RATION ON PRODUCTION AND REPRODUCTION PERFORMANCE SABU AND SEMAU NATIVE CHICKENS

Abstract

This research was conducted to examine the use of fermented cow feces in the ration on the production
and reproductive performance of Sabu and Semau native chickens. Each group consisted of 6 males and 18
females aged 1.5-2 years who were used as parents. From interse mating, 144 chickens are produced. A
completely randomized design of 2x3 factorial pattern was used in this study, so there were 2 factors, firstly
feed factor: T0 = basal ration + 0% fermented cattle feces (control); T1 = 90% basal ration + 10% fermented
cattle feces; T2 = 80% basal ration + 20% fermented cattle feces. The second factor is the genetic groups,
namely: S = Sabu Chicken and M = Semau Chicken. Each treatment was repeated 2 times, and each replication
consisted of 1 male and 3 females. The variables studied were egg production, egg weight, fertility, hatchability,
DOC weight, body weight 4 and 8 weeks. The results showed that the use of fermented cattle feces in basal
rations of up to 20% gave better results for egg production and egg weight. Whereas the other variables have no
effect, so it can be concluded that fermented cattle feces can be used in ration of Sabu and Semau native
chicken.
Keywords: fermented cattle feces, sabu chicken, semau chicken