Chicken Rate Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Chicken Rate (CR):

\[ CR = \frac{WG}{F} \div D \]

Where:

\( CR \) is the chicken rate (pounds/day)
\( WG \) is the weight gain (pounds)
\( F \) is the feed given (pounds per day)
\( D \) is the number of days over which the weight gain is measured

What is a Chicken Rate?

Chicken rate is a measure of the efficiency of weight gain in chickens relative to the amount of feed consumed over a certain period. It is an important metric for poultry farmers to understand the growth performance of their chickens and to optimize feed usage for economic and environmental sustainability.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Weight Gain \( WG \) = 10 pounds
Feed Given \( F \) = 2 pounds/day
Number of Days \( D \) = 5 days

Step 1: Use the chicken rate calculation formula:

\[ CR = \frac{10}{2} \div 5 = 1 \text{ pounds/day} \]

The Chicken Rate is 1 pound/day.