In Ovo Besleme

Abstract

Chickens after the incubation cannot consume food and water for 2-3 days because of post-incubation vaccination, sex determination and transfer to breeding coops. The chickens use only nutrients in the egg yolk in the period they are hungry. In the case the performance of chickens will be adversely affected in future period and the profitability may decrease of producers. The adverse effect can be avoided by early feeding. Chickens should consume feed and water shortly after hatching. The nutrients such as amino acids, carbohydrate, mineral and vitamin can be given to the chickens by in ovo injection, which is the embryo feeding technique. Therefore, the performance of chickens after hatching can be improved. Injection of nutrients and additives during incubation affects immunity, the development of muscle and digestive system before and after incubation. Consequently, the use of in ovo technology can be a way to increase profitability poultry, especially in broiler breeding.